Kerry Cho

MD FACP

Nephrologist

Dr. Kerry Cho is a nephrologist (a specialist in kidney disorders) who cares for patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension or electrolyte abnormalities. He also has particular interests in amyloidosis, tuberous sclerosis and end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis.

Cho earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College, now called Weill Cornell Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, followed by a fellowship in nephrology at UCSF.

Cho is a member of the American Society of Nephrology and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He completed the Teaching Scholars Program through the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators at UCSF, and he directs the UCSF Nephrology Fellowship Training Program.

In his free time, Cho enjoys playing guitar and baseball, and reading nonfiction.

  • Education

    Weill Cornell Medicine, 1996

  • Residencies

    University of Michigan Medical School, Internal Medicine, 1999

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Nephrology, 2002

  • Board Certifications

    Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

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Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    122 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 09, 2024
    Superb physician. One who values human contact as well as excellent medicine.
    Sep 23, 2024
    Exceptional doctor with excellent insights.
    Sep 17, 2024
    Thorough and wonderful outcome of my concerns and treatment plan to going forward.
    Sep 02, 2024
    It is alway a pleasure to have a meeting with Dr. Cho. He is friendly and explains clearly what my current health situation is. I have complete confidence in being in his care and am fortunate that he is one of my doctors.
    Aug 17, 2024
    Dr Cho is terrific!
    Jun 22, 2024
    Dr, Kerry Cho is amazing! He's the best!!
    Jun 11, 2024
    Dr Cho is exceptional!
    May 21, 2024
    This doctor was stellar. Caring, informative, open and even has a sense of humor!
    May 17, 2024
    Dr. Cho, like many UCSF clinicians, is totally amazing.
    May 16, 2024
    DR.KERRY CHO IS FANTASTIC
    Apr 20, 2024
    Dr. Cho as well as his care team is first and foremost a humanitarian, a professional, an extremely caring person who listens as well as being prepared with the most current medical information. Dr Cho as well as my other physicians who keep me on the right side of the daisy's are the reason I keep coming back and tell all those who need excellent care about the talented teams at UCSF.
    Apr 19, 2024
    DR. KERRY CHO IS THE BEST!!
    Apr 06, 2024
    Dr Kerry Cho I just joy to have as a doctor.
    Mar 28, 2024
    Great call!!
    Mar 26, 2024
    Dr. Cho is by far the best doctor / medical practitioner I have ever known. He takes the time to understand my entire health equation. I have never known a doctor who cares so much about his patients. It has been my good fortune to be a patient of Dr. Cho. I cannot say enough goods things about the way he practices medicine and the way he treats his patients. Dr. Cho is an exceptional doctor.
    Mar 23, 2024
    Dr. Kerry Cho is fantastic!!
    Jan 06, 2024
    Dr Cho is very caring and kind and very respectful .
    Dec 22, 2023
    Wow! Dr. Cho spent nearly an hour with me. I was surprised and pleased.
    Dec 20, 2023
    Dr Cho does a terrific job.
    Dec 15, 2023
    Exceptional.
    Nov 01, 2023
    Dr. Cho as well as other health care providers who are attached to my health care are wonderful. They come to the table prepared with update and pertinent data, they listen, they wear their humanity on their sleeves. I very much appreciate the wonderful care I receive.
    Oct 13, 2023
    Dr Cho is very caring and always attentive
    Sep 02, 2023
    DR. KERRY CHO IS REMARKABLE. I AM FORTUNATE TO BE IN HIS GREAT CARE.
    Aug 24, 2023
    Dr. Cho is an exceptional physician. I am by no means an easy patient; I require time, emails, extra meetings, and Dr. Cho is ever-patient and generous with his care. I am grateful to know and work with him.
    Aug 10, 2023
    Exceptional communication and listening skills.
    Jun 29, 2023
    Dr. Cho is so thorough and also a diagnostic wizard. He often makes very useful comments on lab tests he has ordered. He is friendly and explains things in a way I can understand. He welcomes my questions.
    Jun 26, 2023
    Dr. Kerry Cho is amazingly wonderful!!
    May 04, 2023
    Exceptional Doctor who cares about his patient and has exemplary skills in enabling the patient to understand medical conditions and statistics.
    Mar 30, 2023
    Dr Cho and and his staff are extremely professional, relaying the most current research and data, with explanations easily followed. Most importantly, Dr Cho is a human being who listens, explains, asks for understanding, and is always personable.

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    Our work

    A sister's incredible gift made normal life possible

    Dr. Cho discusses the teamwork that went into a patient's kidney transplant.

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