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Dr. Kathryn Drinkard, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 65
Dr. Kathryn Drinkard, MD
4.7 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Kathryn Drinkard, MD is an Internist in Berkeley, CA.
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Dr. Kathryn Drinkard, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 65
Berkeley, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kathryn Drinkard, MD is an Internist in Berkeley, CA.

About

Dr. Drinkard graduated from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Kathryn Drinkard, MD is an Internist in Berkeley, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Drinkard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Stanford Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Dr. Drinkard has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Drinkard received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Drinkard's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Drinkard is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Histoplasmosis
Ingrown Nail
Joint Pain
Mild Asthma
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Onychogryphosis
Pharyngitis
Urinary Incontinence
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Allergic Rhinitis
Altitude Sickness
Anemia
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Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bladder Atony
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leukocytopenia
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Long COVID Disorder
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Neurogenic Bladder
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chronic Care Management
Diabetes Counseling
Smoking Cessation Counseling

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Drinkard
4.7
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Aug 08, 2023
Dr. Drinkard thinks well, communicates well.
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Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at Berkeley
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kathryn Drinkard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Drinkard's profile.

Dr. Drinkard frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Limb Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kathryn Drinkard, MD is affiliated with Stanford Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kathryn Drinkard, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    350 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA