--- title: "Dr. Karen Chao | Pediatric Hematologist in San Francisco, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Karen Chao, M.D. practices Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in San Francisco, CA and Walnut Creek, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-karen-chao-1046250037" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Karen Chao, M.D. ![Karen Chao, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/YIm4xVj2yD4AJaFx37STiQfYARcFl4CXScT01CnmK64/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Karen Chao, M.D. ## Pediatric Hematology-Oncology - Accepting new patients [1100 Van Ness AvenueFloor 7San Francisco, CA 94109](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1100+Van+Ness+Avenue+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94109+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-karen-chao-1046250037#provider-locations) ## Schedule appointment [844-733-2762](tel:+18447332762) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-karen-chao-1046250037#provider-about) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-karen-chao-1046250037#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-karen-chao-1046250037#provider-services) ## About Dr. Chao Languages English, Mandarin, and French Gender Female Ages treated Children under 18 ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Cincinnati College of Medicine **Residency:** Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals **Fellowship:** Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - California Pacific Medical Center ## Care locations [Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/van-ness-campus-medical-office-building-1043247345) 1100 Van Ness Avenue Floor 7 San Francisco, CA 94109 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1100+Van+Ness+Avenue+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94109+US) [844-733-2762](tel:+18447332762) 650-725-7578 Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd. Walnut Creek, CA 94598 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1601+Ygnacio+Valley+Rd.+Walnut+Creek%2C+CA+94598+US) [925-941-4144](tel:+19259414144) 925-947-3208 ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Pediatric cancer and hematology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-cancer-hematology) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. It is not intended as a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any particular provider. Physicians are not employees or agents of Sutter Health or its subsidiaries. The information is submitted by each doctor and we make no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of the information. You should verify the accuracy of the information directly with the provider's office._ _All doctors on this site are in the Sutter system. 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