Hematology

Derrick Tao, MD

Cutaneous (Skin) Medical Oncology

Dr. Derrick L. Tao is a medical oncologist who specializes in treating patients with melanoma and other advanced skin cancers. Having grown up in the Bay Area, he feels deeply honored to care for the community that shaped him. Tao's research focuses on developing early-phase clinical trials to expand treatment options for patients with advanced cancers. He has a particular interest in bringing new adoptive cell therapies (taking immune cells from a patient, modifying them to better attack tumors

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine

Education & Training

Fellowship: Univ of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2025)
Residency: Oregon Health & Science University - OHSU GME (2021)
Internship: Oregon Health & Science University - OHSU GME (2019)
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University (2018)

Years in Practice

8+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Hematology & Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Hematologic MalignanciesLeukemiaLymphomaMultiple Myeloma

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCSF Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Tao treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Tao accept Aetna insurance?

Derrick Tao's public profile lists Aetna, Cigna, and Health Net plus 1 more health plan as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Tao practice?

Derrick Tao practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Medical Center.

What does Dr. Tao specialize in?

Derrick Tao is a board-certified hematology specialist with focus areas in Hematology & Oncology.

How long has Dr. Tao been practicing?

Derrick Tao has 8+ years of clinical experience in hematology.

What is Dr. Tao's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: Univ of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2025); Residency: Oregon Health & Science University - OHSU GME (2021); Internship: Oregon Health & Science University - OHSU GME (2019).