Tri-Valley Offers Outstanding Care Facilities, Practitioners

Reliable health care is a universal need and, thanks to the world-class facilities and practitioners here in the Tri-Valley, it is a resource that is readily available. Everything from medical education to expert care is just a short distance away. Even closer, you will find an impressive array of resources within Hacienda, including surgery centers, specialist care facilities, and practitioners offering dental care, mental health care, physical therapy, podiatry, vision care, and treatment for workplace injuries.

Hospitals and Medical Centers

Axis Community Health
4361 Railroad Avenue
(925) 201-6017 (administrative offices)
(925) 462-1755 (appointments)
www.axishealth.org

Axis Community Health provides medical care, mental health, addiction counseling, and health education services for everyone in the community, regardless of income, insurance status, or the ability to pay. Serving more than 14,000, Axis now offers services from five sites in the Tri-Valley, with plans to expand to a 24,000 square foot Hacienda location at 5925 W. Las Positas Boulevard in 2014. Currently, medical clinics in Pleasanton and Livermore (3311 Pacific Avenue) provide comprehensive care for everyone from newborns to seniors with the goal of preserving or restoring patients' health through preventive care, treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, and management of chronic conditions including diabetes, asthma, or high blood pressure. Behavioral health centers in Pleasanton (6666 Owens Drive) and Livermore (446 Lindbergh Avenue) provide mental health counseling, teen and adult substance abuse recovery programs, DUI classes, and drug testing for businesses, adults, and teens. The WIC Nutrition Program, a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, is run from offices at 1991 Santa Rita Road, Suite H.

Pleasanton Urgent Care Medical Center
3128 Santa Rita Road
(925) 462-9300
www.pleasantonurgentcare.com

As the name indicates, no appointments are necessary at Pleasanton Urgent Care Medical Center. In addition to urgent family medicine that does not require a full emergency room, services include occupational medicine, treatment for worker compensation injuries, drug and alcohol screening, DMV and DOT physicals, and more.

ValleyCare Medical Center
5555-5575 W. Las Positas Boulevard

ValleyCare Medical Plaza
5725 W. Las Positas Boulevard

ValleyCare Health System
1111-1133 E. Stanley Boulevard
Livermore
(925) 847-3000
www.valleycare.com

ValleyCare is a locally-owned not-for-profit health system with a total of 242 beds and a medical staff of over 300 in facilities in Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin. Services offered include a wide array of inpatient and outpatient treatments, including cancer, cardiology, diabetes, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, ICU/CCU, joint replacement, maternity, nutrition, orthopedics, pediatrics, spine, sports medicine, and a variety of surgical services. ValleyCare was recently recognized by the American Heart Association for its excellence in the treatment of patients with heart failure.

Children's Hospitals

Children's Hospital & Research Center
747 52nd Street
Oakland
(510) 428-3000

Children's Specialty Care Outpatient Office
5820 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 210
(925) 463-8970
www.childrenshospitaloakland.org

Founded in 1912, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland is the only independent children's hospital in Northern California. The organization is a national leader in many pediatric specialties and sub-specialties including hematology/oncology, neonatology, cardiology, orthopedics, sports medicine, and neurosurgery. Children's Hospital has 190 licensed beds, 201 hospital-based physicians in 30 specialties, more than 2,700 employees, and an annual operating budget of more than $350 million. Children's also operates the Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute which is ranked among the nation's top 10 research centers in NIH funding to children's hospitals, employing 300 investigators with a budget of $50 million. The Pleasanton Specialty Care offers pediatric services for everything from minor scrapes to major illnesses.

Diagnostics

NorCal Imaging
5924 Stoneridge Drive, Suites 105 & 106
(925) 463-0554
www.norcal-imaging.com

This 10,000 square foot facility is a dual imaging center consisting of a full-modality imaging center plus a state-of-the-art Women's Imaging Center. The Women's Imaging Center offers digital mammography, breast MRI, and breast ultrasound, as well as other special procedures. The primary imaging center features a high-field MRI, multi-slice CT, a high-resolution GE 16-slice PET/CT scanner, ultrasound and DEXA (bone densitometry).

Women's Imaging Center at ValleyCare
5725 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 120
(925) 734-3376
www.valleycare.com/service-diagnostics.aspx

Designed by women for women, the center provides a relaxed and soothing environment with state-of-the-art digital equipment that gives radiologists immediate access to mammogram images. Services offered include 3-D breast ultrasound, digital mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and ultrasound guided biopsy.

End-Of-Life and Bereavement Services

Hope Hospice
6377 Clark Avenue, Suite 100
Dublin
(925) 829-8770, 1 (800) Hospice
www.hopehospice.com

Founded in 1980, Hope Hospice is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation providing hospice care and grief counseling support to patients and families throughout the East Bay. Services include pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and personal care at home or in a home-like setting. Care is customized for each patient and their family to create a comprehensive circle of support, with 24-hour advice, emergency care and respite care available. Surviving family members are offered 13 months of support from the Hope Hospice Grief Support Center. Groups for adults, teens, and children as well as one-on-one counseling, workshops, and a resource library are open to the community.

Health Information

ValleyCare Health Library and Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center
5725 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 270
(925) 734-3315
www.valleycare.com/valleycare-library-ryan-comer-cancer-resource-center.aspx

Since 1991, the ValleyCare Health Library and Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center has provided free access to easy-to-understand, up-to-date health and medical information, as well as the largest collection of cancer-related education materials in Northern California. The library is staffed by a medical librarian who guides patients through their treatment process. In addition, patients receive a personalized cancer handbook to help them keep track of information, medications, treatment records and appointments. Located in the same building as the Regional Cancer Center at ValleyCare, the ValleyCare Health Library offers patients support and education in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

ValleyCare Lactation Center
5725 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 235
(925) 416-3598
www.valleycare.com/service-maternity-lactation.aspx

Staffed by nurses who are also skilled lactation specialists, the ValleyCare Lactation Center provides new mothers with support, education, and assistance with breastfeeding.

Managed Care Membership Plans

Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices
7601 Stoneridge Drive
(925) 847-5100
www.kaiserpermanente.org

Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has been recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. The organization currently serves more than 9.1 million members in nine states and the District of Columbia. Medical services for plan members at Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton Medical Offices include various elements of adult medicine, pediatrics, and women's health, including: allergies, audiology, chronic pain, dermatology, EKG, head and neck surgery, HIV education and testing, home health care, immunizations, mental health, orthopedics, pediatrics, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, urology, and vision essentials.

Occupational Medicine

Premier COMP Medical Group
5635 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 401
(925) 520-0055
www.premiercomp.org

Headed by Stephen Nord, MD, a board-certified physician in both internal and occupational medicine, Premier COMP Medical Group provides employers with a full range of occupational medicine services. Immunizations, testing, injury care, drug and alcohol screening, and a wide variety of physical exams including DMV, DOT, AME/QME, and more are offered.

Physician Referral

Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association
6230 Claremont Avenue
Oakland
(510) 654-5383
www.accma.org
The ACCMA is a professional association of physicians who are committed to addressing health issues in the East Bay. Throughout its history the ACCMA has sought to improve public health, quality of care, and patient access. The group also offers a variety of services to patients, including a physician referral and a dispute resolution service.

ValleyCare Physicians Associates
(925) 416-5450
www.myvcmf.com

VPA, founded in 2008, partners with ValleyCare Medical Foundation to oversee the complex administrative tasks of health care delivery. One of its functions is to provide an online directory of ValleyCare doctors, searchable by name or specialty.

Surgery

Hacienda Surgery Center
4626 Willow Road, Suite 100
(925) 734-6744

Pleasanton Surgery Center
393 Santa Rita Road, Suite F
(925) 462-2334
www.haciendasurgery.com

These outpatient surgical centers allow a wide range of procedures to be performed by expert staff on a scheduled, non-emergency basis that avoids the inconvenience and cost of overnight hospitalization. Procedures performed include orthopedics, such as shoulder, knee, and sports medicine injuries; gastroenterology, including colonoscopy and endoscopy; neurosurgery, such as spinal surgery and microsurgery; urology, including vasectomy and cystoscopy; and more.

Northern California Spine Institute
5725 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 200
(925) 469-6247
www.norcalspine.com

The physicians at NCSI have been expertly trained in the latest spinal treatments, including minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal reconstructive surgery, revision surgery, pediatric and adult scoliosis, treatment of spinal compression fractures, electrodiagnostic studies, and diagnostic and therapeutic spine injections. The group also has facilities in San Ramon and Sonora.

Emergency and Poison Control

Dialing 911 in the Pleasanton city limits puts you in touch with a dispatcher at the Pleasanton Police Department who is in direct communication with fire, police, and emergency medical resources.

The California Poison Control Action Line is a 24/7 service and can be reached at 800-222-1222. The organization has a web site at www.calpoison.org.

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Part of what makes Hacienda a premier working and living environment are the wide range of services available on-site. This includes a variety of practitioners to address a broad spectrum of health needs.

Dentists & Orthodontics

Alisal Dental Care
Amitesh Patel, D.D.S. & T.A. Tran, D.D.S.
5933 Coronado Lane, Suite 205
(925) 846-6308
www.alisaldentalcare.com

Breeze Dental Group
Ganga Thota, D.D.S.
4430 Willow Road, Suite E
(925) 225-0215
www.breezedentalgroup.com

Dr. B's Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Adolfo Barrera, Dr. Derek Banks
4430 Willow Road, Suite H
(925) 730-2885
www.barreradds.com

Gateway Dental Care
Francine Kitagawa, D.D.S.
4825 Hopyard Road, Suite F17
(925) 598-9825
www.pleasanton-dental.com

Hacienda Dental Care
Wilson Myers, Jr., D.D.S.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 111
(925) 734-0104

Henry Uy, D.D.S.
4430 Willow Road, Suite A
(925) 462-2311
www.dentist168.com

John Yaung, D.M.D.
5677 Gibraltar Drive, Suite B
(925) 225-9855
www.jyaungdmd.com

Linda Mori, D.D.S.
5990 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 117
(925) 416-1054

Melissa Chen, D.M.D.
5677 Gibraltar Drive, Suite B
(925) 225-9855
www.jyaungdmd.com

Pearl Shine Dental
Harpreet Saini, D.D.S.
4430 Willow Road, Suite G
(925) 666-0098
www.harpreetsainidds.com

Roger Li, D.D.S.
5980 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 116
(925) 462-7212
www.rogerlidds.com

Sanders Orthodontic Lab
5653 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 107
(925) 251-0019

Steven Chew, D.D.S.
4430 Willow Road, Suite J
(925) 462-0010
www.stevenchewdds.com

Thompson Tom, D.D.S.
5990 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 115
(925) 734-0748
www.pleasantonorthodontist.com

Willow Family Dental
Dr. Ruchira Gupta
4430 Willow Road, Suite F
(925) 218-7005
www.willowfamilydental.com

Yvonne DeMesa, D.D.S.
4430 Willow Road, Suite A
(925) 462-2311
www.dentist168.com

Home Health Care

From the Heart Home Care
4695 Chabot Drive, Suite 200
(925) 803-0663
www.fromthehearthomecare.com

LifeGuard Home Health
5976 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 106
(925) 271-0221
www.lifeguardhomehealth.com

Senior Helpers
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 108
(800) 760-6389
www.seniorhelpers.com

Sunshine Home Health Care
4637 Chabot Drive, Suite 240
(925) 469-1000
www.sshealthcare.com

Medical Information

Diabetes and Nutrition Education
5725 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 220
(925) 416-6710
www.valleycare.com/programs/diabetes.html

Mental Health Services

Bay Area Psychiatric Group
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 116
(925) 463-5674

Becton Healthcare Resources
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 207
(925) 520-0066
www.pathwaystowellness.net

Dipti Bhakta, M.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 217
(925) 227-1967

Lori Brown, L.C.S.W.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 217
(925) 997-9003

Susan DuPree, Ph.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 218
(925) 734-0664

Bram Fridhandler, Ph.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 218
(925) 417-1079
www.fridhand.net

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
3825 Hopyard Road, Suite 140
(925) 847-5340
www.kp.org

Daniel Kostalnick, M.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 217
(925) 463-3527

Diana Li-Repac, Ph.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 217
(925) 484-5602

Pathways to Wellness
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 205
(925) 520-0066
www.pathwaystowellness.net

John Patty, Ph.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 218
(925) 937-8637

Jon Peterson, M.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 217
(925) 463-9115

Judy Petrick, L.M.F.T.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 217
(925) 462-7457

Patrick Petti, Ph.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 218
(510) 653-6570

L. Pipsker, Ph.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 218

Jill Rodgers-Quaye, Ph.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 218
(510) 282-2197
www.drjillrodgersquaye.com

Dale Siperstein, Ph.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 218
(925) 484-5441

Marcia Toyohara, M.F.T.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 218
(510) 790-6562

Diana Weinstock, Ph.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 217
(925) 426-0718

Michael Wetter, Psy.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 217
(925) 519-7755

Diana Young, Ph.D.
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 217
(510) 524-6749

Physical Therapy

Physiotherapy Associates
5980 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 100
(925) 847-8833
www.myphysio.com

Podiatry

Lisa Breuner, DPM, Sonia Erickson, DPM
5725 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 280
(925) 416-0990

Prosthetics & Orthopedic Devices

Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
5880 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 57
(925) 734-0344
www.hanger.com

Marzel's
5980 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 119
(925) 227-1402
www.marzels.com

Pacific Medical Prosthetics & Orthotics
4626 Willow Road, Suite 102
(925) 227-1306
www.pacmedical.com

Specialties

Advanced Rx Management
4683 Chabot Drive, Suite 200
(888) 772-7250
www.advancedrxmgt.com

Attention and Achievement Center
4637 Chabot Drive, Suite 102
(925) 416-1400
www.drugfreeadd.com

Bay Area Anesthesia
Dr. Thomas E. Lenhart
4695 Chabot Drive, Suite 200
(925) 558-2720
www.bayareaanesthesia.com

Breastlink
5924 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 108
(925) 225-0138
www.breastlink.com

California Pain
5924 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 206
(925) 469-9120
www.californiapain.net

Compass Chiropractic Center
5976 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 220
(925) 730-0220
www.compasschirocenter.com

Eastern Medical Center
5933 Coronado Lane, Suite 100
(925) 847-8889
www.easternmedicalcenter.com

Health Spring Chiropractic
5673 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 215
(925) 225-0500
www.healthspringchiro.com

Heart of the Valley Pediatric Cardiology
5933 Coronado Lane, Suite 104
(925) 416-0100
www.heartofthevalley.us

Mission Peak Orthopedic Medical Group
5924 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 110
(925) 846-6200
www.mportho.com

Pacific Dermatology
Hank Fung, M.D., Cecile Lee, M.D.
5924 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 101
(925) 426-8828
www.pacderm.com

Pain Medicine Consultants
5924 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 102
(925) 287-1256
www.painmedicineconsultants.com

Pleasanton Dermatology
Anna McNay, M.D.
5933 Coronado Lane, Suite 200
(925) 226-7910
www.pleasantonderm.com

Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists
4626 Willow Road, Suite 200
(925) 463-0470
www.trivalleyorthopedics.com

ValleyCare Medical Foundation Pediatrics
Christi Klimisch, M.D., Yatin Shah, M.D.
5725 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 110
(925) 416-6767

ValleyCare Medical Foundation Otolaryngology and Endocrinology
Hoda Ghanem, M.D.
5725 West Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 210

ValleyCare Weight Loss Surgery Program
5725 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 220
(925) 416-6720
www.valleycare.com/programs/bariatrics.html

Weight Watchers
4811 Hopyard Road, Suite G-04
(925) 484-9017
www.weightwatchers.com

Young M. Kang, M.D.
5725 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 250
(925) 468-0404

Vision Care

Bay Area Retina Associates
5980 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 117
(925) 463-8200
www.bayarearetina.com

East Bay Retina Consultants
5924 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 201
(925) 224-8777
www.eastbayretina.com

Hacienda Park Optometry
4825 Hopyard Road, Suite F-01
(925) 227-0400
www.haciendaparkoptometry.com

Charles Hom, OD
5679 Gibraltar Drive
(925) 463-3937

Visual Eyes Optometry
4555 Hopyard Road, Suite 19
(925) 463-7330
www.veoptometry.com

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