Summary

Dr. Smita Gavaskar is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. She earned her medical degree from Topiwala National Medical College and completed her residency training at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. With 39 years of clinical experience, Dr. Gavaskar has developed extensive expertise in caring for hospitalized patients and providing compassionate end-of-life care.

Dr. Gavaskar practices at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center in Santa Clara, California. She focuses on treating complex conditions including chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. Her clinical work includes performing comprehensive health assessments and specialized screening for diabetic kidney complications. Patients have given Dr. Gavaskar an average rating of 3.7 stars for her care.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.7
  • 39 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

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3.7 
39 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, French, Bambara
Santa Clara , CADiamond Bar , CABeverly Hills , CATigard , OR
Med School: Topiwala National Medical College Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Smita Vivek Gavaskar

  • Aetna
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Smita Vivek Gavaskar has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Smita Vivek Gavaskar has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Smita Vivek Gavaskar holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Topiwala National Medical College in 1988 and TOPIWALA NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Gavaskar's NPI number is 1275605073.

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Dr. Smita Gavaskar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Smita Gavaskar's office located?
Dr. Smita Gavaskar's office is located at 700 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA, 95051.
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