Summary

Dr. Krista Muirhead is an internal medicine physician who specializes in oncology and hospice and palliative medicine. She earned her medical degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 34 years of experience in practice, Dr. Muirhead brings extensive knowledge to caring for patients with complex medical conditions. She speaks English.

Dr. Muirhead practices at several locations throughout Oakland, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus, and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. Her expertise includes treating mood disorders and bipolar disorder in both children and adults. She performs essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts and arterial blood gas testing to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 34 years of experience
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Krista Margar Muirhead has 3 locations

Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus

1411 E 31st StOakland, CA 94602

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34 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Oakland , CAFairfield , CAFairfield , CAFairfield , CA
Med School: MCGILL UNIVERSITY Med School: Touro University California College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Krista Margar Muirhead

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Krista Margar Muirhead has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Krista Margar Muirhead has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

Medical School

MCGILL UNIVERSITY
Mc Gill Univ Fac Of MedGraduated in 1992

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