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Alexander Kuo M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
513 Parnassus Ave S-357, Box 0538 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Alexander Kuo is a gastroenterologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Kuo specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Kuo performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
UC San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA Medical Degree
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA Other Degree
Gastroenterologist Medical Degree
Associate Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Transplant Hepatology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Alexander Kuo M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 513 Parnassus Ave S-357, Box 0538
513 Parnassus Ave S-357, Box 0538 -San Francisco, CA 94143Get Direction
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Evelyn Pillor FNP-BC, P.A.-C.2340 Clay Street San Francisco CA 94115
- Dr. Paul Chard MD PHD300 FRANK OGAWA PLAZA OAKLAND CA 94612
- Dr. William John Snape M.D.2340 Clay St San Francisco CA 94115
- Dr. James Leonard Buxbaum M.D.513 Parnassus Avenue San Francisco CA 94143
- Dr. Dan Li M.D.513 Parnassus Ave Rm S-357 San Francisco CA 94143
- Dr. Timothy J. Davern MD350 Parnassus Ave San Francisco CA 94143
Nearest Hospitals
UCSF MEDICAL CENTERl
505 PARNASSUS AVE, BOX 0296 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94143ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTERl
450 STANYAN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94117MIRACLE MILE MEDICAL CENTERl
6000 SAN VICENTE BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90036