Summary

Dr. Luko Laptalo is a hematology and oncology specialist who earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School. He completed his fellowship training at UC Davis Medical Center, providing him with specialized expertise in cancer care and blood disorders. Dr. Laptalo is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He speaks Croatian, English, and Italian.

Dr. Laptalo practices at Mercy San Juan Medical Center and sees patients at Dignity Health Mercy Cancer Center locations in Carmichael and Sacramento. His expertise includes treating breast cancer, including metastatic cases and Paget disease of the breast. He provides infusion therapy and chemotherapy treatments for his patients. Patients rate Dr. Laptalo 4.8 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Croatian, English, Italian
  • UC Davis Medical Center
  • 22 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Luko M. Laptalo has 2 locations

Dignity Health Mercy Cancer Center - Carmichael

6511 Coyle Ave Suite 200Carmichael, CA 95608
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dignity Health Mercy Cancer Center - Sacramento

3301 C St Suite 550Sacramento, CA 95816
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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HematologyHematologyHematologyHematology
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4.8 
28 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Croatian, English, Italian Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Carmichael , CAVacaville , CAVacaville , CAVacaville , CA
Med School: Chicago Medical School Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Luko M. Laptalo

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Cigna
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Integra
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Physicians Mutual
  • PreferredOne
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Luko M. Laptalo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Luko M. Laptalo has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Anemia
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Heart Failure
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Metastasis
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

Luko M. Laptalo holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UC Davis Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Chicago Medical School.

NPI Number

Luko M. Laptalo's NPI number is 1114958501.

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Which hospitals is Luko Laptalo affiliated with?
Luko Laptalo is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center.

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