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3 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Erna Nishime specializes in cardiovascular disease and transplant surgery, bringing over three decades of clinical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and has dedicated 32 years to treating complex heart conditions. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients with advanced cardiovascular disease who may require surgical intervention.
Dr. Nishime practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including facilities in Santa Clara, San Jose, and Oakland, as well as Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus in Oakland, California. She focuses on treating serious heart conditions including cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. Her practice includes performing comprehensive diagnostic testing such as metabolic panels and specialized heart function tests like BNP …testing to evaluate heart health. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0.
Read More Read less Dr. Nishime practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including facilities in Santa Clara, San Jose, and Oakland, as well as Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus in Oakland, California. She focuses on treating serious heart conditions including cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. Her practice includes performing comprehensive diagnostic testing such as metabolic panels and specialized heart function tests like BNP …testing to evaluate heart health. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 32 years of experience
- Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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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 | Victoria Parikh, MD | Mohan Viswanathan, MD | Juyong Brian Kim, MD |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 32 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Santa Clara , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA |
| Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center | Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Erna Maria Nishime
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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
Dr. Erna Maria Nishime 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
Medical School
Graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center in 1994.
NPI Number
Dr. Nishime's NPI number is 1881770394.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Erna Nishime's office located?
- Dr. Erna Nishime's office is located at 700 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA, 95051.
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- Dr. Erna Nishime has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Erna Nishime accept my insurance?
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- Is Dr. Erna Nishime accepting new patients?
- Dr. Erna Nishime has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Erna Nishime affiliated with?
- Dr. Erna Nishime is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus.
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