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Kai Zu, MD
4.8
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Hematology/oncology
(board certified)
Oncology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
Kai Zu, MD
4.8
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Hematology/oncology
(board certified)
Oncology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
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Accepting new patients
Location and phone
Cancer Center Oncology Medical Group
5555 Grossmont Center Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942
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About Kai Zu, MD
My goal is to ensure that patients receive high-quality, comprehensive care. Our physicians and staff work together to make this goal a reality.
Age: 59
In practice since: 2004
Gender: Male
Languages: Tagalog, Chinese, Spanish
Education
University of Virginia: Fellowship
University of Virginia: Medical School
State University of New York, Stony Brook: Residency
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Blood disorders
- Bone marrow aspiration studies
- Breast cancer
- Cancer
- Chemotherapy in office
- Second opinions
- Sickle cell anemia
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NPI
1164583639
Insurance plans accepted
Kai Zu, MD, accepts 33 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.8
77 ratings
Patient ratings
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.8
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
September 23, 2026
5.0
Great!!!
Verified Patient
September 15, 2026
2.0
My appointment lasted about 3 minutes. The only thing Dr. Zu did was check if he could feel my reduced tumor and did not state what he thought about it. He didn't ask me any questions about how I'm surviving metastatic breast cancer or how I'm doing emotionally. There was really nothing discussed. I no longer ask questions because he has never answered them in previous visits. No proposed treatment ever discussed, no explanations of my condition, not Informed of test results from blood tests or Pet Scans.
Verified Patient
September 14, 2026
5.0
He is very respectful & compassionate.
Verified Patient
September 4, 2026
5.0
I have never had a bad experience the doctor and the nurses are very helpful and attentive.
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