Summary

Dr. Valerie Kwaiben is a cardiologist and internal medicine physician who brings over three decades of experience to her practice in cardiovascular disease. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency training at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. With 36 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Kwaiben provides comprehensive cardiac care and speaks both Spanish and Vietnamese to serve her diverse patient community.

Dr. Kwaiben practices at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center and maintains affiliations with several other respected hospitals throughout San Jose, California. She specializes in treating heart rhythm problems, chest pain, and heart failure, helping patients manage these conditions with expert care. Her diagnostic expertise includes performing EKGs to monitor heart activity, echocardiograms to assess heart function, and specialized contrast imaging studies. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kwaiben highly for her compassionate care, giving her a perfect 5.0 rating.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Valerie Camille Kwaiben has 5 locations

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Cardiology

270 International Cir Bldg 3San Jose, CA 95119
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Good Samaritan Hospital

2425 Samaritan DrSan Jose, CA 95124

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Dr. Valerie Camille Kwaiben, MDAlan Yeung, MDDr. Kiran Khush, MDRandall Vagelos, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
36 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 26 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, Vietnamese Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks English Speaks English
San Jose , CAStanford , CAStanford , CAStanford , CA
Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Valerie Camille Kwaiben

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - Medicare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Brand New Day
  • CareMore - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • HealthPartners
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - DHMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • MVP Health Care
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicare
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Valerie Camille Kwaiben has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Valerie Camille Kwaiben has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Dr. Valerie Camille Kwaiben 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 Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1990.

NPI Number

Dr. Kwaiben's NPI number is 1437235942.

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Dr. Valerie Kwaiben speaks Spanish and Vietnamese.
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