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Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Katherine Elizabeth Chou, DPM)
Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Professional interests include: athlete's foot, injections, elbow problems, and more.
2100 Webster Street Suite 407
San Francisco, CA 94115

Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM is a podiatrist in San Francisco, CA specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). She graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM is affiliated with Sutter Health.

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Office Locations

Sutter Health

2100 Webster Street Suite 407
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 426-7771
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Some issues Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ankle brachial index

By Affordability:

nail procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM performed more ankle brachial index (ABI) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for nail procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 155

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM.

Gender
Male 16
Female 28
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 25
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 13
85 and over 16
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 36
Dementia 32
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 167

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM.

Gender
Male 19
Female 41
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 30
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 34
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM in 2014

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 33
Dementia 35
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM treated as a podiatrist in San Francisco, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 231
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 58
skin procedures 58

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM.

Gender
Male 46
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 86
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 32
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 66
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM in 2015

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 33
Dementia 25
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM treated as a podiatrist in San Francisco, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 176
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 55
skin procedures 55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM.

Gender
Male 21
Female 44
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 42
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 23
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM in 2016

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 37
Dementia 20
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM treated as a podiatrist in San Francisco, CA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 301
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 69
skin procedures 69

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM.

Gender
Male 57
Female 85
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 102
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM in 2017

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 39
Dementia 14
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM treated as a podiatrist in San Francisco, CA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 106
doctor visit 923
excision 52
nail procedures 86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 235
skin procedures 235

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM.

Gender
Male 143
Female 192
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 226
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 54
Other 25
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 121
85 and over 64
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM in 2018

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM treated as a podiatrist in San Francisco, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 181
doctor visit 927
excision 31
nail procedures 150
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 252
skin procedures 252

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM.

Gender
Male 0
Female 204
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 248
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 55
Other 29
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 59
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM in 2019

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 32
Dementia 10
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM treated as a podiatrist in San Francisco, CA during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 238
doctor visit 678
excision 68
nail procedures 170
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 176
skin procedures 176

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM.

Gender
Male 124
Female 168
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 192
Black 16
Hispanic 12
Asian 49
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 123
From 75 to 84 110
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM in 2020

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 34
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM treated as a podiatrist in San Francisco, CA during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 259
doctor visit 789
excision 38
nail procedures 221
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 228
skin procedures 228

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM.

Gender
Male 131
Female 186
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 218
Black 16
Hispanic 13
Asian 49
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 115
From 75 to 84 140
85 and over 47
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM in 2021

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 29
Dementia 6
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM treated as a podiatrist in San Francisco, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 208
doctor visit 805
nail procedures 208
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 228
skin procedures 228
vascular procedures 55

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM.

Gender
Male 132
Female 200
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 230
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 55
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 151
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM in 2022

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 30
Dementia 5
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM treated as a podiatrist in San Francisco, CA were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 198
doctor visit 469
excision 47
nail procedures 167
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 162
skin procedures 162
vascular procedures 55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM.

Gender
Male 62
Female 113
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander 30
Non-Hispanic White 127
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 2
Other 11
Age
75 to 84 56
85 and over 28
Less than 65 4
65 to 74 66

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 14
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed residency at Kaiser Permanente. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

Residency: Kaiser Permanente

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM has a high overall rating with an average of 3.86 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM from all over the web to help you find the right in San Francisco, CA. 

3.86
Overall Rating
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Katherine E. Chou, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $171 TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES
$147 		Anchorage
$24
Sandoz Inc. $105 KERYDIN
$105
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $39 NON-PRODUCT
$39
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. $24 FOOTANDANKLE
$24
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC $17 JUBLIA
$17
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $356

Biography

Dr. Katherine Chou is a specialist in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) in San Francisco, CA. She is rated 4.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Her areas of expertise include the following: deformity correction, strains, and neuroma. Dr. Chou trained at Kaiser Permanente for her residency. She is affiliated with Sutter Health. Her practice in San Francisco, CA is open to new patients as reported by Sutter Health.

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