Summary

Dr. William Karlon is a hematology and pathology specialist who earned his medical degree from the University of California Irvine College of Medicine. With 24 years of experience in medicine, he brings extensive expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and tissue analysis. Dr. Karlon is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Karlon practices at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center and is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion in San Francisco, California. He specializes in treating serious blood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia, as well as conditions involving impaired immunity. His expertise extends to performing complex diagnostic procedures such as pathology tests, surgical pathology, and brain tumor biopsies to help determine the best treatment approaches for his patients.

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Quick Facts

  • 24 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William John Karlon

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • 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)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. William John Karlon has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William John Karlon has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Blood Testing
  • Fluid Testing
  • Pathology
  • Tissue Biopsy

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Dr. William John Karlon holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine in 2002.

NPI Number

Dr. Karlon's NPI number is 1154365088.

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Where is Dr. William Karlon's office located?
Dr. William Karlon's office is located at 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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What languages does Dr. William Karlon speak?
Dr. William Karlon speaks Spanish and Chinese.
Does Dr. William Karlon accept my insurance?
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