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Karen, MD

Hematology Oncology • Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
Cancer Center Burlingame
650-341-9131
Portrait of Karen
Portrait of Karen
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Karen, MD

Hematology Oncology • Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
Cancer Center Burlingame
650-341-9131

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About me

Dr. Karen Chee is a hematologist and oncologist who provides general cancer care while also specializing in cancers of the gastrointestinal organs and hematologic benign and malignant disorders.

Chee's research focuses on developing treatments for a variety of neoplasms (abnormal growths that may be cancerous). She has authored and co-authored multiple papers on the topic.

Chee earned her medical degree at the University of California, Davis, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology and oncology.

Chee is a member of the American Medical Association, California Medical Association, American College of Physicians, American Society of Hematology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Chee plays seven musical instruments and is an avid and intrepid traveler, despite having once been attacked by a monkey on a trip to China.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine/Hematology
  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Med/Medical Oncology
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Hematology - Oncology, Univ of CA Davis Medical Center GME

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, Univ of CA Davis Medical Center GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Univ of CA Davis Medical Center GME

Degree

  • MD, University of California-Davis School of Medicine

My expertise

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    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
    776 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 26, 2026

      Dr Chee is fantastic !

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 24, 2026

      Dr.Chee is the best!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 24, 2026

      I am very pleased with the medical help I amReceiving.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 24, 2026

      All good

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 24, 2026

      I think that Dr. Chee is second-to-none in her ability to explain things in a way folks can understand. She is such a genuine and caring person. I really appreciate her clinical acumen and bedside manner.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 22, 2026

      I'm so fortunate to have Dr. Karen Chee as my oncologist. She is so knowledgeable and Caring. I would give her a 10 if I could!

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