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Karla Kerlikowske, MD, Internal Medicine, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco VA Medical Center

KarlaKerlikowskeMD

Internal Medicine San Francisco, CA

Professor, Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1989 - 2025

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparative Access to and Use of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Screening by Women’s Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status  
    Christoph I Lee, Karla Kerlikowske, JAMA Network Open
  • Mammography Facilities Serving Vulnerable Women Have Longer Follow‐up Times  
    Leah S Karliner, Karla Kerlikowske, Health Services Research

Authored Content

  • Emerging Trends in Family History of Breast Cancer and Associated RiskSeptember 2017
  • Collaborative Modeling of the Benefits and Harms Associated with Different U.S. Breast Cancer Screening Strategies FREE ONLINE FIRSTJanuary 2016
  • Collaborative Modeling of the Benefits and Harms Associated with Different U.S. Breast Cancer Screening StrategiesJanuary 2016

Press Mentions

  • Mammography Screening Intervals and DCIS: What a New Study Reveals
    Mammography Screening Intervals and DCIS: What a New Study RevealsMarch 13th, 2023
  • My Mammogram Revealed I Have Dense Breasts. What Does That Mean?
    My Mammogram Revealed I Have Dense Breasts. What Does That Mean?March 10th, 2023
  • Despite Katie Couric’s Advice, Doctors Say Ultrasound Breast Exams May Not Be Needed
    Despite Katie Couric’s Advice, Doctors Say Ultrasound Breast Exams May Not Be NeededOctober 30th, 2022
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