Summary

Dr. Mary Ellen Kleinhenz is a pulmonologist who brings more than five decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Dr. Kleinhenz further advanced her training with a fellowship at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1981. She maintains board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Kleinhenz practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. Her clinical focus includes treating patients with impaired immunity and bronchiectasis. She also cares for individuals with chronic lung disease. Her expertise encompasses pulmonary function testing and coordinating physical therapy for respiratory conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kleinhenz highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
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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 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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Med School: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON 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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Which hospitals is Mary Ellen Kleinhenz affiliated with?
Mary Ellen Kleinhenz is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
What languages does Mary Ellen Kleinhenz speak?
Mary Ellen Kleinhenz speaks English.
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