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Carissa Chu, MD
She | Her | HersUrology (Urologic Oncology)- Telehealth visits
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Carissa Chu, MD
She | Her | HersUrology (Urologic Oncology)- Telehealth visits
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About me
Dr. Carissa Chu is a surgeon specializing in urologic cancers with experience in open and minimally invasive techniques.
Chu's research focuses on bladder and prostate cancer, including mechanisms of drug resistance and biological variation across different stages of disease. She runs a translational research lab that studies tumor tissues with the aim of improving treatments and identifying biomarkers to personalize care.
Chu earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed a residency in urologic surgery. She completed a fellowship in urologic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Chu has earned multiple awards for her excellence in leadership, research and clinical care. These include the Peter T. Scardino Award for Leadership, a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology and a Ferdinand C. Valentine Fellowship for Research in the Field of Urology from the New York Academy of Medicine. She is also the recipient of training grants from the National Institutes of Health.
Education & training
Fellowship
- Urologic Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (GME)
Residency
- Urology, University of CA at San Francisco - Urology GME
Internship
- General Surgery, Univ of CA San Francisco Dept of Surgery
Degree
- MD, UCSF School of Medicine
Academic title
- Professor-in-Residence
My expertise
Specialties
Locations
My research
Publications
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- August 25, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Loved the explanation of options and didn't recommend surgery as #1 option.
- August 24, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Chu was was thurough... Minor pain of procedure, but was completely in her care
- August 20, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Care provider was extremely knowledgeable and explained in great detail recommended procedure. Highly satisfied with service provided.
- July 29, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Chu was professional, friendly, and to the point.
- July 23, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Carissa Chu was very compassionate, listened to my concerns, explained everything in a way that I could understand
- July 14, 20265 out of 5 Stars
My interaction with the Dr was excellent. She was very attentive to my questions and concerns and our time together was very comfortable.
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