Ashutosh Lal, MD

Dr. Ashutosh Lal is an oncology and hematology specialist who has dedicated over four decades to treating blood disorders and cancer. He earned his medical degree from Government Medical College Patiala and completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. With 41 years of clinical experience, Dr. Lal has developed extensive expertise in complex hematologic conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Lal practices at multiple locations throughout the Bay Area, including Oakland, Walnut Creek, and San Francisco, with a hospital affiliation at Children's Hospital Oakland. His clinical focus encompasses treating patients with thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder, as well as addressing bone health concerns like osteopenia and vitamin D deficiency. He regularly performs essential diagnostic procedures including complete blood counts, white blood cell differential testing, and Rh antibody screening to help diagnose and monitor various …blood-related conditions.