Alexander Kuo M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
513 Parnassus Ave S-357, Box 0538 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Alexander Kuo is a gastroenterologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Kuo specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Kuo performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
UC San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA Medical Degree
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA Other Degree
Gastroenterologist Medical Degree
Associate Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Transplant Hepatology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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