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Katherine Wai, MD

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-7528
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Katherine Wai, MD

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-7528
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Education & training

Board certification

  • Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology

Fellowship

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford Univ School of Medicine

Residency

  • OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Degree

  • MD, UCSF School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Clinical Professor

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    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    92 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 28, 2026

      She was very friendly, but concerned about my condition. I wish I was closer to Ucsf so I could see her in person as I live far away.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 21, 2026

      Exceptionally friendly, concerned, informative doctors and advice.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 16, 2026

      Dr. Wai is kind, thorough and very skilled.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 15, 2026

      The physicians caring for my mother demonstrated the spirit of the Hippocratic Oath by carefully balancing treatment effectiveness with quality of life, ensuring that their decisions aligned with doing no harm and acting in her best interest.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 6, 2026

      I know I sound like I'm repeating myself but I've never had better care. From the time she introduced herself to answering all my questions. Helping me understand what was best for me. And this next steps we should take. She was incredible and you can't say that about other places. I felt very at ease and very comfortable with her. And trusted her opinions. I would definitely recommend her and everybody that helped me.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 1, 2026

      I have nothing but wonderful things to say about her expertise, kindness, and patience

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