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Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Sports Medicine and Gynecology
SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1990)
Professional interests include: urologic surgery, stress urinary incontinence, infertility, and more.
1580 Valencia Street Suite 802
San Francisco, CA 94110

Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD is a female pelvic medicine specialist in San Francisco, CA specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, sports medicine and gynecology. She graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1990 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Memorial Hospital, Brown and Toland Physicians, Sutter Health, California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

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Office Locations

Sutter Health

1100 Van Ness Avenue Floor 4
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 750-7050
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California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC)

1580 Valencia Street Suite 802
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 750-7050
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165 Rowland Way Suite 201
Novato, CA 94949
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Some issues Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD can help you with:

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

  • Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
  • Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
  • Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
  • Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
  • Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

  • Weight gain
  • Acne
  • Facial or body hair
  • Thinning head hair
  • Missing or irregular periods
  • Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

  • Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
  • Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
  • Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
  • Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
  • Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
  • Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
  • Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

In The News 

“Dr. Katherine Hsiao, right, with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation watches a monitor while guiding instruments during a demonstration of a procedure to treat uterine fibroids in women using...”—"Novato hospital offers first uterine growth treatment in Marin", Marin Independent Journal, March 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 37
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 21
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 64
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 41
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 28
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 26
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 29
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 53
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 34
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in San Francisco, CA during 2020 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 37
doctor visit 59
gynecologic procedures 37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 63
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and cancer.

Hypertension 34
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 13
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in San Francisco, CA during 2021 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 63
doctor visit 40
gynecologic procedures 63

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 88
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 35
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in San Francisco, CA during 2022 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 31
doctor visit 92
gynecologic procedures 31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 77
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and cancer.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in San Francisco, CA during 2023 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 29
doctor visit 130
gynecologic procedures 29

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 78
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and cancer.

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in San Francisco, CA were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

breast exam 40
doctor visit 57
gynecologic procedures 40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 34
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 41
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 5
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 37
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 2
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 1
Asthma 1
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 1
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 6

Education & Training

Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1990. She completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1990)

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Francis Memorial Hospital
Brown and Toland Physicians
Sutter Health
California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC)
SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of California, MultiPlan, WellCare, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Alliance PPO, Magellan Health Services, HealthSmart, Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including..., Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Cigna
Blue Shield of California
Anthem Blue Cross of California
MultiPlan
WellCare
Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO
Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare
Alliance PPO
Magellan Health Services
HealthSmart
Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO
Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including...
Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO
Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 129 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Francisco, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Katherine T. Hsiao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $8,479 Da Vinci Surgical System
$8,479
Hologic, LLC $727 ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM
$533 		CoolSeal Generator
$129 		OMNI HYSTEROSCOPE
$41 		NovaSure
$24
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC $707 ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM
$427 		CoolSeal Generator
$151 		MYOSURE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE
$83 		FLUENT FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
$45
AbbVie, Inc. $310 Lupron
$152 		Orilissa
$116 		Lupaneta
$23
$19
Acessa Health Inc. $266 ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM
$266
Other $1,462 DUAVEE
$135 		STRATAFIX
$131 		Vessel Sealing
$130 		LYNPARZA
$128 		INTRAROSA
$106 		Other
$831
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $8,000
Food and Beverage $3,309
Travel and Lodging $535
Education $106

Biography

Dr. Katherine Hsiao's areas of specialization are female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, gynecology, and sports medicine. She is a graduate of SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. For her residency, Dr. Hsiao trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Hsiao's areas of expertise include menopause, colposcopy, and intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. She has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. She accepts Magellan Health Services, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Hsiao's hospital/clinic affiliations include California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), Brown and Toland Physicians, and St. Francis Memorial Hospital. According to Brown and Toland Physicians, new patients are welcome to contact her office in San Francisco, CA.

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