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Dr. Melisa Yajima, MD
San Francisco, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yajima, Medical Oncologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Melisa Yajima, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yajima is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yajima’s office at (415) 353-7151.
What languages does Dr. Yajima speak?
Dr. Yajima and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Yajima typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Yajima 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. Yajima. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Yajima typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Melisa Yajima may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Yajima's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yajima accept my insurance?
Dr. Yajima accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-7151 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yajima accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Yajima in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Yajima's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Yajima affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Yajima has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Yajima's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yajima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215236682.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yajima?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yajima
What is Dr. Melisa Yajima's specialty?
Dr. Yajima is a Medical Oncologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is Dr. Melisa Yajima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yajima is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Melisa Yajima accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melisa Yajima is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melisa Yajima offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yajima's office at (415) 353-7151 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melisa Yajima?
Please contact Dr. Yajima's office at (415) 353-7151 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Yajima's office located?
Dr. Yajima's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Oakland, CA.
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