Summary

Dr. Alain Algazi is an oncologist who specializes in treating cancers of the head and neck region. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training in 2007. Dr. Algazi further refined his expertise through a fellowship at UCSF in 2010, building specialized knowledge in oncology care. With 22 years of experience in medicine, he holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Algazi practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California, where he leads the Head and Neck Medical Oncology Program. His clinical focus centers on treating oral cancer and head and neck cancer, along with squamous cell skin cancer. He provides infusion therapy for patients requiring chemotherapy treatments and uses comprehensive blood work to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients consistently rate Dr. Algazi highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 22 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UCSF
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Head and Neck Medical Oncology Program

1825 4th St # 5San Francisco, CA 94143

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Med School: University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: University Of Medicine And Pharmacy Of Ho Chi Minh City Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alain P Algazi

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • 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
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Alain P Algazi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Alain P Algazi has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Alain P Algazi holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UCSF in 2010.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 2007 and University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 2005.

Medical School

Graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Alain P Algazi's NPI number is 1821289794.

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Alain P Algazi speaks English.
Which hospitals is Alain P Algazi affiliated with?
Alain P Algazi is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.

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