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Dr. Kai Zu, MD

Hematology*
4.1 (16)
Map Pin Small La Mesa, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kai Zu, MD

Dr. Kai Zu, MD is a Hematology Specialist in La Mesa, CA. They specialize in Hematology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. They graduated from SHANGHAI FIRST MEDICAL COLLEGE / NATIONAL SHANGHAI MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Zu an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Zu works at Practice in La Mesa, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Neutropenia, Lung Cancer and Anemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Zu's Office Locations

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    Grossmont Hospital Corporation
    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 287-3270

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  • Sharp Memorial Hospital
  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

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Lung Cancer
Anemia
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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Myeloma
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Osteosarcoma
Acute Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
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Kidney Cancer
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Liver Cancer
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Stomach Cancer
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Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
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Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acquired Red Cell Aplasia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Multilineage Dysplasia
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Positive
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Astrocytoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bladder Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chordoma
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Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Drug Induced Aplastic Anemia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Ewing's Sarcoma
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kaposi Sarcoma of Skin
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Laryngeal Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphosarcoma
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
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Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Nodular Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Oral Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Schwannoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Cancer Screening
Erythropoietin Test
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis
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    4.1
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    About Dr. Kai Zu, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hematology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1164583639
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • SHANGHAI FIRST MEDICAL COLLEGE / NATIONAL SHANGHAI MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hematology and Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Kai Zu, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Zu is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Zu accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Zu has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Zu has seen patients for Neutropenia, Lung Cancer and Anemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Zu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Zu. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Zu.

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