- Nephrologists
- CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Dr. Elaine Ku, MD
Dr. Elaine Ku, MD
Nephrology•Female•Age 41
Nephrology
Dr. Elaine Ku, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in San Francisco, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University Of California, San Diego, School Of Medicine medical school in 2007. She is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus. Her office accepts telehealth appointments.
UCSF Pediatric Medical Genetics
533 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143Make an Appointment
(415) 476-2757Healthgrades Provider Compare™
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Ku is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus San Francisco, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Ku's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ku performs Renal Scan more than 80% of her peers
Dr. Ku performs this procedure more than 80% of her peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ku performs Living Kidney Donor Evaluation more than 80% of her peers
Dr. Ku performs this procedure more than 80% of her peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ku performs Kidney Transplant Evaluation more than 80% of her peers
Dr. Ku performs this procedure more than 80% of her peers
Dr. Ku's conditions and procedures:
- Acidosis
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Gout
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Proteinuria
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Renal Scan
- Ultrasound, Renal
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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Dr. Ku accepts
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Dr. Ku accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Basic HMO
- Anthem
- $0 Cost Share AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual Via Exchange)-CA EPO
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze 60 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Bronze 60 D HDHP (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA EPO
- Bronze 60 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Bronze 60 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Bronze 60 HDHP (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
- Bronze 60 HDHP AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze Pathway EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold 80 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Gold 80 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Gold 80 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- Minimum Coverage D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Minimum Coverage EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Pathway X - EPO Network-CA
- PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Platinum 90 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Platinum 90 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Platinum 90 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO
- Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO
- Select-CA PPO
- Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver 70 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 70 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 70 EPO Off Exchange-CA
- Silver 73 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 87 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 94 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Select PPO
- Blue Shield of California
- Access Plus Savenet
- Local Access Plus HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Nephrology
- Pediatric Nephrology
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Pediatrics
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Elaine Ku, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Ku has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Does Dr. Elaine Ku, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Elaine Ku, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Ku frequently treats Renal Scan, Living Kidney Donor Evaluation, and Kidney Transplant Evaluation. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Ku treats.
Where is Dr. Elaine Ku, MD's office located?
Dr. Ku's office is located at 533 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Locations
UCSF Pediatric Medical Genetics
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.85% Patients that would definitely recommend, 15% higher than the national average
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
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