Nephrology - Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Nephrology • Santa Clara, CA • Since 1876
About
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) is a 731-bed, county-run teaching hospital in San Jose, CA, serving as the health care safety net for Santa Clara County. It offers comprehensive adult and pediatric emergency and trauma services, a regional high-risk Neonatal ICU, an ACS-verified Burn Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center, and a CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center. The center provides extensive nephrology-related care within its broader services (critical care, inpatient and outpatient services, and maternal/child health), and supports clinical training for 30+ health professions, including RN education and residency programs. SCVMC collaborates with Stanford University for residency and fellowship training. Key leadership includes roles in clinical and support services, department chairs, and specialty program directors.
Clinic Type
Nephrology
Address
2220 Moorpark Avenue, Valley Specialty Center, Suite 240, San Jose, CA 95128
Phone
+1 (408) 885-4845
FederalPPDRQuestions@cms.hhs.gov
Opening Hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm (regular hours listed per day: Tue–Fri 8:00 am–4:30 pm)
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FAQs
What are the nephrology clinic hours?
Sunday: Closed; Monday–Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; Saturday: Closed
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS / Hospital Level: 2 out of 5 stars (General Hospital) (3,834 surveys (General Hospital))
- Renal Care Center (Dialysis specific): Generally high (4-5 stars) (Varies by metric/survey)
Patients praise
- Renal Care Center performs well in clinical quality and patient satisfaction surveys, often exceeding state and national averages
- Nephrology patients frequently commend individual physicians for being professional, dedicated, and caring
- Initiatives exist to improve communication and advance care planning for nephrology patients
Common complaints
- General hospital patient satisfaction is low (2 out of 5 stars)
- Concerns regarding noise levels, cleanliness, and staff assistance at the general hospital level
- Doctor and nurse communication scores are slightly below national averages for the hospital overall
"Words can't describe how dedicated, professional and caring Dr. Lugovoy is. She always took her time and answered all of my questions."
— Vitals (Patient Review)"Dr Squarer has been my physician for years and I would highly recommend her to family and friends. I've never felt rushed during my visit..."
— Healthgrades (Patient Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Frank Luo — Apr 15, 2026
- Gary Chen — Jun 6, 2026
- Dr. June M. Lugovy, MD - Nephrologist in San Jose, CA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Maggie W. Chen, MD - Nephrologist in San Jose, CA — May 14, 2026
- Cynthia Lin, MD | Nephrology | El Camino Health — Mar 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More nephrology clinics in Santa Clara
Summary: Stanford Health Care is a nonprofit system headquartered in Palo Alto, offering advanced nephrology services among its cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, and transplant programs. While the page highlights SHC’s broad specialties and locations in the Bay Area, there is no explicit reference to a stand-alone “Kidney Clinic” or nephrology services specific to Santa Clara. For nephrology care near Santa Clara, SHC’s Bay Area network (including Palo Alto, Stanford, and Redwood City campuses) may provide kidney-related diagnostics, treatment, and kidney transplant options, but you may need to contact SHC directly or check their nephrology department listings for Santa Clara availability, appointments, and specialists. If you’re seeking a nephrology program near Santa Clara, consider nearby SHC facilities in Palo Alto or Stanford for specialized kidney care.
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