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Dr. Rafael Pelayo, MD

Dr. Rafael Pelayo, MD

Sleep Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Rafael Pelayo, MD is a sleep medicine internist in Redwood City, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Stanford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

450 Broadway St Redwood City, CA 94063
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(650) 723-6601

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pelayo specializes in the area of Sleep Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Pelayo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pelayo

4.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
25%
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Telehealth
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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An angry patient – Jan 05, 2024
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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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Mark B in San Francisco, CA – Nov 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rafael Pelayo, MD is a sleep medicine internist in Redwood City, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Stanford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Sleep Medicine

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  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Sleep Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Stanford University Medical Center450 Broadway St Redwood City, CA 94063
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Practice

Stanford Hospital and Clinics300 Pasteur Dr Stanford, CA 94305
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Stanford, CA 94305
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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