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Summary
Dr. Katherine Matthay is a board-certified oncologist and hematologist who has dedicated over five decades to treating cancer and blood disorders. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and has spent 53 years providing specialized care to patients facing complex diagnoses. Her extensive clinical experience spans both adult and pediatric cases, with particular expertise in challenging conditions like neuroblastoma. Dr. Matthay is multilingual, speaking Spanish, Chinese, English, and French to better serve her diverse patient population.
Dr. Matthay practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California, where she provides comprehensive cancer care. She specializes in treating neuroblastoma and addressing hearing complications that can affect both children and adults. Her approach includes thorough diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts and specialized blood …chemistry panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her a perfect 5.0 rating, reflecting her commitment to compassionate and expert medical care.
Read More Read less Dr. Matthay practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California, where she provides comprehensive cancer care. She specializes in treating neuroblastoma and addressing hearing complications that can affect both children and adults. Her approach includes thorough diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts and specialized blood …chemistry panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her a perfect 5.0 rating, reflecting her commitment to compassionate and expert medical care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 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
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| Oncology | Oncology | Oncology | Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 53 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience |
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, French | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English |
| San Francisco , CA | Emeryville , CA | Redwood City , CA | San Clemente , CA |
| Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At 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. Katherine K. Matthay
Medical Specialties
Dr. Katherine K. Matthay has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Katherine K. Matthay has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
53 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1973
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