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Dr. Susan Kao, MD

Dr. Susan Kao, MD

Hematology & Oncology*

Dr. Susan Kao, MD is a hematologist oncologist in Berkeley, CA. She is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 3 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

2001 Dwight Way Berkeley, CA 94704
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(510) 204-1591

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kao specializes in the areas of Hematology & Medical Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Kao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kao

3.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Katharine – Sep 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
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Sandra Dover – Jan 28, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

"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...read more

biography

Dr. Kao has been practicing medicine for over ten years. She began practicing medicine as a hospitalist at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Oakland in 2005. After fellowship, she was a clinical instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine....read more

  • Hematology & Oncology

  • Hematology

  • Oncology

  • Medical Oncology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Stanford University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010

  • Ucla

    Internship Hospital, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hematology
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Alta Bates Medical Center-Herrick Campus2001 Dwight Way Berkeley, CA 94704
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Practice

Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco1200 El Camino Real South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94705
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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