---
title: "Dr. Patricia K. Hockett | Family Doctor in San Jose, CA | Sutter Health"
description: "Dr. Patricia K. Hockett, M.D. practices Family Medicine in San Jose, CA. Accepting new patients."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-patricia-k-hockett-1046240494"
---

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# Patricia K. Hockett, M.D.

## Family Medicine

-   New patients, please call for availability

[1071 Blossom Hill RoadSan Jose, CA 95123](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1071+Blossom+Hill+Road+San+Jose%2C+CA+95123+US)

## Schedule appointment

[408-445-4010](tel:+14084454010)

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-   [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-patricia-k-hockett-1046240494#provider-services)

## About Dr. Hockett

Languages English and French

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

## Education and training

**Medical school:** UCSD

**Internship:** San Jose Medical Center

**Residency:** San Jose Medical Center

## Board certifications

-   Family Medicine

## 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 Jose Blossom Hill Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/san-jose-blossom-hill-center-1043247195)

1071 Blossom Hill Road

San Jose, CA 95123

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1071+Blossom+Hill+Road+San+Jose%2C+CA+95123+US)

[408-445-4010](tel:+14084454010)

408-445-4011

Sunday Closed

Monday 7:20 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday 7:20 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday 7:20 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday 7:20 am - 5:30 pm

Friday 7:20 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday Closed

**View additional hours**

Sunday Closed

Monday 7:20 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday 7:20 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday 7:20 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday 7:20 am - 5:30 pm

Friday 7:20 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday Closed

## Areas of expertise

Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer.

**Clinical expertise**

### Procedures

-   Annual physical exam
-   Intrauterine Device Insertion
-   Minor Office Procedures
-   Preventive Care
-   [Well-Child Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/well-child-care)

### Conditions

-   Birth Control

### Reasons for visit

-   After-Hours Availability
-   Annual checkup
-   Preventive Medicine Consultation
-   [Women's health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/womens-health)

## Related services offered by Sutter

-   [Family medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/family-medicine)

## From Dr. Hockett

[Health Q&A

### Belly Fat in Men

Why do men put weight on at their stomachs? My husband tries to lose weight, but his belly is very slow to go down. He doesn't drink alcohol. Do you have any suggestions on how he can lose this belly fat?

](https://www.sutterhealth.org/ask-an-expert/answers/belly-fat-in-men-1051061435)

[Health Q&A

### Best Cold Medications for High Blood Pressure Patients

What is a good over-the-counter chest cold congestion medicine for someone with high blood pressure?

](https://www.sutterhealth.org/ask-an-expert/answers/best-cold-medications-for-high-blood-pressure-patients-1051061500)

[Health Q&A

### PMS Symptoms After a Full Hysterectomy?

Why do I still have PMS every month even though I’ve had a full hysterectomy? I thought the days of irritability, depression and bloating would be gone since it’s been four years since the surgery. I’ve talked to three doctors but they can’t explain it.

](https://www.sutterhealth.org/ask-an-expert/answers/pms-symptoms-after-a-full-hysterectomy-1051061413)

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