Jane C. Tan

Kidney transplant nephrologist, Nephrologist, Transplant surgeon


Professor of Medicine (Nephrology)

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Korean

Biography


A board-certified internist and fellowship-trained nephrologist, Dr. Tan is currently medical director of the Adult Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at Stanford Health Care. She is a professor of medicine at Stanford University in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, where she has been a faculty member since 2000.

Dr. Tan’s clinical work and research focuses on frailty and access to kidney transplants. She led the creation and use of the Transplant and Readiness Assessment Clinic at Stanford Health Care. Through this clinic, Dr. Tan provides transplant opportunities for aging patients or those with complex medical conditions that may otherwise encounter barriers to transplant. This work led to dramatic increases in transplant volumes while maintaining excellent clinical outcomes.

Dr. Tan has published research in numerous academic journals. Her studies in living donor physiology have led to better education and improved counseling in donor selection and follow-up, while her investigation of aging kidneys has led to wider and more judicious use of older donor organs for transplantation. She is the associate editor of the American Journal of Transplantation and kidney transplant section editor for UpToDate®, a leading online clinical decision support tool.

Dr. Tan received her bachelor and master of science degrees in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University. She received her medical and doctor of philosophy degrees from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. She then completed her residency and fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

She is a fellow of the American Society of Transplantation and served on committees and advisory boards including the American Society of Transplantation and American Society of Nephrology.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology (2021)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2010)
  • M.S., Stanford University, Epidemiology and Clinical Research (2014)
  • Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School (2000) MA
  • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School (1998) MA
  • Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School (1996) MA
  • Medical Education: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1995) NY
  • MD, University of Rochester, Medicine (1995)
  • PhD, University of Rochester, Neurobiology and Anatomy (1993)
  • BS/MS, Johns Hopkins University, Biomedical Engineering (1985)

Honors & Awards
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society (1995)
  • Fellow of the American Society of Transplantation (FAST), American Society of Transplantation (2017-)

Administrative Appointments
  • Advisory Group, National Living Donor Assistance Center (NLDAC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (2016 - Present)
  • Clinic Chief, Adult Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Clinic, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2016 - Present)
  • Medical Director, Adult Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program, Stanford University (2015 - Present)
  • Special government employee, FDA, Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee (2013 - 2018)

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Practice Locations


Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at Boswell Building Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Drive, 1st Floor, Suite A160

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 725-9891

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Kidney Clinic (Nephrology) at Boswell Building Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Drive, 1st Floor, Suite A175

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 723-6961

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Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Drive, 1st Floor, Suite A160

Stanford , CA 94305

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(30 Ratings)

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Patient Reviews

(63 reviews)

Fabulous doctor - attentive, listens extremely well, supportive, understanding, clear - I trust her advice completely
I have been seeing Dr Tan for years. I have always felt I can communicate and work with her.
Dr. TAng and her personal are simply exceptional as professionals and as human beings.
Dr. Tan really took the time to listen to my concerns. She truly is a great doctor.
Dr. Jane Tan is the dream doctor every patient wishes for!
Knowledgable, professional, personable, trustworthy.
This is a great place that stays on top of follow-up after transplant.
I am Dr. Tan patient for the last 11 years. l am very satisfied with her services ..I am impressed with her knowledge n the avise she gives.
Dr. Tan is a very knowledgeable and openly friendly physician. I couldn't ask for more. I would definitely recommend her to any person needing a fine nephrologist.
Good doctor
Dr. Tan has always been attentive and encouraging throughout my transplant process. It gives me a sense of relief after an appointment with her.
Dr. Jane Tan n her group are absolutely did an awesome job. I’m always impress how their way of conducting their way to execute their job very well.
She is a reassuring doctor and I feel comfortable talking to her. We are reasonably close enough in age (she's younger) and we have sons of a similar age so I feel a personal connection and that we simpatico, if you will...a good fit as patient and doctor.
Excellent service and care.
Dr. Jane Tan is an absolutely WONDERFUL doctor! I am so happy to be her patient and I have absolute trust in her advice.
Dr. Tan has been my doctor for years she has been very good in talking with me with all my health issues.
Thank you for the many years of care you have provided.
I like her as my Doctor because she explains everthing to me.
very happy to be under her care
OMG !!! She has been such an excellent Dr.Since we have moved from Bay area to Folsom..We miss her for in person Visits..She has been taking my care like a Family member.I sincerely wish ALL Drs.are like her.. I wish ALL the BEST..
Thank you very much for your good services and his good people skills.
A lot of security in everything.
Friendliness, courtesy and concern are there within the care provider! I'm happy to recommend this to others.
Dr. Tan is extremely knowledgeable & friendly.
All the information they gave me was good for me to document & familiarize myself with the transplant.
Excellent doctor, friendliness & concern with patient. I have been with the doctor over 18 yrs., very satisfied.
Exhibited genuine caring for me as a human being.
Dr. Jane Tan always show her professionalism. Eases my feelings when talking to her as I got nervous; friendly and a good doctor to talk with.
My experience w/Dr. Tan and her staff was very informative and pleasant. I left feeling better informed and determined to accomplish my homework!
Behaved in a very good manner.
Dr. Tan is a caring & informative provider.
Car provider, Dr. Jane Tan showed her professionalism to her patient, friendly & respectful.
Excellent visit w/Dr. Tan; very sobering (in a good way) - A transplant is truly a "miracle."
I'd been seeing Dr. Jane Tan after my kidney transplant and I really appreciate her professionalism handling her patients problem etc.
Good.
Dr. Tan is amazing! She explained things very clearly and thoroughly when I asked question.
My care provider is like sunshine when she comes into the room!
All turned out very good.
Good experience.
The doctor and all her staff took their time with my visit and the care they gave me was very nice.
It was actually an enjoyable visit.
Always enjoy seeing Dr. Tan.
Dr. Jane Tan is an excellent doctor.
EXCELLENT!
Dr. Tan goes above and beyond with patient care. Always friendly and offers plain English explanation about problems and solutions.
dr Tan is an amazing doctor and I value her knowledge
Good.
EXCELLENT FELLOWS AND DOCTORS
Dr. Tan is very nice.
Good.
Dr. Tan seemed to be in a hurry and my visit felt rushed. Use to Dr. Melcher and Dr. Busque who always go their time and visits never felt rushed.
Excellent service !!!
Good.
I used to see Dr Scandling who went to specialty and I was referred to see Dr Tan instead. Dr Tan is not a stranger to me because she is my first doctor when i had the transplant in 2001. She usually works on Thursday but I can't come and I can come only on Monday. We're happy to see each other and I like her. we had a good talk and gathering. she is a very very nice doctor.
Providers always seem hurried.
very good service with care providers
I saw several nurses & other caregivers. All were very good.
I don't think this visit is a good gauge for this survey. Overall, Dr Tan is a a very good Doctor and provider. But this visit, was rather hurried and rushed. I did receive a heads up from the MA that the clinic was busy and a bit of a madhouse. I understand that Dr Tan has many patients to contend with and am grateful she is able to closely monitor me during my pregnancy.
Dr. Jane Tan is a good doctor and I would like to recommend her to other patient also.
Dr. Tan is a very good communicator.
Dr. Tan is the best.
Excellent every way good customer care.
Dr. Tan and I have an understanding.

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