The Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers recognizes centers that follow the best practices for stroke care. It is a Joint Commission Certification Program. In the U.S. there are over 1000 certified programs. To learn more about stroke certified centers, click here. The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification Program for Comprehensive Stroke Centers imposes additional requirements, including technology and resources. Below you will find the list of stroke certified centers in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties in California.

Santa Clara County

• El Camino Hospital – Primary Stroke Center Thrombectomy Capable
• Good Samaritan Hospital – Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Kaiser Permanente – Santa Clara – Primary Stroke Center Thrombectomy Capable
• Kaiser Permanente – San Jose – Primary Stroke Center
• O’Connor Hospital – Primary Stroke Center
• Regional Medical Center of San Jose – Primary Stroke Center Thrombectomy Capable
• Saint Louise Hospital – Gilroy – Primary Stroke Center
• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center – Primary Stroke Center
• Stanford Hospital & Clinics – Comprehensive Stroke Center

San Mateo County

• Kaiser Permanente – Redwood City – Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Kaiser Permanente – So. San Francisco – Primary Stroke Center
• Mills-Peninsula Medical Center – Primary Stroke Center Thrombectomy Capable
• Sequoia Hospital – Primary Stroke Center
• Seton Medical Center