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Dr. Alison T. Matsunaga, MD is a pediatric oncologist in Oakland, CA specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1986 and has 38 years of experience. 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.
747 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 in 1986. 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 (1986)
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, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Health Net, Chinese Community Health Plan, Central Health, Brand New Day and Canopy Health.
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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, who practices in Oakland, CA, is a medical specialist in pediatric hematology/oncology. In her practice, she is particularly interested in hemostasis, thrombosis (blood clots), and hemophilia. She is professionally affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, and Hill Physicians. Dr. Matsunaga studied medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
