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Summary
Dr. Melisa Yajima treats lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and small cell lung cancer, and performs intravenous chemotherapy and pulmonary function testing. She practices oncology and internal medicine and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Yajima is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and sees patients in San Francisco, California. She completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center and earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- 17 insurance plans accepted
- Ucsf Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 6 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Melisa Lee Ling Yajima has 6 locationsUcsf Health Cancer Symptom Management
1825 4th StSan Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 885-7671
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Kaiser Permanente Geary Medical Office Building
2238 Geary BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94115 Tel: (415) 833-2000
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm
UCSF Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Clinic
1600 Divisadero St # 4San Francisco, CA 94143University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion
1600 Divisadero StSan Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 567-6600
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
2425 Geary BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94115 Tel: (415) 833-2000
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| Dr. Melisa Lee Ling Yajima, MD | Dr. Virginia Von Schaefer, MD | Michelle Jassmine Ko | Stephen Norris Cohen |
| Oncology | Oncology | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine | Infectious Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 15 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 66 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| San Francisco , CA | San Clemente , CA | San Francisco , CA | San Francisco , CA |
| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: Harvard Medical School |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melisa Lee Ling Yajima
Medical Specialties
Dr. Melisa Lee Ling Yajima has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melisa Lee Ling Yajima has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Dr. Melisa Lee Ling Yajima holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2011.
NPI Number
Dr. Yajima's NPI number is 1215236682.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Melisa Yajima affiliated with?
- Dr. Melisa Yajima is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
- Where is Dr. Melisa Yajima's office located?
- Dr. Melisa Yajima's office is located at 1825 4th St, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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