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Karen Chee, MD

Hematology and Medical Oncology • Medical Oncology (Gastrointestinal Cancer)
Cancer Center Burlingame
650-341-9131
Portrait of Karen Chee
Portrait of Karen Chee
ucsf logo

Karen Chee, MD

Hematology and Medical Oncology • Medical Oncology (Gastrointestinal Cancer)
Cancer Center Burlingame
650-341-9131

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About me

Dr. Karen Chee is a hematologist and oncologist who provides general cancer care while also specializing in cancers of the gastrointestinal organs and hematologic benign and malignant disorders.

Chee's research focuses on developing treatments for a variety of neoplasms (abnormal growths that may be cancerous). She has authored and co-authored multiple papers on the topic.

Chee earned her medical degree at the University of California, Davis, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology and oncology.

Chee is a member of the American Medical Association, California Medical Association, American College of Physicians, American Society of Hematology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Chee plays seven musical instruments and is an avid and intrepid traveler, despite having once been attacked by a monkey on a trip to China.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine/Hematology
  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Med/Medical Oncology
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Hematology - Oncology, Univ of CA Davis Medical Center GME

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, Univ of CA Davis Medical Center GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Univ of CA Davis Medical Center GME

Degree

  • MD, University of California-Davis School of Medicine

My expertise

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    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 26, 2026

      Dr. Chee is above and beyond !

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 25, 2026

      The front desk stuff, nurse and the entire team in this office is fantastic! I need to schedule the CT and it was mistake in the system. I was promised to receive the schedule call within the hour and I did receive the call in 35 minutes . Very reliable

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 24, 2026

      It's stress free and a pleasure coming to UCSF

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 24, 2026

      Dr. Karen Chee is the best! Brilliant, compassionate, funny, kind. Knows her stuff!Thank you Dr. Chee!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 23, 2026

      Dr. Chee is the best. Very knowledgeable and able to explain things in a way we could easily understand.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 23, 2026

      My visit at UCSF was very pleasant from the nurse n my doctor . I was early for my appointment my doctor took me in.

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