--- title: "Dr. Kristin M. Brew | Head and Neck Doctor in Castro Valley, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Kristin M. Brew, M.D. practices Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery in Castro Valley, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kristin-brew-1046238841" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Kristin M. Brew, M.D. ![Kristin M. Brew, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/fallback-provider.png) 4.9/5 [(318 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Kristin M. Brew, M.D. ## Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - Accepting new patients [20101 Lake Chabot RoadFloor 3Castro Valley, CA 94546](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=20101+Lake+Chabot+Road+Castro+Valley%2C+CA+94546+US) ## Request a referral Contact our referral team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kristin-brew-1046238841#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kristin-brew-1046238841#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kristin-brew-1046238841#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kristin-brew-1046238841#provider-services) ## About Dr. Brew Languages English Gender Female Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care I was born and raised in the Bay Area as were both my parents and I love this community. They best part of being a physician is being able to see patients and establish a relationship with them. Over the years I have become facile with the new technology and appreciate what it offers but I also strive to provide personal care that meets the individual patient's needs. ### Professional highlights I attended Stanford for college and then moved to the East Coast for medical school at Yale. I began working at PAMF soon after finishing my residency in San Diego and have been here since 1997. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Brew enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, running, skiing and hiking. Community volunteering at schools and soccer club. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Yale University **Internship:** University of California, San Diego **Residency:** University of California, San Diego ## Board certifications - Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Sutter East Bay Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (20 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - 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 **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - 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 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 **Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations (14 plans)** ### Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations - Allegiance Benefit Plan Management - Cigna Global Health Advantage (PPO) - Cigna International Plan - Cigna+Oscar Joint Venture Open Access Plus - Commercial HMO/POS - EPO Plan - Indemnity Plan - Joint Administration/ Payer Solutions - Network HMO/POS - Network Open Access (HMO) - Network Open Access (PPO) - Open Access Plus (PPO) - Point of Service Open Access (POS) - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Castro Valley Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/castro-valley-care-center-1043246870) 20101 Lake Chabot Road Floor 3 Castro Valley, CA 94546 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=20101+Lake+Chabot+Road+Castro+Valley%2C+CA+94546+US) [510-204-1844](tel:+15102041844) 510-506-7729 Sunday Closed Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Adenoidectomy - Chronic Ear Infection Treatment - Ear Infection Treatment - Endocrine surgery - Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy - Endoscopic sinus surgery - Evaluation and Treatment for Swallowing Disorders - Fine needle aspiration biopsy - Maxillofacial surgery - Nasal surgery - Parotid Gland Surgery - Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction - Sinus surgery - Thyroid surgery - Thyroidectomy - Tonsillectomy ### Conditions - Acute bacterial sinusitis - Acute rhinosinusitis - Adenoiditis - Chronic ear infection - Corneal Infection - Dysphagia - [Head and neck cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-cancer) - Hearing loss - Nasal Trauma - [Obstructive sleep apnea](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/snoring-and-sleep-apnea) - [Pediatric allergies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-allergies-and-immunology) - Salivary gland disorders - Salivary gland tumor - Sinus disease - [Sleep apnea](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/snoring-and-sleep-apnea) - Tonsillitis ### Reasons for visit - Allergy management - Head and Neck Cancer Care - Hearing Loss Care - Laryngology - [Pediatric ear, nose, and throat](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-ear-nose-and-throat-care) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Head and neck oncologic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-oncologic-surgery) - [Head and neck cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-cancer) - [Head and neck care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-and-neck-care) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Shaulnie N. 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Mohan, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shaulnie-n-mohan-2012259075) (106) 20101 Lake Chabot Road Floor 3 Castro Valley, CA 94546 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=20101+Lake+Chabot+Road+Castro+Valley%2C+CA+94546+US) \+ 1 location [510-204-1844](tel:+15102041844) #### Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - Accepting new patients - ![Tania Benjamin](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/391V2Es_C0tWhW5T55XY2sh5ey1VN0Nxcx_UsQyzW_A/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Tania Benjamin, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-tania-benjamin-2024369510) 20101 Lake Chabot Road 3rd Floor Castro Valley, CA 94546 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=20101+Lake+Chabot+Road+Castro+Valley%2C+CA+94546+US) [510-204-1844](tel:+15102041844) #### Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - Accepting new patients #### Reconstructive Surgery - Accepting new patients - Facial Plastic Surgery - ![Veronica B. Caballero](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/yWtjSTcoBfNBmncmG0yUb5faJjh1l3xgijOQmtRgB0o/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Veronica B. Caballero, PA-C](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/veronica-b-caballero-1046250550) 20101 Lake Chabot Road Floor 3 Castro Valley, CA 94546 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=20101+Lake+Chabot+Road+Castro+Valley%2C+CA+94546+US) [510-204-1844](tel:+15102041844) #### Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - New patients, please call for availability ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. It is not intended as a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any particular provider. Physicians are not employees or agents of Sutter Health or its subsidiaries. The information is submitted by each doctor and we make no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of the information. 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