Summary

Dr. Kara Bischoff specializes in internal medicine with a focus on cancer symptom management and palliative care. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed her residency training at UCSF in 2010 and 2013, followed by a fellowship at UCSF in 2014. With 17 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Bischoff brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She provides care in English.

Dr. Bischoff practices at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion and maintains locations throughout San Francisco. Her expertise includes treating patients with ALS, managing fatigue, and addressing constipation-related concerns. She provides comprehensive hospice care and specializes in palliative care services designed to improve quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UCSF
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Kara Elizabeth Bischoff has 2 locations

Cancer Symptom Management

400 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143

Cancer Symptom Management

1825 4th StSan Francisco, CA 94143
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Kara Elizabeth Bischoff, MDDr. Adama Diarra, DODr. Daniel Benhuri, MDDr. Alaa Hajal, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
17 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, French, Bambara Speaks English
San Francisco , CATigard , ORBeverly Hills , CADiamond Bar , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kara Elizabeth Bischoff

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • 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
  • 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
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Kara Elizabeth Bischoff has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Kara Elizabeth Bischoff has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Kara Elizabeth Bischoff 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 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UCSF in 2014.

Residency

Completed their residency at UCSF in 2013 and UCSF in 2010.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2009.

NPI Number

Kara Elizabeth Bischoff's NPI number is 1275868721.

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Which hospitals is Kara Bischoff affiliated with?
Kara Bischoff is affiliated with University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion.
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