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Introducing Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist Karen Rabin, MD, PhD

Center for Cancer, Blood Disorders and Cellular Therapies

Dr. Karen Rabin has joined the Center for Cancer, Blood Disorders, and Cellular Therapies at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals as Director of the Leukemia Program. A nationally recognized leader in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Dr. Rabin brings specialized expertise in treating children with both complex hematologic cancers and unique needs.

Clinical expertise:

  • Pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
  • Specialized management of ALL in children with Down syndrome
  • Complex hematological malignancies

Research leadership:

  • Understanding genetic features and improving outcomes for ALL in children with Down syndrome
  • Innovative strategies to improve ALL cure rates
  • Enhancing outcomes for Latino children and adolescents with ALL
  • NIH- and foundation-funded research on ALL outcomes

Dr. Rabin sees patients in the following locations:

San Francisco
UCSF Ron Conway Family
Gateway Medical Building
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor

Oakland
UCSF Benioff Children’s
Hospital Oakland
744 52nd St., Third Floor


Referrals

Pediatric Access Center
(877) 822-4453 (877-UC-CHILD)

Referral Form

ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/oncology-referral

Fax

Oakland: (510) 985-2202
San Francisco: (415) 353-4485