Summary

Dr. Katherine Matthay is an oncology and hematology specialist with over five decades of medical experience. She earned her medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, bringing 53 years of expertise to her practice. Dr. Matthay speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, and French, allowing her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Matthay practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. She specializes in treating neuroblastoma and addresses hearing loss concerns, including hearing loss in children. Her clinical work includes performing complete blood counts, white blood cell differential tests, and alkaline phosphatase evaluations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Matthay highly, with an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 53 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, French
  • Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
  • 3 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Oncology Clinic

1825 4th StSan Francisco, CA 94143

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Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Heinrich-Heine-Universitaet Duesseldorf Medizinische Fakultaet Med School: Medical College Baroda
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Katherine K. Matthay

  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin

Medical Specialties

Dr. Katherine K. Matthay has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Katherine K. Matthay has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Blood Disorders
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Brain Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Cognition Disorders
  • Hematologist
  • Leukemia
  • Nervous System Paraneoplastic Syndromes
  • Oncologist
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Thalassemia

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1973

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