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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.
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
Office Location
University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Parnassus
505 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 476-1000
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Medical Specialties
Dr. William John Karlon has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. William John Karlon has the following 4 areas of expertise
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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- Dr. William Karlon is affiliated with University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion.
- 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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