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Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD

Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD

Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD is a pain medicine physician in San Jose, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1994. She is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

751 S Bascom Ave San Jose, CA 95128
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(408) 885-2000

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Shem specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Spinal Injury Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Shem's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shem

2.6

5 ratings
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD is a pain medicine physician in San Jose, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1994. She is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Pain Medicine

  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Spinal Injury Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center751 S Bascom Ave San Jose, CA 95128
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave
    San Jose, CA 95128
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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