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Dr. Ya-Kuan Chen, MD

Dr. Ya-Kuan Chen, MD

Nephrology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ya-Kuan Chen, MD is a nephrologist in Oakland, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chen has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stanford Hospital and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

Practice

388 9th St Ste 218 Oakland, CA 94607

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Stanford Hospital Stanford, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chen specializes in the area of Nephrology. See board certifications
  • 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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About Me

biography

Dr. Ya-Kuan Chen, MD is a nephrologist in Oakland, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chen has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1995....read more
  • Nephrology

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  • University Of California-san Francisco

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Nephrology
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  • English

  • Chinese

  • Mandarin

Locations

Practice

Office388 9th St Ste 218 Oakland, CA 94607
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Office494 Hawthorne Ave # B Oakland, CA 94609
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Practice

Easter Seal Society of Alameda2757 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA 94612
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Practice

Office3300 Webster St Ste 804 Oakland, CA 94609
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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
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    350 Hawthorne Ave
    Oakland, CA 94609
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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    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
  • Alameda Hospital

    2070 Clinton Ave
    Alameda, CA 94501
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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