About
Dr. Denise Kan is a board-certified internist practicing concierge medicine in Redwood City, California through MDVIP. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology with honors from the University of California, Berkeley in 2006. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. Her internship and residency in Internal Medicine both took place at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio, finishing in 2021.
Dr. Kan holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and belongs to both the American College of Physicians and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Her clinical interests center on cardiovascular health, nutrition, integrative health, and women's health, with particular focus on perimenopause and menopause care. She also presented research on PICC-associated upper extremity deep vein thrombosis and incidental pulmonary nodules at conferences including the American Thoracic Society International Conference. Outside medicine, she enjoys Pilates, art, music, travel, and spending time with family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Berkeley, B.A. Molecular and Cell Biology, 2006 (Graduated with Honors)
Medical School
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Residency
Internal Medicine, Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH (2019-2021)
Additional Training
Internship: Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH (2018-2019)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kan right for?
Dr. Kan is a strong fit for adults who prioritize prevention and proactive health management. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause benefit from her focused expertise in that area. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, hypertension, or chronic disease find her integrative approach practical and thorough. Adults across the Peninsula who want same- or next-day access and after-hours availability will feel well-served by her practice model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kan treats a broad range of adult conditions, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease management, and nutritional disorders. She also specializes in perimenopause and menopause care. Her preventive focus means she works to identify and address health risks before they progress.
Dr. Kan is passionate about cardiovascular health, nutrition, and integrative health. She also has a particular interest in women's health, especially perimenopause and menopause care. These interests shape how she builds individualized wellness plans for her patients.
Yes, Dr. Kan holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Kan earned her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. She completed both her internship and her Internal Medicine residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio, finishing in 2021.
Yes, Dr. Kan has presented research at several medical conferences. Her work includes studies on PICC-associated upper extremity deep vein thrombosis and incidental pulmonary nodules. She presented at the Wayne State University Medical Student Research Symposium, the Henry Ford Medical Education Research Forum, and the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Dr. Kan is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. These memberships reflect her commitment to both clinical excellence and lifestyle-based approaches to health.
Yes, Dr. Kan stays reachable by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent concerns. This is a standard benefit of her MDVIP-affiliated practice.
As a female physician with a focused interest in women's health, Dr. Kan brings both personal and clinical perspective to perimenopause and menopause care. She integrates this with her broader internal medicine and preventive health expertise to address women's health comprehensively.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026