Lawrence D. Kaplan

MD

Director, Lymphoma Program
Hematologist-oncologist

Dr. Lawrence D. Kaplan, a hematologist-oncologist, directs UCSF's lymphoma program. He is an international leader in the treatment of lymphoma and HIV-associated lymphoma.

In his research, Kaplan is particularly interested in developing new treatments for lymphoma and the HIV-related form of this cancer.

Kaplan earned his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He completed a residency in medicine at Boston Medical Center and completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF. He joined UCSF in 1985.

Kaplan's professional activities include serving on the Lymphoma Working Group of the AIDS Malignancy Consortium, a clinical trials group supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). He formerly chaired the group's steering committee. He also serves on the lymphoma committee of Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, a national research group sponsored by the NCI.

  • Education

    UCLA, 1980

  • Residencies

    Boston Medical Center, Medicine, 1983

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Hematology and Oncology, 1985

  • Board Certifications

    Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Clinical Professor

  • Languages

    French

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Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    72 Ratings
    About our process
    May 18, 2024
    Very happy with Dr Kaplan's care
    Jan 06, 2024
    Limited referral opportunities as Dr. Kaplan has "retired " and only works part time.
    Sep 22, 2023
    As the gentleman who checked me in said, "Wow, you get to see The Man!" I agree.
    Sep 08, 2023
    Truly caring physician. Answered my questions thoroughly and honestly. Excellent experise was obvious
    Aug 05, 2023
    Provider is officially retired and works 2days/mom. I question whether he would take on a new patient.
    Jul 09, 2023
    Dr. Kaplan is DaBest
    Apr 25, 2023
    Dr. Kaplan has retired and so has a very limited appointment schedule.
    Mar 25, 2023
    Dr. Kaplan is amazing
    Mar 07, 2023
    Dr. Kaplan has retired and works just 2 days a month.
    Mar 03, 2023
    I rate Dr Kaplan not as very good but EXCELLENT
    Feb 24, 2023
    Come on: this Doctor is one of the finest I've been treated by
    Feb 03, 2023
    I was never seen and paid a co-pay for never seeing anyone. I would love to be refunded! I pay a month out of my own pocket for health care to be sure I can get into UCSF, then pay another just to go to the office. I would expect better care, attention and concern for my health than I got at this visit.
    Jan 07, 2023
    Very pleased with care I have received from Dr. Kaplan and the whole oncology dept
    Dec 17, 2022
    I need to change care to UCLA because of my location and he said he can't be my Dr. But I knew that he is retiring. He steered me in the right direction. He was helpful in problem solving the fact the he had difficulty hearing me was very distracting for him.

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