--- title: "Dr. Shelley R. Salpeter | Palliative Doctor in San Mateo, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Shelley R. Salpeter, M.D. practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine in San Mateo, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shelley-r-salpeter-1046243371" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Shelley R. Salpeter, M.D. ![Shelley R. Salpeter, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/7hWvwXaFHNkkCCsIvBQlcq2AH3xVfv9l_CK2jmYqssw/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Shelley R. Salpeter, M.D. ## Hospice and Palliative Medicine [1900 South Norfolk StreetSuite 350San Mateo, CA 94403](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1900+South+Norfolk+Street+San+Mateo%2C+CA+94403+US) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shelley-r-salpeter-1046243371#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shelley-r-salpeter-1046243371#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shelley-r-salpeter-1046243371#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shelley-r-salpeter-1046243371#provider-services) ## About Dr. Salpeter Languages English and Spanish Gender Female Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California, San Francisco **Internship:** New England Medical Center **Residency:** Brigham and Women's Hospital; UCSF ## Board certifications - Hospice and Palliative Medicine - Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center ### Other - Mills-Peninsula Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (1 plan)** ### Aetna - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) **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 (6 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 Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Direct Access **Blue Shield of California (3 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - 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 Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations 1900 South Norfolk Street Suite 350 San Mateo, CA 94403 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1900+South+Norfolk+Street+San+Mateo%2C+CA+94403+US) [650-532-2321](tel:+16505322321) 650-532-2333 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Pain management ### Conditions - Alzheimer's disease - Frailty - Older Adult Health ### Reasons for visit - Advance Healthcare Directive Counseling - Advancedillness management (AIM) - End of life care - Geriatric care - Homebound Older Adults - [Hospice Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hospice-care) - Management of Non-Pain Symptoms in the Dying - [Palliative care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/palliative-care) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Palliative care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/palliative-care) - [Hospice care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hospice-care) - [Home health and hospice care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/home-health-hospice-care) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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