UCSF Multiple Myeloma Affiliate Network

Grand MMTI

As part of UCSF’s commitment to bring world-class medical treatment to patients across Northern California, we have developed and partnered with affiliated cancer centers throughout Northern California to bring UCSF-level care to patients at sites closer to home.  Physicians at these external sites work closely with the myeloma experts at UCSF, providing patients with access to the most up-to-date treatment including clinical trial options. 

UCSF Multiple Myeloma Affiliates

UCSF Cancer Center – San Mateo

Karen Chee, MD

Karen Chee, MD
MSP physician
Director of Hematology, UCSF Cancer Program of the Peninsula
Physician profile
Dr. Karen Chee is a hematologist/oncologist. As a hematologist, she sees patients with both benign and malignant disorders. Among the hematologic malignancies, she is an expert in treating multiple myeloma as well as lymphoma and chronic leukemias.

 

Matthew Lee, MD

Matthew Lee, DO
Physician profile
Dr. Matthew Lee is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist, with a particular interest in hematologic malignancies and especially multiple myeloma, working with UCSF faculty in providing novel therapies including immunotherapies for his patients.

UCSF Cancer Center, Berkeley

Nisha Hariharan, MD

Nisha Hariharan, MD
Physician profile
Dr. Nisha Hariharan is a hematologist-oncologist who cares for patients with blood disorders, including multiple myeloma. She utilizes treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy tailored to each individual patient. She works closely with the faculty in San Francisco.

UCSF – Washington Cancer Center, Fremont

Matthew Tenold, MD

Matthew Tenold, MD
Physician profile
Dr. Matthew Tenold is a hematologist/oncologist and his experience as a lymphoma patient inspired him to care for patients and participate in further research in blood cancers. He strives to bring the best options for patients with multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, and other cancers. He enjoys working closely with colleagues at all UCSF locations in a coordinated care approach. This allows patients to receive a large portion of their treatment closer to home as they prepare for unique therapies such as stem-cell transplant, CAR-T cell therapy, or clinical trials at the primary UCSF campus.

UCSF Cancer Center – Fresno

Haifaa Abdulhaq, MD

Haifaa Abdulhaq, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Director of Hematology
Director of Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Physician profile
Dr. Haifaa Abdulhaq is board certified in hematology and medical oncology with expertise in Malignant Hematology including Multiple Myeloma, Lymphoproliferative neoplasms, Myeloproliferative neoplasms, Acute Leukemia, and has an interest in Stem Cell transplantation. Dr. Abdulhaq’s interests also include clinical research. She serves as the principal investigator on many clinical trials in malignant hematology..

Mohammed Bukari, MD, FACP

Mohammed Bukari, MD, FACP
HS Assoc Clinical Professor Medicine
Physician profile
Dr. Mohammed S. Bukari is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology, with clinical expertise and research interests in Multiple Myeloma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).