Dr. Richard Lafayette | Palo Alto, CA | Nephrologist

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Dr. Richard Lafayette is Professor of Medicine (Nephrology) at the Stanford University Medical Center. Founder and director of the Stanford Glomerular Disease Center and its fellowship training program. This interest has led to many evaluations and some elucidation of the pathogenesis of IgA nephritis and leadership in numerous clinical trials. He has more than 30 years of clinical experience and has more than 150 publications including more than 100 peer reviewed papers. He remains passionate in efforts to discover safer and more effective treatments for patients.

accepting new patients
4.1

15 Ratings
41 years of experience
61 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
New York Medical College
7 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations

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Been seeing the doctor for past few years. Always informative, cheerful, really gets to know me and seems so caring. Also, so good for my kidneys. Follow up has been great.

June 1st, 2015

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Just saw Dr Lafayette here at Stanford, really seemed great, gave me detailed answers to my question, made me feel really optimistic and know what is doing. Was referred because of his great reputation, apparently a doctor's doctor. Thanks!

January 24th, 2015

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Just finished my visit here at Stanford. So happy with Dr Lafayette. Spent just the right time, really knows my issues and is so expert and kind in helping.

March 22nd, 2013

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I had a very sudden on-set of nephrotic syndrome. MY PCP sent me to Dr. Lafayette. Everything moved as quickly as possible to get me through a biopsy and to a diagnosis. His staff was extremely professional, effective, and kind. Dr. Lafayette was also kind, reassuring, informative, respectful of my competence and intelligence. He was very responsive to all of my concerns, and communications. I feel I am in very good hands.

March 12th, 2013

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Got in and out of the clinic just about on schedule. Very personal, informative and helpful. Great knowledge, really listens well. Most important, really understood my problem and helped to get on the road to improvement.

August 17th, 2012

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Was referred to this doctor by family who were very happy with him. he was professional, knowledgeable and helped me feel much better. Highly recommended.

August 9th, 2012

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Dr. Lafayette is great 1-on-1 but you will not be able to get a hold of him or get any info you need unless you personally go to Stanford and demand what you want. He will not return calls or emails as promised...hollow promises!!!

December 24th, 2009

Dr. Richard Lafayette

900 Blake Wilbur Dr Fl 2Palo Alto, CA 94304

Tel: (650) 723-6961

Dr. Richard Lafayette

300 Pasteur Dr Fl 2Palo Alto, CA 94304

Tel: (650) 725-6186


Dr. Richard Lafayette	Dr. Alexander John Wolf	Dr. Robin Hans Lo, MD	Dr. Mamta Madhav Shah, MD
Nephrology	Nephrology	Internal Medicine	Nephrology
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.1 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Palo Alto , CA	Palo Alto , CA	STANFORD , CA	Palo Alto , CA
Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University	Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine	Med School: K J Somaiya Medical College
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Internal Medicine
Nephrologist

Dr. Richard Lafayette holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from New York Medical College in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Lafayette's NPI number is 1922141951.

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