--- title: "Dr. Shraddha Rana | Nephrologist in Freedom, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Shraddha Rana, M.D. practices Nephrology in Freedom, CA, Santa Cruz, CA, and Watsonville, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shraddha-rana-1046245614" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Shraddha Rana, M.D. ![Shraddha Rana, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/_9ZI2Ke3j2-_FC1-44UZbSsWGs3MgXd9bmrQ_ksx6dM/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(268 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Shraddha Rana, M.D. ## Nephrology - Accepting new patients [160 Green Valley RoadSuite 201Freedom, CA 95019](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=160+Green+Valley+Road+Freedom%2C+CA+95019+US) [+2 more locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shraddha-rana-1046245614#provider-locations) ## Schedule appointment [831-288-6800](tel:+18312886800) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shraddha-rana-1046245614#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shraddha-rana-1046245614#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shraddha-rana-1046245614#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shraddha-rana-1046245614#provider-services) ## About Dr. Rana Languages English, Hindi (Fluent), and Urdu (Basic) Gender Female Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care Medicine is a true calling, which I consider an honor. I believe in providing quality evidence-based care. I strive towards building a strong and lasting relationship with my patients. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include volunteered in health camp organized by Association of Nepalese Physician in America (ANPA), a nonprofit organization established by physicians in North America that provide community service for the underprivileged and uninsured in boroughs of New York City. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India **Residency:** Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY **Fellowship:** Upstate Medical University - SUNY, Syracuse ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - Vasopressin Receptor Antagonists in Hyponatremia: An Update Shraddha Rana, Apurv Khanna KEI Journals/Medical Research Archives ## 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 [Watsonville Specialty Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/freedom-care-center-1043247438) 160 Green Valley Road Suite 201 Freedom, CA 95019 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=160+Green+Valley+Road+Freedom%2C+CA+95019+US) [831-288-6800](tel:+18312886800) 831-288-6888 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed [Santa Cruz Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/santa-cruz-center-1043247417) 2025 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2025+Soquel+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95062+US) [831-458-5597](tel:+18314585597) Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed [Watsonville Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/watsonville-center-1043246658) 550 South Green Valley Road Watsonville, CA 95076 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=550+South+Green+Valley+Road+Watsonville%2C+CA+95076+US) [831-458-5865](tel:+18314585865) Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Acute Dialysis - Chronic Dialysis - Dialysis - Kidney Stone Treatment ### Conditions - Acute kidney disease - [Chronic kidney disease (CKD)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/chronic-kidney-disease) - Electrolyte disorders - Glomerular disease - Hypertensive kidney disease - Kidney stone pain - Nephropathy ### Reasons for visit - Chronic Kidney Disease Management ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Kidney disease and nephrology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-disease-nephrology) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Prachi Jog](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/IDHMdBUB61ampRiGj82SaNBQlydUj9HUKIN_g8BmCf8/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Prachi Jog, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-prachi-jog-1046240817) (431) Watsonville Specialty Center 160 Green Valley Road Suite 201 Freedom, CA 95019 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=160+Green+Valley+Road+Freedom%2C+CA+95019+US) \+ 2 locations [831-288-6800](tel:+18312886800) #### Nephrology - Accepting new patients - ![William R. Raffo](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/_XwzGZYrfyWaYrQHeEiMPhltaVoIWASFsJdorgQ7Sgs/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [William R. Raffo, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-william-r-raffo-1046244846) (380) Watsonville Specialty Center 160 Green Valley Road Suite 201 Freedom, CA 95019 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=160+Green+Valley+Road+Freedom%2C+CA+95019+US) \+ 1 location [831-288-6800](tel:+18312886800) #### Nephrology - Accepting new patients ### 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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