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Dr. Nirmala Gopalan, MD

Geriatric Medicine
3.0 (2)
Map Pin Small San Jose, CA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Nirmala Gopalan, MD

Dr. Nirmala Gopalan, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in San Jose, CA. They specialize in Geriatric Medicine, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Geriatric Medicine. They graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Stanford Health Care.

Dr. Gopalan works at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Dizziness, Vertigo and Limb Cramp along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gopalan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Inpatient Acuteoutpatient Facility Services
    751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 334-1000
    Monday
    8:30am - 9:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:30am - 9:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:30am - 9:00pm
    Thursday
    8:30am - 9:00pm
    Friday
    8:30am - 9:00pm
    Saturday
    9:00am - 8:00pm
    Sunday
    9:00am - 5:00pm
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    Vhc At Downtown Bcedp
    777 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95112 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (408) 885-4198

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  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
  • Stanford Health Care

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    About Dr. Nirmala Gopalan, MD

    Specialties
    • Geriatric Medicine
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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1073627014
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Geriatric Medicine
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    Dr. Nirmala Gopalan, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gopalan is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Gopalan has an average wait time of 16 – 30 minutes at their office(s).

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    Dr. Gopalan works at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA. View the full address on Dr. Gopalan’s profile.

    Dr. Gopalan has seen patients for Dizziness, Vertigo and Limb Cramp, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gopalan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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