Summary

Dr. Mary Ellen Kleinhenz has practiced pulmonology for 51 years and is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. She treats impaired immunity, interstitial lung disease, and organ transplant rejection, and performs asthma challenge tests, bronchodilator reversibility testing, and pulmonary function testing.

Dr. Kleinhenz is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed residency training at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and a fellowship at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and sees patients in San Francisco, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Kleinhenz 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 51 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Mary Ellen Kleinhenz has 2 locations

Cystic Fibrosis Center

400 Parnassus Ave # 5San Francisco, CA 94143

Lung Transplant Program

400 Parnassus Ave # 6San Francisco, CA 94143

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Speaks English Speaks English
San Francisco , CAStanford , CAStanford , CAEmeryville , CA
Med School: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Mary Ellen Kleinhenz

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Mary Ellen Kleinhenz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Mary Ellen Kleinhenz has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

Mary Ellen Kleinhenz 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 Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1981.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1978 and University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1976.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1975.

NPI Number

Mary Ellen Kleinhenz's NPI number is 1912950890.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mary Ellen Kleinhenz's office located?
Mary Ellen Kleinhenz's office is located at 400 Parnassus Ave # 5, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
Which hospitals is Mary Ellen Kleinhenz affiliated with?
Mary Ellen Kleinhenz is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
Does Mary Ellen Kleinhenz accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Mary Ellen Kleinhenz has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Mary Ellen Kleinhenz accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Mary Ellen Kleinhenz accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Mary Ellen Kleinhenz accepting new patients?
Mary Ellen Kleinhenz is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Mary Ellen Kleinhenz's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards
  • Board certification bodies (such as ABMS)
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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