Summary

Dr. Rita Mukhtar is a surgical oncologist who specializes in surgery, oncology, and surgical oncology. She earned her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and completed her residency training at UCSF in 2007 and 2013, followed by a fellowship at UCSF in 2014. With 20 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Mukhtar brings extensive expertise to her practice. She speaks English fluently.

Dr. Mukhtar practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and provides care at the Breast Care Center in San Francisco, California. Her clinical focus centers on treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease and Paget disease of the breast. She performs specialized procedures such as pathology tests and scintimammography to help diagnose and stage breast conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in her care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 20 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UCSF
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Breast Care Center

1825 4th St # 3San Francisco, CA 94143

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Med School: University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rita Adele Mukhtar

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • 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
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rita Adele Mukhtar has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rita Adele Mukhtar has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

UCSF2014

Residency

UCSF2013
UCSF2007

Medical School

University of California, San Francisco, School of MedicineGraduated in 2006

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Dr. Rita Mukhtar is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
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