


Dr. Ya-Kuan Chen, MD
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.
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388 9th St Ste 218 Oakland, CA 94607Make an Appointment
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Dr. Chen is affiliated with Stanford Hospital Stanford, a highly rated hospital.
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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 moreNephrology
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University Of California-san Francisco
Fellowship HospitalBaylor College Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1998Baylor College Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1996Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1995
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- Recipient of 34
hospital awardsAmerica'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
View all awardsAmerica'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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 27
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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hospital awardView all awardsPatient 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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