Sylvia Piña-Paz, MD
About:
Dr. Sylvia Piña-Paz is a dedicated emergency medicine physician serving patients at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente San Jose. A graduate of the renown Highland Emergency Medicine Residency in Oakland, CA, Dr. Piña-Paz combines strong clinical experience with a passion for education, quality improvement, and research. Her work reflects a consistent focus on compassionate care, medical innovation, and clinical excellence—qualities that make her an invaluable member of our emergency medicine team.
Experience:
Dr. Piña-Paz's medical journey began at UC Irvine School of Medicine, where she earned both her MD and a post-baccalaureate certificate. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology with a minor in Bioinformatics from UC Santa Cruz. Dr. Piña-Paz's academic work spans ultrasound education, cardiac emergencies, and skin immunology, including published research in PNAS and the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
Other Info:
Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Piña-Paz is known for her ability to connect deeply with patients from diverse backgrounds. She has designed and implemented international ultrasound education programs, contributed to pandemic readiness training, and serves on the Quality Improvement Committee at SCVMC.