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Dr. Lawrence Kaplan, MD

Dr. Lawrence Kaplan, MD

Medical Oncology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Kaplan, MD is a medical oncologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1980. He is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 5 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

400 Parnassus Ave # 4 San Francisco, CA 94143

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(415) 353-2051

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kaplan is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights San Francisco, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kaplan specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kaplan's Reviews

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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Lawrence D Kaplan, a hematologist-oncologist, directs UCSF's lymphoma program. He is an international leader in the treatment of lymphoma and HIV-associated lymphoma. In his research, Kaplan is particularly interested in developing new treatments...read more

biography

Dr. Lawrence D. Kaplan, a hematologist-oncologist, directs UCSF's lymphoma program. He is an international leader in the treatment of lymphoma and HIV-associated lymphoma.In his research, Kaplan is particularly interested in developing new treatments...read more

  • Medical Oncology

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program400 Parnassus Ave # 4 San Francisco, CA 94143
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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