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Dr. Catherine Smith is a hematologist-oncologist who cares for patients with acute leukemia and myeloproliferative neoplasms (blood cancers that occur when the body overproduces one of the blood cell types). She specializes in acute myeloid leukemia (also known as acute myelogenous leukemia or AML), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that spreads rapidly. She has a particular interest in treating AML patients who have mutations in the FLT3 gene, which is involved in leukemia cell growth, division and survival and is a factor that may be useful in making a prognosis.

Smith's research focuses on understanding why some patients do not respond to AML therapies and on developing new strategies to treat these patients.

A San Francisco native, Smith earned her medical degree from Duke University and completed a residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology, 2010

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Hematology - Oncology, 2009

  • Residencies

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2005

  • Internship

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2003

  • Education

    Duke University School of Medicine, 2002

  • Languages

    English

My patients inspire me to do my best every day.

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    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    146 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 20, 2025
    Dr. Catherine Smith is a valuable asset to UCSF. Her expertise is greatly appreciated by us.
    Jan 20, 2025
    I appreciate Dr Smith
    Jan 16, 2025
    Never a bad experience with Dr. Smith..She always educated me about my condition
    Dec 08, 2024
    Dr Smith is an exceptional physician who listens and gives information. She is very warm and caring and I feel very fortunate to be working with her
    Oct 11, 2024
    A true professional
    Sep 22, 2024
    Dr Smith is a very compassionate and caring physician
    Aug 17, 2024
    Dr Smith is OUTSTANDING.........
    Jul 20, 2024
    As always I'm completely glad to have UCSF and Dr Smith caring for me
    Jul 04, 2024
    Dr. Smith is the best. She shows genuine interest. Good listener and shares very knowledgeable
    May 26, 2024
    Dr. Smith did a very good job of informing me and listening to me.
    May 18, 2024
    Very good and knowledgeable about my concerns.
    May 17, 2024
    Dr Catherine Smith Choy is nearly perfect, as far as I can tell!
    May 09, 2024
    Dr Katherine Smith is a very informed doctor. Who shows much care and I appreciate that
    Apr 15, 2024
    Dr. Catherine Smith is excellent in her communication and care for me.
    Dec 02, 2023
    Dr. Smith is awesome! She's so smart and has great bedside manner, I've already recommended her to folks in need of her services.
    Nov 30, 2023
    Dr Smith is the best
    Nov 18, 2023
    Dr. Smith is an OUTSTANDING Dr & person.........
    Oct 12, 2023
    Good experience
    Jul 20, 2023
    I was extremely impressed by the care, concern, and compassion I was given by the staff at UCSF.
    Jul 06, 2023
    I love Dr. Catherine Smith!
    Jun 22, 2023
    Nothing but good things to say about Dr. Smith. It's bad luck to get blood cancer, but good luck to have Dr. Smith assigned to your care.
    Decorative Caduceus

    A Phase 1, Study of BMF-500 in Adults With Acute Leukemia

    Assessed by the NCI CTCAE version 5.0.

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