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Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 58
Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD
2.6 (5 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in San Jose, CA.
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Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 58
San Jose, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in San Jose, CA.

About

Dr. Shem graduated from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in San Jose, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Shem currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Shem has experience treating conditions like Spinal Cord Injury and Gait Abnormality among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shem received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Shem's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shem also speaks Japanese. Dr. Shem is board certified in Pain Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Friendly Staff

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Experience Check

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Spinal Cord Injury
Gait Abnormality
Autonomic Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Gait Abnormality
Autonomic Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Gait Abnormality
Autonomic Disorders
Autonomic Dysreflexia
Chronic Pain
Herniated Disc
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Myelopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Horn Disease
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibromyalgia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lipedema
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Morton's Neuroma
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Radiculopathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tension Headache
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigger Finger
Upper Back Pain
EMG (Electromyography)
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
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    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
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    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Open Choice PPO
  • Premium
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
    751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
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2.6
Based on 5 Reviews
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Japanese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pain Medicine
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at Berkeley
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Spinal Injury Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shem's profile.

Dr. Shem frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Cord Injury and Gait Abnormality. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kazuko Shem, MD holds board certification in Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Spinal Injury Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA