Specialty Services Available at Vaden Health Center

Dermatology at Vaden

Dr. Joanna Badger, a Stanford dermatologist, sees patients at Vaden most Wednesday afternoons.  Appointments can be scheduled on other days at the Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center in Redwood City.

A referral from a primary care provider is needed in order to set up an appointment with Dr. Badger and visits are billed to your health insurance.  There is a $20 co-pay if you are enrolled in Cardinal Care. Other insurance coverage may vary. 

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Eating Disorders Medical Specialty Clinic at Vaden

The Eating Disorders Specialty Clinic at Vaden provides medical assessments and on-going monitoring and support for adolescents and young adults with eating disorders and related health issues. It is staffed by physicians and dietitians from Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford.

The Eating Disorders Specialty Clinic is offered Wednesday mornings at Vaden Health Center and additional days at its location in Mountain View.

Visits are billed to your health insurance.  There is a $20 co-pay if you are enrolled in Cardinal Care. Other insurance coverage may vary. 

  • To contact the Lucile Packard Young Adult Clinic
    • Phone 650-498-4468 or 650-694-0600
  • Other services at Vaden for eating disorders
    • Counseling and Psychological services at Vaden
      • Phone 650-723-3785
      • Web book a phone consultation
    • Nutrition services at Vaden
      • Phone 650-498-2336, choose #1 to schedule an appointment with our dietitian

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Optometry Services at Vaden

Optometry services are now offered at Vaden, including routine eye exams and contact lens fittings.  Our insurance and referral office can process referrals without a visit to a health care provider.

If you are on Cardinal Care, you are entitled to one eye exam per year. The co-pay is $20.00.  Other insurance plans are welcome, but the cost may vary. 

  • To request a routine eye exam:
    • Phone the Vaden insurance and referral office - 650-723-2135

*Please note that if you have a medical problem (i.e., retinal problem, corneal ulcer or abrasion, etc.) you will need to consult with a health care provider for a possible referral to the Stanford Ophthalmology Department.

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Sports Medicine at Vaden

Dr. Michael Fredericson, from the Stanford Sports Medicine Center, sees patients at Vaden most Wednesday afternoons.  Appointments can be scheduled on other days at the Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center in Redwood City.

A referral from a primary care provider is needed in order to set up an appointment with Dr. Fredericson and visits are billed to your health insurance.  There is a $20 co-pay if you are enrolled in Cardinal Care. Other insurance coverage may vary

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Transgender Services at Vaden

Vaden Health Center is now collaborating with a physician who specializes in transgender care.  Services are available to all Stanford students and include initiation and follow up of hormone therapy and related care.  Christian M. Pariseau, MD is affiliated with the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital adolescent medicine program.  Appointments are available at his office in Mountain View and at Vaden Health Center (by arrangement).

Visits are billed to your health insurance.  There is a $20 co-pay if you are enrolled in Cardinal Care. Other insurance coverage may vary.   

  • To schedule a appointment with Dr. Pariseau:
    • Phone 650-694-0600 and request an appointment with Dr. Pariseau for gender-related concerns.
  • Counseling services are also available through CAPS at Vaden:
    • Phone 650-723-3785
    • Web book a phone consultation

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Information & Appointments

(650) 498-2336

Hours & Location

Staff

Related Resources

  • List and link to pertinent items on the Vaden site here (not Virtual Library or external websites)

Vaden Virtual Health Library

Useful Websites

Wellness.com