14 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Seeley, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Catherine Seeley, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Seeley completed her residency at UC Irvine Internal Medicine Resident Physician. Dr. Seeley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Seeley’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Seeley’s office.
Where did Dr. Seeley go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Palliative Medicine Fellow Physician, Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency: UC Irvine Internal Medicine Resident Physician | UC Irvine Internal Medicine Resident Physician
Is Dr. Seeley board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Seeley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Seeley speak?
Dr. Seeley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Seeley typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Seeley 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. Seeley. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Seeley typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Seeley may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Seeley's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Seeley accept my insurance?
Dr. Seeley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Seeley accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Seeley in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Seeley's office located?
What is Dr. Seeley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Seeley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629277561.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Seeley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Seeley
What is Dr. Catherine Seeley's specialty?
Dr. Seeley is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Catherine Seeley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Seeley is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. 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 Catherine Seeley accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Seeley is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Seeley offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Seeley's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Seeley?
Please contact Dr. Seeley's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Catherine Seeley have?
Dr. Catherine Seeley is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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