Summary

Dr. Lizette Espana is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 27 years of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and has developed expertise in both inpatient and outpatient care settings. Dr. Espana is multilingual, providing care in Chinese, English, and Spanish to better serve her diverse patient community.

Dr. Espana practices at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, with locations in San Francisco and South San Francisco. She focuses on managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, helping patients control these serious cardiovascular conditions. Her practice also emphasizes preventive care through immunizations, including flu vaccines, COVID-19 boosters, and shingles vaccines to protect patient health.

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Quick Facts

  • 27 years of experience
  • speaks Chinese, English, Spanish
  • University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Lizette Espana has 2 locations

Mission Neighborhood Health Center

240 Shotwell StSan Francisco, CA 94110
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center

1200 El Camino RealSouth San Francisco, CA 94080

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Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lizette Espana

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Lizette Espana has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lizette Espana has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. Lizette Espana holds a probation medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with a probation medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Espana's NPI number is 1063590693.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Lizette Espana's office located?
Dr. Lizette Espana's office is located at 240 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA, 94110.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lizette Espana affiliated with?
Dr. Lizette Espana is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center.
Does Dr. Lizette Espana accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. Lizette Espana accept my insurance?
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