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Dr. Ka-Lok Tse, MD

Dr. Ka-Lok Tse, MD

Nephrology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ka-Lok Tse, MD is a nephrologist in Pasadena, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Huntington Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

808 S Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91105
Telehealth available

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Dr. Tse's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tse

4.5

15 ratings, 7 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Oct 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Virginia Kathol – Mar 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lisa Roberts in South Pasadena, CA – Sep 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Alex Morgan in Arcadia, CA – Sep 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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CLAY BERNE in LOS ANGELES, CA – Aug 17, 2017
Dr. Tse's Reply –
Thank you
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
David Lee in Pasadena, CA – May 11, 2016
Dr. Tse's Reply –
It was a great feedback. Thank you.
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About Me

care philosophy

Our philosophy is to elevate the care of nephrology to a higher level with kindness, patient-centered care, effective treatment, and advanced technology.

biography

I was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to the U.S. for better education when I was 17 years old.  I completed my high school at the Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles followed by undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at UCLA.  I obtained...read more
  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Stanford University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Umdnj-rw Johnson Medical School

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1990
  • Ucla

    Undergraduate School, 1986
  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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  • English

  • Cantonese

  • Chinese

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Pasadena Nephrology Corp. A Medical Group808 S Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91105
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Practice

Eaton Canyon Dialysis Center2551 E Washington Blvd Pasadena, CA 91107
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd
    West Hollywood, CA 90048
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Huntington Hospital

    100 W California Blvd
    Pasadena, CA 91105
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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