--- title: "Dr. Gauri D. Kelekar | Oncologist in San Francisco, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Gauri D. Kelekar, M.D. practices Medical Oncology and Hematology in San Francisco, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-gauri-d-kelekar-1046236126" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Gauri D. Kelekar, M.D. ![Gauri D. Kelekar, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/YTHPRC7DLCvYiYeFI7UKR23yfoAcjko1R8p97ZnTJ1g/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(900 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Gauri D. Kelekar, M.D. ## Medical Oncology - Accepting new patients ## Hematology - Accepting new patients [2324 Sacramento StreetSuite 111San Francisco, CA 94115](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2324+Sacramento+Street+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94115+US) ## Schedule appointment [415-668-0160](tel:+14156680160) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-gauri-d-kelekar-1046236126#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-gauri-d-kelekar-1046236126#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-gauri-d-kelekar-1046236126#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-gauri-d-kelekar-1046236126#provider-services) ## About Dr. Kelekar Languages English and Spanish (Fluent) Gender Female Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Professional highlights Volunteer Faculty at Zuckerberg San Francisco General. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Drexel University College of Medicine **Internship:** Cedars-Sinai Medical Center **Residency:** Cedars-Sinai Medical Center **Fellowship:** Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program ## Board certifications - Medical Oncology - Hematology ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - California Pacific Medical Center ### Medical groups - Sutter West Bay Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [2324 Sacramento Street Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/2324-sacramento-street-care-center-1043247272) 2324 Sacramento Street Suite 111 San Francisco, CA 94115 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2324+Sacramento+Street+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94115+US) [415-668-0160](tel:+14156680160) 415-558-7036 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Bone Marrow Biopsy - Plasmapheresis ### Conditions - Anal Cancer - Anemia - [Bladder cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - Bleeding Disorder - Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy - Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Chronic Myeloid Leukemia - Coagulation Disorders - [Colon cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer) - [Gastrointestinal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastrointestinal-cancer) - Glioma - [Gynecologic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecologic-cancer) - [Head and neck cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-cancer) - Hematologic Malignancies - Hepatobiliary Cancers - Hodgkin's Lymphoma - [Kidney cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - [Liver cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer) - [Lung cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer) - Lymphocytosis - [Lymphoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer) - [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer) - Multiple Myeloma - Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Myeloid Metaplasia - Myeloproliferative Disorders - Nasopharyngeal Cancer - Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Ocular Melanoma - [Pancreatic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pancreatic-cancer) - [Prostate cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/prostate-cancer) - Testicle Cancer ### Reasons for visit - Benign Hematology - Cancer Care - Clinical trials ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Medical oncology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer) ## From Dr. Kelekar [Patient story ### Fairfield Woman Defies Odds With Liver-Directed Chemo Thanks to a novel procedure at CPMC, Denise Hathcock is beating the odds more than five years after liver cancer diagnosis.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/fairfield-woman-defies-odds-with-liver-directed-chemo-2023453242) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Medical+Oncology%22%2C%22Hematology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+2324+Sacramento+Street+Care+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.7906523315888%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.43165692713276%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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