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Lulu Tsao, MD

Allergy and Immunology
Allergy & Immunology Parnassus
415-353-2725
Portrait of Lulu Tsao
Portrait of Lulu Tsao
ucsf logo

Lulu Tsao, MD

Allergy and Immunology
Allergy & Immunology Parnassus
415-353-2725

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About me

Dr. Lulu Tsao is an allergist and immunologist who cares for patients with a wide variety of allergic and immune deficiency conditions. She has a special interest in medication allergies, as well as in immune deficiencies that result from medical treatments for other conditions.

Tsao's research focuses on how to provide high-quality allergy and immunology care to diverse patient populations, including the best uses of telemedicine in allergy care. She has also developed processes to improve care for patients with medication allergies, such as pregnant patients with penicillin allergies.

Tsao earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. At UCSF, she completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in allergy and immunology. During her fellowship, she was also participating in the national Veterans Affairs Quality Scholars Fellowship Program. She is a member of the American Association of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Allergy & Immunology, American Board of Allergy and Immunology
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Allergy/Immunology, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Degree

  • MD, Harvard Medical School

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    98 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 4, 2025

      Very friendly, highly competent, and caring.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 23, 2025

      Great experience with all the staff and care providers!! I felt so well taken care of.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 29, 2025

      I feel very lucky to have had Dr Lulu Tsao. She had clearly reviewed my history, had relevant questions for me, listened to my goals and my preferences, explained treatment options. I felt respected, heard, and included.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 22, 2025

      Dr. Tsao showed incredible dedication and tailored everything to meet my needs. I felt truly cared for.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 18, 2025

      The best doctor

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 28, 2025

      It was so nice to meet Dr Tsao in person. She's kind, thorough, knowledgeable and she has a great memory for personal details.

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