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Dr. Richard Shames, MD

Dr. Richard Shames, MD

Pediatric Allergy & Immunology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Shames, MD is a pediatric allergist immunologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1986. He is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

Practice

725 Welch Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 498-7103

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Richard Shames, MD is a pediatric allergist immunologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1986. He is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

  • Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1986
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Locations

Practice

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford725 Welch Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Office2680 Hanover St Palo Alto, CA 94304
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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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