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Dr. Alka Kanaya, MD

Dr. Alka Kanaya, MD

Internal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Alka Kanaya, MD is an internist in San Francisco, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 1995. She is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. She is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

General Internal Medicine at Mount Zion

1545 Divisadero St San Francisco, CA 94143
(844) 727-8273

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kanaya specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kanaya's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kanaya

4.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
25%
25%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 10, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
May 16, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Alka Kanaya is a specialist in internal medicine who provides primary care. Kanaya's research focuses on the causes and prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and she has developed a three-pronged research program to investigate...read more

biography

Dr. Alka Kanaya is a specialist in internal medicine who provides primary care.Kanaya's research focuses on the causes and prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and she has developed a three-pronged research program to investigate...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of California At San Francisco

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

General Internal Medicine at Mount Zion

General Internal Medicine at Mount Zion1545 Divisadero St San Francisco, CA 94143
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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