Summary

Dr. Smita Gavaskar is an internal medicine physician specializing in hospital medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. She earned her medical degree from Topiwala National Medical College and completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. With 39 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Gavaskar brings extensive knowledge to her practice caring for hospitalized patients and those requiring comfort-focused care.

Dr. Gavaskar practices at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center in Santa Clara, California. She focuses on treating patients with chronic kidney disease and heart failure, providing comprehensive care for those with advanced kidney conditions. Her expertise includes performing metabolic panels and diabetic nephropathy screening to monitor kidney function and diabetes-related 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
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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Speaks English, Spanish
Santa Clara , CADiamond Bar , CAScottsdale , AZKaty , TX
Med School: Topiwala National Medical College Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE
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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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

Medical School

Topiwala National Medical CollegeGraduated in 1988
TOPIWALA NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGEGraduated in 1987

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Where is Dr. Smita Gavaskar's office located?
Dr. Smita Gavaskar's office is located at 700 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA, 95051.
Is Dr. Smita Gavaskar accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Smita Gavaskar accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Smita Gavaskar affiliated with?
Dr. Smita Gavaskar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center.

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