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Summary
With 53 years in internal medicine and nephrology, Dr. Donald Block is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Alta Bates Campus and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus. He completed his residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center and trained at Hahnemann University School of Medicine. He sees patients in Oakland and Berkeley, California, and speaks Chinese and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Block 5 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 53 years of experience
- speaks Chinese, Spanish
- University Of Connecticut Health Center
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Donald Alan Block has 2 locationsAlta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus
350 Hawthorne AveOakland, CA 94609 Tel: (510) 655-4000
East Bay Nephrology Medical Group
2905 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94705 Tel: (510) 841-4525
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Donald Alan Block, MD | Karthikeyan Viswanathan, DO | Dr. Adama Diarra, DO | Dr. Suma Oommen, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 53 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks English, Tamil | Speaks English, French, Bambara | Speaks English |
| Oakland , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Tigard , OR | Lake Forest , CA |
| Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine | Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York | Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Christian Medical College, Vellore in India |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald Alan Block
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Donald Alan Block has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Donald Alan Block has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
53 Years Experience
Dr. Donald Alan Block 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 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Connecticut Health Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Hahnemann University School Of Medicine in 1973.
NPI Number
Dr. Block's NPI number is 1205933934.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dr. Donald Block accepting new patients?
- Dr. Donald Block has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Donald Block accept my insurance?
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- Does Dr. Donald Block accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Donald Block has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Donald Block's office located?
- Dr. Donald Block's office is located at 350 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA, 94609.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Donald Block affiliated with?
- Dr. Donald Block is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Alta Bates Campus and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus.
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