Summary

Dr. Christine Higham is an oncology and hematology specialist who focuses on treating blood disorders and cancers. She earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Northwestern University. With 16 years of experience in her field, Dr. Higham has developed expertise in caring for patients with complex blood and immune system conditions.

Dr. Higham practices at the Blood & Marrow Transplant Program in San Francisco, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Children's National Medical Center. Her clinical focus includes treating patients with impaired immunity and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She also provides care for individuals with thrombocytopenia, a condition involving low platelet counts. Her approach to patient care includes comprehensive blood testing and detailed immune system evaluations to help diagnose and monitor treatment progress.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 16 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • Northwestern University
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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San Francisco , CARedwood City , CAEmeryville , CASan Clemente , CA
Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christine Higham

  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Empire Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christine Higham has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christine Higham has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hematologist
  • Oncologist
  • Pediatric Hematology/oncology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Northwestern University

Medical School

Boston University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2010

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