Summary

Dr. Joe Rod specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, bringing 56 years of comprehensive medical experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and completed residency training at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Rod is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling effective communication with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Rod practices at El Camino Health Los Gatos Hospital and maintains offices throughout the South Bay, including locations in Los Gatos, San Jose, Salinas, and Gilroy, California. They focus on treating back pain conditions, including specialized care for pregnancy-related back pain and back pain in children and teens. Dr. Rod performs cardiac device monitoring and urodynamic testing to help diagnose and manage various health conditions. Patients have given them an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 56 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Joe Leon Rod has 4 locations

Kaaj Health Care

360 Dardanelli Ln Ste 2BLos Gatos, CA 95032
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Joe L Rod MD

2016 Forest Ave Ste 5San Jose, CA 95128
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

KAAJ Healthcare

47 E Romie LnSalinas, CA 93901
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

Center For Cardiovascular Care

178 2nd St Ste DGilroy, CA 95020
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Joe Leon Rod, MDDr. Christiane Haeffele, MDDr. Karen Friday, MDDr. Paul J. Wang, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
4.1 
2.8 
56 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Los Gatos , CAStanford , CAStanford , CAStanford , CA
Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joe Leon Rod

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joe Leon Rod has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joe Leon Rod has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cardiac Ultrasound
  • Chest Pain
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Exercise Stress Test
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nuclear Stress Test
  • Palpitations
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Medical School

University Of The WitwatersrandGraduated in 1970

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Joe Rod affiliated with?
Dr. Joe Rod is affiliated with El Camino Health Los Gatos Hospital.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joe Rod?
You can find contact information for Dr. Joe Rod here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Joe Rod speak?
Dr. Joe Rod speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. Joe Rod accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joe Rod accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Joe Rod's office located?
Dr. Joe Rod's office is located at 360 Dardanelli Ln Ste 2B, Los Gatos, CA, 95032.

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