Susan Y. Kao, M.D.
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(Board Certified)
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Medical Oncology
(Board Certified)
Accepting new patients
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2001 Dwight Way
Berkeley, California 94705
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(510) 204-1591 F (510) 204-6440
Berkeley, California 94705
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(510) 204-1591 F (510) 204-6440
Medical Affiliation(s)
Hospital Affiliation(s)
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Education & Training
Medical education:
University of California, San Francisco
Internship:
University of California, Los Angeles
Residency:
University of California at Los Angeles
Fellowship(s):
Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology, Stanford Medical Center, Stanford, CA, Fellowship in Leukemia, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Professional Interests
Medical Oncology
Breast Cancer, Cancer Clinical Trials, Colon Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology, Hepatobiliary Cancer, Liver Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Sarcoma, Stomach Cancer
Hematology
Anemia, Chronic Leukemia, Coagulation Disorders, Hodgkin's Disease, Immune Hematologic Disorders, Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Disease, Myeloproliferative Diseases, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Breast Cancer, Cancer Clinical Trials, Colon Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology, Hepatobiliary Cancer, Liver Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Sarcoma, Stomach Cancer
Hematology
Anemia, Chronic Leukemia, Coagulation Disorders, Hodgkin's Disease, Immune Hematologic Disorders, Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Disease, Myeloproliferative Diseases, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Additional Information
Hematologic malignancies including myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome, benign hematology, solid tumors with emphasis on breast, lung, prostate, and ovarian cancers
Spoken Languages
Primary:
English
Additional:
Mandarin (Fluent)
Spanish (Basic)
Spanish (Basic)
Philosophy of Care
I believe in individualizing the treatment plan using the most up-to-date, scientific data available, taking into account the patient's goals and values, and addressing not just the medical aspects of the disease, but the emotional and psychosocial needs of the patient as well. This integrative approach is optimally delivered in a comprehensive cancer center where you will have an array of resources available at your fingertips. I will help you access those resources and achieve the best clinical outcome possible. I believe in being compassionate, but also in being honest, and think a clear and open communication between the doctor and the patient is key to excellent care.
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