Urology

Carissa Chu, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Urology

Dr. Carissa Chu is a urologic oncologist at UCSF in San Francisco, specializing in the surgical management of urologic cancers, including prostate, bladder, kidney, testis, and urethral/penile cancers. She employs both open surgical techniques and minimally invasive approaches to treat these conditions, serving adult patients with malignant urologic diseases. Following her recruitment to UCSF faculty in 2023, she has focused her clinical practice on complex oncologic cases requiring precise canc

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Credentials

Education & Training

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (MD, 2015)
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (Urology, 2021)
Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Urologic Oncology, 2023)

Years in Practice

11+ years

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Urologic Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Prostate Cancer SurgeryUrologic OncologyTesticular CancerBladder CancerKidney CancerProstate Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCSF Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Chu treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Chu accept Aetna insurance?

Carissa Chu's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 8 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Chu practice?

Carissa Chu practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Medical Center.

What does Dr. Chu specialize in?

Carissa Chu is a board-certified urology specialist with focus areas in Urologic Oncology.

How long has Dr. Chu been practicing?

Carissa Chu has 11+ years of clinical experience in urology.

What is Dr. Chu's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (MD, 2015); Residency: University of California, San Francisco (Urology, 2021); Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Urologic Oncology, 2023).