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Dr. Shelley Salpeter, MD

Dr. Shelley Salpeter, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Shelley Salpeter, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in San Mateo, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1982. She is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Shelley Salpeter, MD

66 Bovet Rd Ste 100 San Mateo, CA 94402

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(650) 532-2321

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Salpeter specializes in the areas of Geriatric Medicine, Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Salpeter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Salpeter

2.4

26 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
35%
35%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
62%
62%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 12, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
Helpful
Feb 05, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lea Stublarec – Jul 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Santa Rosa – Dec 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
San Mateo, CA – Sep 08, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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San Leandro, CA – Aug 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bill Guthmann in Redwood City – Jun 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Palo Alto, CA – Mar 14, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Adam Towle in San Francisco, CA – Sep 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert Swift in Moss Beach, CA – Jul 03, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
lea in menlo park, CA – Jan 26, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
M. RAD in SAN MATEO CA – Dec 27, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

I am a home-care physician, practicing evidence-based medicine with a special interest in geriatrics and palliative medicine

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of California San Francisco

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • New England Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982

  • Cornell University

    Undergraduate School, 1975

  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Undergraduate School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Geriatric Medicine
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Over 50 publications, in the field of evidence-based internal medicine

  • Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, 1982

  • Essential Science Indicators Award, Clinical Medicine, 2007

Focus on Brain Health

Locations

Shelley Salpeter, MD

Shelley Salpeter MD66 Bovet Rd Ste 100 San Mateo, CA 94402
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Practice

Mission Hospice and Home Care66 Bovet Rd Ste 100 San Mateo, CA 94402
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr
    Burlingame, CA 94010
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

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