Patient Care
Overview
The physicians at Stanford's Division of Nephrology see patients in a variety of clinics at Stanford's main campus in Palo Alto and across the Bay Area. Patients seek these clinics for care in general nephrology, as well as for subspeciality needs like kidney transplant, glomerular disease, hypertension, stone, peritoneal and home hemo dialysis.
A number of outreach clinic locations are also available by faculty throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The Veterans Administration (VA) and Santa Clara Valley (county) hospitals each also provide patient care to a diverse patient population. Please see below for information on the various clinics that you might find Stanford Nephrology physicians.
Referrals and Appointments
- Nephrology Kidney Clinic
(650) 723-6961
Boswell Building
300 Pasteur Drive, 1st Floor, Suite A175
Stanford, CA - Kidney Clinic in Menlo Park
(650) 498-6500
1300 Crane Street
Menlo Park, CA - Kidney Clinic in Santa Clara
(650) 723-6961
2518 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA - Kidney Transplant Clinic
(650) 725-9891
Boswell Building
300 Pasteur Drive, 1st Floor, Suite A160
Stanford, CA - Kidney Transplant Clinic in Monterey
(650) 725-9891
5 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Suite 103
Monterey, CA - Kidney Transplant Clinic in San Francisco
(650) 725-9891
1700 California Street, Suite 470
San Francisco, CA - Kidney Transplant Clinic in Walnut Creek
(650) 725-9891
106 La Casa Via, Suite 140
Walnut Creek, CA
The General Nephrology Consult Services
The Jamison Service
Rex Jamison, MD is a distinguished nephrologist and esteemed academic, recognized for his profound contributions to the field of medicine and his unwavering commitment to patient care. Dr. Jamsion co-founded the Stanford Division of Nephrology with Dr. Roy Maffly in 1971 and served as Co-Division Chief from 1971-1983.
Dr. Jamison made major contributions to our understanding of renal physiology including the urinary concentrating mechanism and functioning of the renal medulla. His career is marked by numerous accolades, including being a Rhodes Scholar and a Guggenheim Fellow, as well as receiving the Champion of Hope Award from the National Kidney Foundation of Northern California. Dr. Jamison's leadership in various medical boards and his involvement with the National Kidney Foundation demonstrate his dedication to advancing nephrology.
The Jamison Service in the Division of Nephrology honors Dr. Jamison’s legacy of excellence in Nephrology, patient care, and medical education.
The Maffly Service
Roy Maffly, MD, was a distinguished nephrologist and former associate dean for student affairs at the Stanford University School of Medicine who made significant contributions to the field of nephrology, medical education and diversity throughout his career. In 1971 he co-founded the Stanford Division of Nephrology along with Dr. Rex Jamison and served as Co-Division Chief from 1971-1982. Known for his exceptional teaching and mentoring, Dr. Maffly was the first instructor from the School of Medicine to receive the Walter J. Gores Award in 1982, Stanford’s highest honor for excellence in teaching.
Dr. Maffly was pivotal in establishing a minority admissions committee that enhanced diversity within the Stanford School of Medicine, which is credited with diversifying the school's enrollment. In addition to the Gores award, Dr. Maffly received the school's Award for Outstanding Teaching in 1971, the Kaiser Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1970, 1972 and 1977; and the Arthur L. Bloomfield Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Clinical Medicine in 1977. Dr. Maffly passed away on April 15, 2019 at the age of 91.
The Maffly Service in the Division of Nephrology reflects the enduring respect and gratitude for his contributions to the field of Nephrology and the values he championed.
The Murphy Service
Susan Murphy, RN began her career in dialysis after graduating from a nursing program in Ireland and joined the Stanford Dialysis Unit in 1988. Initially planning to stay for only one year, Susan’s career at Stanford spanned 38 years before retiring in January 2025. During her tenure, she served for 11 years as the assistant manager of the Stanford Dialysis Unit and as the Patient Care Manager for five years overseeing all dialysis operations at Stanford Hospital. Susan helped ensure the delivery of high-quality care for countless patients undergoing kidney replacement therapies across the hospital. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in training dialysis nurses, technicians, and generations of nephrology fellows.
Susan was a living kidney donor, exemplifying the empathetic approach that the Division of Nephrology seeks to foster in all trainees, staff and physicians. As a clinical nurse, Susan received multiple prestigious awards, including The Daisy Award (2010), the Recognition of Service Excellence (R.O.S.E.) at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital dialysis unit (2011), and the Thomas Gonda Selection Committee Special Commendation Award.
The Murphy Service in the Division of Nephrology honors Susan’s decades of nursing excellence and dedication to patient-centered care.