Clinical Centers | Nephrology - Stanford Medicine
Nephrology • Palo Alto, CA
About
Clinical Centers | Nephrology - Stanford Medicine Palo Alto - What it is: The Stanford Division of Nephrology is a medical education and clinical department within Stanford University School of Medicine, focused on adult nephrology care, pediatric nephrology, obstetrics, clinics & services, emergency department care, and clinical trials. It supports research through affiliated centers and institutes. - Services and scope: Offers specialty clinics and services in nephrology for adults and children, emergency department access, and participation in clinical trials. It operates as part of the Department of Medicine at Stanford Medicine in Palo Alto, CA. - Organization: Educational/hospital affiliation under Stanford Medicine; headquartered in Palo Alto, California. - Quick facts: Industry—Hospitals and Health Care; Type—Educational; LinkedIn presence exists (Stanford Division of Nephrology).
Clinic Type
Nephrology
Address
Main hospital Boswell building, 1st floor; Palo Alto campus; Livermore; Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC)
Phone
(650) 723-6961 (Nephrology clinic) | (650) 725-9891 (Transplant clinic)
medalumni@stanford.edu
Opening Hours
Nephrology Clinic meets three half-days each week; General Nephrology Clinic on Palo Alto campus weekly; Livermore clinic weekly; Dialysis Clinic meets weekly
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are the Nephrology Clinic hours?
Nephrology Clinic Meets three half-days each week and serves patients with all types of renal disease, electrolyte disorders, kidney stones, and hypertension.
Where is the Nephrology Clinic located?
All clinics are in the main hospital located in the Boswell building on the 1st floor.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Stanford Health Care official profiles, WebMD, and Vitals: 4.5/5 (WebMD, 16 ratings) and 4.7/5 (Stanford Health Care, 43 ratings) for representative individual physicians (Varies by provider; typically ranges from 8 to 43+ reviews per physician profile)
Patients praise
- Physicians are described as knowledgeable, thorough, and professional
- High levels of patient appreciation for doctors who listen and address concerns
- Effective treatment and diagnosis experiences for complex conditions
- Courteous and professional clinic staff
Common complaints
- Difficulty with communication or responsiveness outside of appointments
- Perceived administrative or follow-up issues
"Dr. Kim is honestly the best Doctor I’ve had... He’s very thorough with explaining the condition, treatment plan, makes recommendations about diet and exercise, patiently answers all questions and generally has an excellent positive attitude."
— Stanford Health Care patient review for Dr. Jackson Kim"Dr. Lafayette is great 1-on-1 but you will not be able to get a hold of him or get any info you need unless you personally go to Stanford and demand what you want."
— Vitals patient review for Dr. Richard Lafayette"Dr. Yu is THE best neprologist I've ever had (in 20 yrs!). She really cares, listens, gives thoughtful feedback - technically excellent!!"
— Stanford Health Care patient review for Dr. Margaret YuSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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