Dermatology | Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Dermatology • Santa Clara, CA • Since 1876
About
Summary: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) is a 731-bed public hospital in San Jose, part of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (with O’Connor, Regional Medical Center, and St. Louise Regional Hospital) and serving as the county’s health care safety net. It offers extensive acute services including adult and pediatric emergency/trauma care, a high-risk NICU, an ACS-verified Burn Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center, and emergency/acute inpatient psychiatric services, plus specialized programs in fields like diabetes, renal care, maternal health, oncology, and critical care. SCVMC is owned/operated by the County of Santa Clara as part of its health system and is a key trauma and specialty care provider in the region. What to know (relevant to dermatology access/coordination): - SCVMC is the regional health system hub; dermatology services may be available through the hospital’s specialty clinics or through its broader county health network. - For specialty dermatology or skin-related care, contact SCVMC via the main lines or the County of Santa Clara Health System to request a dermatology referral or appointment. - Primary contact: scvmc@hhs.sccgov.org; main phone options include (888) 334-1000 or (408) 885-5000. If you’re seeking dermatology-specific details (services, clinics, wait times, or appointment scheduling) I can look for SCVMC dermatology offerings or current clinic schedules.
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
Dermatology Division, Department of Medicine, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, 751 S Fourth St, San Jose, CA 95112 (SCVMC)
Phone
+14088855000
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD/Day of Difference: 3.0 out of 5 stars (based on 4 ratings for specific dermatology providers) (1 written review for specific provider)
- Yelp: 2.0 to 2.4 out of 5 stars (hospital-wide/clinic aggregate) (Approximately 600+ hospital-wide reviews; 10 reviews for dermatology aggregate)
Patients praise
- Some patients report caring, compassionate, and professional staff interactions
- Integration of electronic medical records aimed at improving communication and efficiency
- Affiliation with Stanford University faculty and residents providing specialized care
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and during visits
- Concerns regarding provider interaction and perceived lack of time spent with patients
- Reports of ineffective treatments or follow-up communication issues
- Mixed general hospital safety and care ratings
"Terrible Doctor ever! I came at 8:30 am and I had been waiting for this appointment for 3 months... she spend 1 min with me, didn’t answer my question and left. They proscribed same medication that didn’t help me at all."
— WebMD Review of Dermatology Provider"I got lucky to be around these caring, compassionate, kind and professional individuals, who took the best care of me."
— Yelp Review of SCVMCSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Hospital - Medicare — May 13, 2026
- Site Updates: Sutter Medical Center, Santa Clara | Vitals — Apr 13, 2026
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center | Kaiser Permanente — Jun 10, 2026
- Sutter Health Opens Doors to Flagship Campus in Santa Clara | Vitals — Oct 14, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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