Catherine C. Smith

MD

Hematologist-oncologist
Leukemia researcher and lifelong San Francisco Giants fan

Dr. Catherine Smith is a hematologist-oncologist who cares for patients with acute leukemia and myeloproliferative neoplasms (blood cancers that occur when the body overproduces one of the blood cell types). She specializes in acute myeloid leukemia (also known as acute myelogenous leukemia or AML), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that spreads rapidly. She has a particular interest in treating AML patients who have mutations in the FLT3 gene, which is involved in leukemia cell growth, division and survival and is a factor that may be useful in making a prognosis.

Smith's research focuses on understanding why some patients do not respond to AML therapies and on developing new strategies to treat these patients.

A San Francisco native, Smith earned her medical degree from Duke University and completed a residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF.

  • Education

    Duke University, 2002

  • Residencies

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2005

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Hematology-Oncology, 2009

  • Board Certifications

    Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

  • Languages

    Cantonese

My patients inspire me to do my best every day.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    134 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 04, 2023
    Dr Smith is an outstanding caring physician.Our discussion calmed my anxiety. I am very grateful to have her as my Dr
    Feb 23, 2023
    Dr Catherine Smith is brilliant.
    Feb 10, 2023
    Dr. Smith is a gem
    Jan 05, 2023
    Dr Smith is an excellent Dr. She listens carefully and is very sensitive to ny needs
    Dec 12, 2022
    Dr. Smith is great been treating sense 2014.
    Nov 03, 2022
    She's the best!
    Oct 27, 2022
    Dr. Smith is an amazing brilliant & compassionate human being. There are not enough words for me to express my appreciation. Also words could never express my family s gratitude for all she did and continue to do for me.
    Sep 30, 2022
    Best care provider
    Sep 29, 2022
    Dr smith was a very friendly and informative dr. It was my first visit to the clinic but I felt like i've been a patient for years because they made me feel so at ease and comfortable.
    Sep 28, 2022
    Dr Smith is a great lady.........
    Sep 22, 2022
    I am in good hands
    Aug 25, 2022
    Catherine Smith is the doctor everyone wants. She's friendly she listens she talks to me like I'm a real human being and you can tell that she really cares.
    Aug 13, 2022
    Excellent service
    Jul 14, 2022
    Dr. Smith as a world renowned hematologist is a credit and asset of the UCSF community.
    May 23, 2022
    Good meeting.
    Apr 29, 2022
    The room was so cold Inhad to stand in the hallway
    Apr 24, 2022
    I feel very fortunate to have Dr Smith as my provider. She has made my recent experience much more manageable and provided answers to my questions as needed.
    Apr 07, 2022
    Dr. Smith is just the best. Perfect!!
    Oct 14, 2021
    Dr Smith and her team have provided me with consistent and thorough care and provided me with information and the tools I need to continue on a path of healing and defeating this insidious disease. Along with the level of care and professionalism they also show compassion and I feel that they actually listen to me when I am explaining how I'm feeling both mentally and physically. I am very fortunate of have them as my care team.
    Sep 30, 2021
    Advised to get booster shot ASAP (and before planned travel to a wedding out of state). Resolved confusion I had about the Moderna booster.
    Aug 25, 2021
    Dr. Smith has a very caring and supportive demeanor
    Jul 03, 2021
    Dr. Smith was outstanding. It was the UCSF system that dragged its feet in providing the initial appointment.
    Jun 18, 2021
    Dr Smith is an extraordinary physician. She gives clear explanations about my condition discussed medication options and is very empathic. I am grateful that she is my physician.
    Jun 08, 2021
    Dr. Smith is smart efficient clear and warm-hearted.

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