Summary

Dr. Laura Esserman is a board-certified surgeon specializing in oncology and surgical oncology with over four decades of medical experience. She earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed both her residency and fellowship training there. Dr. Esserman speaks English.

Dr. Esserman practices at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion in San Francisco, California. She focuses on treating breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases and Paget disease of the breast. Her expertise includes breast cancer screening and advanced imaging techniques like scintimammography. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.7.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 43 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Breast Care Center

1825 4th St # 3San Francisco, CA 94143

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San Francisco , CAFairfield , CARedwood City , CAFairfield , CA
Med School: Stanford University School of Medicine Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL Med School: Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Laura J. Esserman

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • 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)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Laura J. Esserman has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Laura J. Esserman has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer (Breast Ductal Carcinoma)
  • Breast Diseases
  • Local Neoplasm Recurrence
  • Male Breast Cancer
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Noninfiltrating Intraductal Carcinoma
  • Oncology
  • Segmental Mastectomy
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Stanford University School of Medicine1988

Residency

Stanford University School of Medicine1991
Stanford University School of Medicine1984

Medical School

Stanford University School of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Laura Esserman accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Laura Esserman accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Laura Esserman affiliated with?
Dr. Laura Esserman is affiliated with University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Esserman?
You can find contact information for Dr. Laura Esserman here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Laura Esserman's office located?
Dr. Laura Esserman's office is located at 1825 4th St # 3, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
Does Dr. Laura Esserman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Laura Esserman has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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