Dr. Lizette Espana, MD

Dr. Lizette Espana is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 27 years of experience to patient care. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and has developed expertise in treating patients both in outpatient and inpatient hospital settings. Dr. Espana is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Espana practices at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, with locations in San Francisco and South San Francisco. She focuses on managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, conditions that require careful monitoring and treatment. Her clinical work includes performing complete blood counts, A1c testing for diabetes management, and administering flu vaccines to help prevent seasonal illness.