Internal Medicine at South San Francisco Medical Center
Internal Medicine • South San Francisco, CA
About
Summary: - The page describes Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, a medical practice affiliated facility located in South San Francisco, CA. - It lists basic company details (industry, headquarters, homepage, aliases) and indicates a small workforce (15 employees) with modest year-over-year growth. - Key leadership: Elizabeth Wood, Clinical Nursing Director. - Workforce breakdown highlights a mostly medical staff (12/15) with roles spanning medical, administrative, education, and trades; seniority includes specialists and managers. - Talent sources and alumni pathways show connections to broader Kaiser Permanente networks and other regional health systems. - No clinical services, departments, or internal medicine specifics are provided on the page. The content focuses on organizational facts rather than program details for Internal Medicine.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
1200 EL CAMINO REAL, South San Francisco, California 94080, us
Phone
650-742-2100 (Local) and 650-742-2770 (Local)
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Opening Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Emergency Care
open 24 hours
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News & World Report: 5/5 (Internal Medicine general rating) (not explicitly stated)
- Healthgrades: 66% patients recommend (overall hospital) (not explicitly stated)
- Yelp: 3.0/5.0 (233 reviews (overall hospital))
Patients praise
- providers noted as being compassionate, humble, and skilled by some patients
- praise for listening skills and comprehensive care from specific internists
- positive feedback regarding the kindness of support staff, including nurses and triage teams
- overall hospital patient experience ratings tracking at or slightly above national averages
Common complaints
- concerns regarding bedside manner and perceived rudeness or dismissiveness from some providers
- reports of feeling unprepared or rushed during appointments
- difficulties with follow-up communication or lack of responsiveness
- administrative frustrations regarding appointment scheduling and office staff interactions
"Everyone from the nurses and nurse aides to the physical therapists and doctors was incredibly kind, skilled, and compassionate."
— Yelp review for South San Francisco Medical Center"Rude starting with the First Appointment. In the first appointment she was demanding, rude and came across as frustrated."
— Healthgrades review for a provider at the facility"Patients consistently praise Dr. Judy Liu for her exceptional listening skills, compassionate care, and thorough approach... Many patients report significant improvements in their health and quality of life under her care."
— WebMD profile/reviews for an internist at the facilitySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Shilpa M. Shah | Internal Medicine Doctor in San Francisco, CA | Sutter Health — May 4, 2026
- Dr. Philip F Nakashima | Internal Medicine Doctor in San Francisco, CA | Sutter Health — Jun 11, 2026
- Dr. Karen K Khoo | Internal Medicine Doctor in San Francisco, CA | Sutter Health — May 4, 2026
- Jane Jih, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine | UCSF Health — Apr 9, 2026
- Dr. Hema Shah | Internal Medicine Doctor in San Mateo, CA | Sutter Health — Jun 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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