Pediatrics

Elaine Ku, M.D.

Pediatric Nephrology

Dr. Elaine Ku is a nephrologist who cares for adult and pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease or high blood pressure. She directs the clinic that prepares adolescents who have kidney disease or have received kidney transplants for the transition into adult health care systems. Ku's research interests include different approaches to diagnosing and managing chronic kidney disease in children versus adults. She is currently studying how blood pressure treatment, obesity and racial disparit

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatric Nephrology

Education & Training

Fellowship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2015)
Residency: LAC - USC Medical Center (2011)
Internship: LAC - USC Medical Center (2008)
Medical School: University of California San Diego School of Medicine (2007)

Years in Practice

19+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Nephrology

Conditions & Treatments

Pediatric NephrologyPediatric Kidney DiseasePediatric Dialysis

Insurance(s) Accepted

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

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCSF Medical Center

Languages

Spanish, Chinese - Mandarin

Conditions Dr. Ku treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Ku accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?

Elaine Ku's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 11 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Ku practice?

Elaine Ku practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Medical Center.

What does Dr. Ku specialize in?

Elaine Ku is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Nephrology.

How long has Dr. Ku been practicing?

Elaine Ku has 19+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

What is Dr. Ku's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2015); Residency: LAC - USC Medical Center (2011); Internship: LAC - USC Medical Center (2008).