5
3 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Erna Nishime is a cardiovascular disease specialist and transplant surgeon who earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center. With 32 years of experience in medicine, she has developed deep expertise in treating complex heart conditions and performing life-saving transplant procedures.
Dr. Nishime practices at several Kaiser Permanente locations throughout the Bay Area, including medical centers 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 specializes in treating serious heart muscle conditions like cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy, along with coronary artery disease. Her practice includes comprehensive health screenings and specialized testing for diabetic complications. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
Dr. Nishime practices at several Kaiser Permanente locations throughout the Bay Area, including medical centers 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 specializes in treating serious heart muscle conditions like cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy, along with coronary artery disease. Her practice includes comprehensive health screenings and specialized testing for diabetic complications. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
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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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| 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 | 26 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Santa Clara , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA |
| Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine |
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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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- 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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- Dr. Erna Nishime's office is located at 700 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA, 95051.
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