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Lawrence D. Kaplan
5.0 out of 5 (62)
Lawrence D. Kaplan

Lawrence D. Kaplan, MD

Hematology Oncology | Lymphoma

Director, Lymphoma Program

Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program
400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2421
5.0 out of 5 (62)
Virtual visits available
5.0 out of 5 (62)
Virtual visits available
Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program
400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2421

Dr. Lawrence D. Kaplan, a hematologist-oncologist, directs UCSF's lymphoma program. He is an international leader in the treatment of lymphoma and HIV-associated lymphoma.

In his research, Kaplan is particularly interested in developing new treatments for lymphoma and the HIV-related form of this cancer.

Kaplan earned his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He completed a residency in medicine at Boston Medical Center and completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF. He joined UCSF in 1985.

Kaplan's professional activities include serving on the Lymphoma Working Group of the AIDS Malignancy Consortium, a clinical trials group supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). He formerly chaired the group's steering committee. He also serves on the lymphoma committee of Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, a national research group sponsored by the NCI.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, 1985

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1983

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Hematology, 1985

  • Residencies

    Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1983

  • Internship

    Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1981

  • Education

    University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, 1980

  • Languages

    English

Conditions I specialize in

  • Aplastic anemia

  • Blood cancer

  • Blood disorders

  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

  • Cryoglobulinemia

  • Hemolytic anemia

  • Langerhans cell histiocytosis

  • Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance

  • Porphyria

  • Thrombocytopenia

Treatments I provide

  • Biological targeted therapy

  • Cancer chemotherapy

  • Cancer immunotherapy

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    62 Ratings
    About our process
    Jan 03, 2025
    Dr. Kaplan has ALWAYS been kind, helpful, responsive and supportive. He always takes the time needed to discuss my concerns and NEVER makes me feel like he is rushed and is NEVER dismissive. He's an excellent example of the best kind of physician!
    Nov 11, 2024
    Very good
    Jul 19, 2024
    Dr Kaplan is the best!!!
    May 18, 2024
    Very happy with Dr Kaplan's care
    Jan 06, 2024
    Limited referral opportunities as Dr. Kaplan has "retired " and only works part time.
    Sep 22, 2023
    As the gentleman who checked me in said, "Wow, you get to see The Man!" I agree.
    Sep 08, 2023
    Truly caring physician. Answered my questions thoroughly and honestly. Excellent experise was obvious
    Aug 05, 2023
    Provider is officially retired and works 2days/mom. I question whether he would take on a new patient.
    Jul 09, 2023
    Dr. Kaplan is DaBest

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