Summary

Karl Gaal specializes in oncology and pathology, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, Davis School of Medicine and completed his residency at City of Hope National Medical Center. Gaal further advanced his training with a fellowship in hematology-pathology at LA County Harbor UCLA Medical Center, focusing on anatomic and clinical pathology. His extensive background spans 32 years in medicine, and he provides care in English.

Gaal practices at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, California, where he focuses on complex blood disorders and cancer-related conditions. He treats patients with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, and monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance, a condition that can sometimes develop into cancer. Gaal also provides care for thrombocytopenia, which involves low platelet counts. His expertise includes performing specialized pathology tests and conducting diagnostic procedures like the Bence-Jones protein urine test and serum protein electrophoresis tests to help identify and monitor blood-related disorders.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 32 years of experience
  • 86 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • City Of Hope Natl Med Ctr, Hematology-Pathology La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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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Speaks English Speaks English, Cantonese, Spanish Speaks English, Farsi, Hebrew Speaks English
Duarte , CAMontebello , CALos Angeles , CASan Clemente , CA
Med School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karl K. Gaal

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - EPO
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • AlphaCare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE) - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareMore
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Empire Plan
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - HMO
  • GEHA
  • Global Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - ACA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid
  • Health Net - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - IPA
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - IPA
  • Optum Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Optum Health - Medicare
  • SAMBA
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sierra Health and Life - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • State Farm
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - EPO
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karl K. Gaal has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karl K. Gaal has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Blood Testing
  • Fluid Testing
  • Pathology
  • Tissue Biopsy

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

City Of Hope Natl Med Ctr, Hematology-Pathology La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology

Medical School

University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis CaGraduated in 1994
University of CaliforniaGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Karl Gaal speak?
Dr. Karl Gaal speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karl Gaal?
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Does Dr. Karl Gaal accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Karl Gaal has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Karl Gaal's office located?
Dr. Karl Gaal's office is located at 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karl Gaal affiliated with?
Dr. Karl Gaal is affiliated with City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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