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Dr. Karen Foo

Emergency Medicine Specialist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Foo, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Karen Foo is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Foo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Foo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Foo’s office at (510) 264-4339.

    What languages does Dr. Foo speak?

    Dr. Foo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Foo typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Foo diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Foo. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Foo typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Foo may include:

    Please contact Dr. Foo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Foo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Foo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 264-4339 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Foo accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Foo in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • North East Medical Services

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

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    Where is Dr. Foo's office located?

    Dr. Karen Foo's Primary Practice

    900 Hyde St

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (510) 264-4339

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    Dr. Karen Foo's Practice 2

    27200 Calaroga Ave

    Hayward, CA 94545

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    What is Dr. Foo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Foo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043742265.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Foo?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Foo

    What is Dr. Karen Foo's specialty?

    Dr. Foo is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Karen Foo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Foo is affiliated with Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Karen Foo accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Foo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Foo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Foo's office at (510) 264-4339 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Foo?

    Please contact Dr. Foo's office at (510) 264-4339 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Foo's office located?

    Dr. Foo's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Hayward, CA.