--- title: "Dr. Aydin Zahedivash | Pediatrician in San Carlos, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Aydin Zahedivash, M.D. practices Pediatrics in San Carlos, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-aydin-zahedivash-2090992776" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Aydin Zahedivash, M.D. ![Aydin Zahedivash, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/HWWh-wjEX-wFSg8sSL2S3ZG77MtiOqLsbZlpPgENeYU/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Aydin Zahedivash, M.D. ## Pediatrics - Accepting new patients [301 Industrial RoadSan Carlos, CA 94070](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Industrial+Road+San+Carlos%2C+CA+94070+US) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-aydin-zahedivash-2090992776#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-aydin-zahedivash-2090992776#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-aydin-zahedivash-2090992776#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-aydin-zahedivash-2090992776#provider-services) ## About Dr. Zahedivash Languages English and Farsi (Fluent) Gender Male Ages treated Children under 18 ### Approach to care Drawn to pediatrics because of his passion for teaching and learning, Dr. Aydin Zahedivash strives to make every visit engaging, informative, and meaningful. He takes the time to understand each family’s priorities so that care can be personalized to their unique needs. Dr. Zahedivash welcomes conversations about information families have found through their own research and stays current with the latest medical evidence to help answer questions and guide informed decision-making. One of the aspects he enjoys most about pediatrics is the lasting partnership that develops while caring for children and their families over time. Whether concerns are big or small, he is committed to helping families navigate every stage of their child’s health journey. In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Zahedivash is passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery. At Sutter Health, he serves as Medical Director for Digital Patient Experience and collaborates closely with the Clinical Informatics team to enhance the patient and family experience throughout the healthcare system. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School **Residency:** Stanford University Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Pediatrics **Fellowship:** Stanford University, Clinical Informatics ## Board certifications - Pediatrics ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [San Carlos Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/san-carlos-center-1043246914) 301 Industrial Road San Carlos, CA 94070 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Industrial+Road+San+Carlos%2C+CA+94070+US) [650-596-4000](tel:+16505964000) 650-551-7042 Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Pediatric weight management program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-weight-management-program) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatrics%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+San+Carlos+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.5151417677625%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.26050391484215%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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