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Dr. Joel Cho is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospice and palliative medicine as well as hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and brings 29 years of clinical experience to his practice.
Dr. Cho practices at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center in San Francisco, California. He focuses on caring for patients with chronic kidney disease, including advanced stage 5 kidney disease, and provides comprehensive treatment for heart failure. His expertise includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and diabetic nephropathy screening to monitor and manage complex medical conditions.
Dr. Cho practices at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center in San Francisco, California. He focuses on caring for patients with chronic kidney disease, including advanced stage 5 kidney disease, and provides comprehensive treatment for heart failure. His expertise includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and diabetic nephropathy screening to monitor and manage complex medical conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 29 years of experience
- David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
- 3 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
2425 Geary BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94115 Tel: (415) 833-2000
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 29 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Tamil | ||
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| Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE | Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo | Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Joel Byungsuk Cho has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joel Byungsuk Cho has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
Dr. Joel Byungsuk Cho holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 1997.
NPI Number
Dr. Cho's NPI number is 1568541696.
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- Dr. Joel Cho's office is located at 2425 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94115.
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- Dr. Joel Cho is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center.
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