Summary

Dr. Karin Gaensler specializes in hematology and oncology, bringing 45 years of experience to her practice treating blood disorders and cancer. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed both her residency and fellowship at UCSF in 1984 and 1987 respectively. Dr. Gaensler speaks English fluently.

Dr. Gaensler practices at University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion in San Francisco, California. She focuses on treating serious blood cancers including acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Her expertise also includes managing nausea and vomiting that can result from cancer treatments. Patients rate her at 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 45 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UCSF
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

400 Parnassus Ave # 4San Francisco, CA 94143

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HematologyHematologyHematologyHematology
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45 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
San Francisco , CAVacaville , CAVacaville , CAVacaville , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karin Gaensler

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karin Gaensler has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karin Gaensler has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin Disease
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastasis
  • Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

UCSF1987

Residency

UCSF1984

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1981

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Dr. Karin Gaensler speaks English.
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Dr. Karin Gaensler's office is located at 400 Parnassus Ave # 4, San Francisco, CA, 94143.

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