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Kerry Cho
4.9 out of 5 (148)
Kerry Cho

Kerry Cho, MD

Nephrology

Nephrology and Hypertension Faculty Practice
400 Parnassus Ave., B1 Plaza Level,
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2507
4.9 out of 5 (148)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (148)
Virtual visits available
Nephrology and Hypertension Faculty Practice
400 Parnassus Ave., B1 Plaza Level,
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2507

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.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Nephrology

  • Residencies

    University of Michigan Hospitals, Internal Medicine

  • Internship

    University of Michigan Hospitals, Internal Medicine

  • Degree

    MD, Weill Cornell Medical College

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    148 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 07, 2025
    Dr Kerry Cho is outstanding
    Jul 31, 2025
    Dr. Cho listens extremely well and shows depth of understanding and compassion.
    Jul 25, 2025
    Dr. Cho is the best physician l have ever seen.
    Jul 19, 2025
    Dr. Kerry Cho is amazingly wonderful. I feel beyond grateful to be on his care.
    Jul 09, 2025
    Dr. Cho is the best. Even his little tips on my life are said so gracefully I take them to heart.
    Jun 27, 2025
    Dr Cho is exceptional; he has a unique ability to provide data and explanations that calm this patient's concerns.
    Jun 18, 2025
    Dr Cho is an excellent physician and caring provider. He listens and disucsses in a true dual relationship. I have the highest regard for him as a nephrologist and provider.
    May 11, 2025
    Wonderful, kindly, caring doctor!
    May 08, 2025
    Dr Cho is always prepared with our meeting with the most current information and research. Extremely personable, professional and very much a human being. I always feel in the best of hands.
    May 03, 2025
    Excellent explanations and ongoing care from Dr. Cho. He helps me understand why he is considering certain treatment options, and also gives me an opportunity to ask questions. He listens and considers me as a whole person with a full life.
    Apr 16, 2025
    Dr Cho has an smazing caring and uplifing manner I felt so happy after speaking with him!
    Mar 19, 2025
    Dr. Cho is an excellent and outstanding doctor. He's very accommodating and caring for his patient. Thank you very much.
    Mar 16, 2025
    Great team.
    Mar 02, 2025
    Dr. Kerry Cho is an amazingly fine and kind physician!!
    Mar 01, 2025
    Dr. Cho is very knowledgeable and explains everything he is doing. I am grateful he is treating me.
    Feb 14, 2025
    With my current medical health issues I've become a little on the repetitive side. The doctor listen and are very patient even though I know they have other patients I appreciate that they can take the time to understand that I need to understand.
    Jan 20, 2025
    Exceptional
    Jan 18, 2025
    Dr. Cho was awesome. He listened, provided needed information and suggestions to keep my kidney healthy.
    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!
    Jul 16, 2024
    He needs to respond in (3) business days at least, before I recommend him to anyone.
    Jul 09, 2024
    Dr. Kerry Cho is the best!!
    Jul 02, 2024
    Dr. Cho has been a wonderful nephrologist
    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.

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

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