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3 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Erna Nishime is a cardiovascular disease specialist and transplant surgeon who brings over three decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and has dedicated 32 years to advancing cardiac care. Dr. Nishime's dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive treatment for complex heart conditions requiring both medical management and surgical intervention.
Dr. Nishime practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout the Bay Area, including facilities in Santa Clara, San Jose, and Oakland, as well as at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus in Oakland. She focuses on treating serious heart muscle conditions like cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy, along with coronary artery disease. Her surgical expertise enables her to perform advanced procedures when patients need heart transplantation or other complex cardiac …interventions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Nishime's care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Nishime practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout the Bay Area, including facilities in Santa Clara, San Jose, and Oakland, as well as at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus in Oakland. She focuses on treating serious heart muscle conditions like cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy, along with coronary artery disease. Her surgical expertise enables her to perform advanced procedures when patients need heart transplantation or other complex cardiac …interventions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Nishime's care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 stars.
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Quick Facts
- 32 years of experience
- Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Erna Maria Nishime has 5 locationsKaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
700 Lawrence ExpySanta Clara, CA 95051 Tel: (408) 851-1000
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus
350 Hawthorne AveOakland, CA 94609 Tel: (510) 655-4000
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| Dr. Erna Maria Nishime, MD | Dr. Matthew Whitlock, MD | Dr. Juyong Brian Kim, MD | Dr. Hannah Valantine, MD |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 32 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Santa Clara , CA | Portola Valley , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA |
| Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center | Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | Med School: St Georges University Of London |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Erna Maria Nishime has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Erna Maria Nishime has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical CenterGraduated in 1994
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