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Dr. Phillip Telefus, MD

Dr. Phillip Telefus, MD

Pain Medicine*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Phillip Telefus, MD is a pain medicine physician in San Jose, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 2013. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

San Jose Medical Center

250 Hospital Pkwy San Jose, CA 95119
Telehealth available

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(408) 972-3364

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Telefus specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Phillip Telefus, MD is a pain medicine physician in San Jose, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 2013. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • St. Georges University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2013
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

San Jose Medical Center

San Jose Medical Center250 Hospital Pkwy San Jose, CA 95119
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center

    700 Lawrence Expy
    Santa Clara, CA 95051
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center

    250 Hospital Pkwy
    San Jose, CA 95119
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Watsonville Community Hospital

    75 Nielson St
    Watsonville, CA 95076

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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