Education
Non-Invasive Treatment Options for Back Pain, Presented by Matthew Smuck, MD
Back pain is one of the primary reasons people go to the doctor in the United States, second only to the common cold. What can you do about back pain?
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) offers a wide spectrum of services dedicated to managing various disabilities and assisting patients to reach their maximal functional outcome.
As a part of Stanford Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, our team helps you to build up your strength, flexibility, and range of motion to restore your body's function and quality of life after an injury or surgery.
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Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
For Patients
PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
Bring your completed New Patient Questionnaire to your appointment.
For new patient appointments, call 650-498-7555.
For returning appointments or medical questions, call 650-723-5643.
To request an appointment with Dr. Ming Kao, call 650-723-6238
To request an appointment with Dr. Kara Flavin, call 650-723-6469
International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org
Los Gatos
Redwood City
Pleasanton
For Health Care Professionals
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.
You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.
HOW TO REFER
Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.
- Send referrals online
- Place radiology and lab orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records
Make an Appointment
Returning Patient
To schedule an appointment in Redwood City, please call:
New patients:
650-498-7555
Returning patients or medical questions:
650-723-5643
Dr. Ming Kao (appointments):
650-723-6238
Dr. Kara Flavin (appointments):
650-723-6469
To schedule an appointment in Pleasanton, please call:
New and returning patients:
925-272-2860