Summary

Dr. Hope Rugo is an oncologist with 42 years of experience treating cancer patients. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at UCSF in 1987, followed by a fellowship at UCSF in 1990. Dr. Rugo is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Rugo practices at University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion and sees patients in San Francisco and Duarte, California. She specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. Her practice includes comprehensive blood work and kidney function testing to monitor patient health during treatment. Patients rate her 4.3 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 42 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UCSF
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Hope Rugo has 2 locations

Breast Care Center

1825 4th St # 3San Francisco, CA 94143

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte

1500 Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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42 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
San Francisco , CAEmeryville , CARedwood City , CASan Clemente , CA
Med School: University of Pennsylvania Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Hope Rugo

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • 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
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Hope Rugo has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Hope Rugo has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Biological Therapy (Immunotherapy)
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Co-morbid Disorders
  • Metastasis
  • Metastatic Cancer
  • Pathologic Neovascularization

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

UCSF1990

Residency

UCSF1987
UCSF1985

Medical School

University of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1984

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What languages does Dr. Hope Rugo speak?
Dr. Hope Rugo speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Hope Rugo's office located?
Dr. Hope Rugo's office is located at 1825 4th St # 3, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
Does Dr. Hope Rugo accept my insurance?
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