Summary

Dr. Katherine Matthay is an oncology and hematology specialist with over five decades of medical experience. She earned her medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, bringing 53 years of expertise to her practice. Dr. Matthay speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, and French, allowing her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Matthay practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. She specializes in treating neuroblastoma and addresses hearing loss concerns, including hearing loss in children. Her clinical work includes performing complete blood counts, white blood cell differential tests, and alkaline phosphatase evaluations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Matthay highly, with an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 53 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, French
  • Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
  • 3 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Oncology Clinic

1825 4th StSan Francisco, CA 94143

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OncologyOncologyInternal MedicinePediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
53 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, French Speaks English
San Francisco , CASan Clemente , CABaltimore , MDSan Francisco , CA
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Katherine K. Matthay

  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin

Medical Specialties

Katherine K. Matthay has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Katherine K. Matthay has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Blood Disorders
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Brain Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Cognition Disorders
  • Hematologist
  • Leukemia
  • Nervous System Paraneoplastic Syndromes
  • Oncologist
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Thalassemia

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

Katherine K. Matthay 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

Medical School

Graduated from Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania in 1973.

NPI Number

Katherine K. Matthay's NPI number is 1801822499.

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Katherine Matthay is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
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