Medical Care Overview

Medical Services is the first stop for the diagnosis and treatment of illness, injury, and ongoing conditions, as well as for preventive health counseling and education (e.g., cholesterol screening and lifestyle modification).

Advice and Routine Appointments

To call for advice or appointments Call (650) 498-2336 extension 1
To make or cancel appointments online Visit Vadenpatient Online (you will need your SUNet ID)
To check messages and test results from your clinician or get advice Visit Vadenpatient Online (you will need your SUNet ID)
For all other online services Visit Online Services

 

Important Instructions for Your Appointment

  • Arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time.
  • For an appointment where no fees apply, check in at the computer in the lobby and then proceed to the appropriate waiting area.
  • For visits where fees do apply, check in with the receptionist in our lobby (i.e., physical therapy, injections, etc.) and then proceed to your visit.
  • Bring any medications you are currently taking.
  • Bring any relevant medical records.
  • For women’s annual exams, see Women's Health for further instructions

If You Cannot Keep an Appointment

  • Cancel an appointment any time online at Vadenpatient Online (you will need your SUNet ID)
  • Call (650) 498-2336, extension 1 to speak to a receptionist.
  • If Vaden is closed, call (650) 498-2336, extension 1. When the recording starts, press 3 and leave a message.

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Well-person physical examinations

Physical examinations to meet special needs - for employment, scholarships, programs abroad, etc. - are offered at Vaden.

The charge for a physical exam depends upon the complexity of the physical examination you need. The charge does not include xray or immunizations. The charge for an xray or immunizations vary. Please call us to schedule an appointment.

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After-Hours Medical Services


When Vaden is closed

1. You can book an appointment for a time when Vaden is open, using Vadenpatient

2. Stanford Medical Center Emergency Department is open for EMERGENCY visits 24 hours a day. These visits will be charged to your insurance. There is a $50 copay for Cardinal Care.

3. Palo Alto Urgent Care, on El Camino Rd. has extended hours. Check their website for hours and call to make sure they accept your insurance. You will need to present your insurance card at the time of service.

For Cardinal Care Only

  • There is a $10 copay for the visit.
  • Students should call the Insurance and Referral Office (723-2135) during regular business hours to report their after hours visit and obtain insurance coverage.
  • When Vaden is open, you need to call Vaden first, to get coverage for an Urgent Care visit.
  • If you need a follow up visit with a specialist, contact the Vaden referral office, the next day we are open.

4. We have a Physician on call from home after hours for URGENT advice (can't wait until we are open) - call 617-2576 after hours and they will page the physician on call.

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Basic Services for Students

(see Campus Health Service Fee for information about charges)

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Additional Services (fees may apply)

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Self-Care

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Vaden Flu Clinics

 

Vaden Health Center will provide seasonal flu shots to members of the Stanford community. Vaccination is no longer limited to individuals at high risk for complications of influenza.

Vaden will offer the vaccines for free to students, faculty, staff and retirees, and to spouses and domestic partners for $24. Vaccines will be available on Mondays through Dec. 14, except Nov. 23, from 3 - 6 p.m.

Please note that these shots immunize against seasonal flu and not H1N1. Vaccine against that strain may be available on campus in the coming weeks, depending upon priorities set by public health authorities.

The cost for the immunization at Vaden is:

Students No charge

All students please bring your Stanford ID card.
University Employees No charge The term "employee" includes faculty, staff, emeritus faculty and retired staff. Please bring your Stanford Employee ID card.
All others $24.00 Spouses/domestic partners of University employees.


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