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Dr. Alison T. Matsunaga, MD is a pediatric oncologist in Greenbrae, CA specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Alison T. Matsunaga, MD is affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, Hill Physicians and John Muir Memorial Hospital.
1300 South Eliseo Drive Suite 204
Greenbrae, CA 94904
1825 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
215 N Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93701
2401 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
500 Doyle Park Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
744 52nd Street
Oakland, CA 94609
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:
Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.
Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.
Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.
Dr. Alison T. Matsunaga, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals (1990)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Alison T. Matsunaga, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alison T. Matsunaga, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Blue Shield, Aetna, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Chinese Community Health Plan, Central Health, Brand New Day and Canopy Health.
According to our sources, Dr. Alison T. Matsunaga, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alison T. Matsunaga, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$7,221
ALPROLIX $138 |
$7,083 |
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$2,408
$2,408 |
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$97
$97 |
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$90
SOLIRIS $90 |
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$50
Hemophilia - RECOMBINATE $50 |
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$39
PROMACTA $25 |
Kogenate FS $14 |
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Dr. Alison Matsunaga's area of specialization is pediatric hematology/oncology. She has a special interest in hemostasis, thrombosis (blood clots), and hemophilia. Dr. Matsunaga is professionally affiliated with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Brown and Toland Physicians, and Hill Physicians. She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Shield, Anthem, and Health Net. She has an open panel in Oakland, CA according to Brown and Toland Physicians. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Dr. Matsunaga attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine.
