Dr. David A. Spain, MD | Palo Alto, CA | General Surgeon

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Dr. David Spain is a surgeon with four decades of experience serving patients in the Palo Alto area. They earned their medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and have dedicated their career to surgical care. Dr. Spain is board-certified and provides care in English.

Dr. Spain practices at Stanford Hospital, Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, and other Stanford Health Care locations in Palo Alto, California. They specialize in treating conditions such as ventral hernias, head injuries, and rib fractures. Their surgical expertise includes diagnostic procedures like chest X-rays, chest imaging, and heart rhythm monitoring. Patients have given Dr. Spain an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
3.8

12 Ratings
40 years of experience
speaks English
Wayne State University School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
2 specialties
4 areas of expertise
5 hospital affiliations
1 office location

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Dr. Spain did surgery on my husband 20 years ago, when he had a massive infection and was very near death. Dr. Spain at the time looked like a young kid, so we were apprehensive. However, if not for his expertise, my husband would not be here today. We wish he were still in Louisville. He's one doc that I trust completely.

February 18th, 2014

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I could NEVER thank him and his AWESOME team of surgeons enough for what he did with my daughter. An angel sent from above!!!! Thank you Dr. Spain

October 10th, 2012

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Dr. Spain has a very poor bedside manner. He does not want to explain anything, just wants to leave the room as quickly as possible. But the worst thing is that he really messed up with my surgery. He was asked to get a certain type of biopsy and decide to get a very minimal kind instead, which yielded nothing. He failed to send my tissue for culture, which is standard procedure, and because of that they could not confirm my diagnosis. He didn't try to look at the CT images to decide which the best place to get the biopsy from. He dropped the ball on so many levels. The whole process left me very upset and very angry.

October 10th, 2011

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I am overwhelmed with the concern and knowledge as well as Dr. Spains' expertise in diagnosing my health issues. He was and is willing to go the extra mile for a patient and that is rare to find in the health industry...

January 30th, 2011

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My only advise is to look around before you go to this doctor. I would not go back to him even if he was the last doctor on this earth.

January 11th, 2011

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This is by far the worst physician I have ever come across. He has very poor judgment and is very uncaring towards his patients. His surgical skills gives Stanford a bad name. Spare yourselves the agony I went through.There are lots of other surgeons far more deserving of the title.This man should be ashamed to call himself a doctor!

January 8th, 2011

Dr. David A. Spain

900 Blake Wilbur Dr Garden LevelPalo Alto, CA 94304

Tel: (650) 736-5800


Dr. David A. Spain, MD	Dr. Electron Kebebew, MD	Dr. Carolyn Seib, MD	Dr. Kimberly Stone, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (12 Ratings)	5 (4 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English
Palo Alto , CA	Palo Alto , CA	Palo Alto , CA	San Jose , CA
Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine	Med School: New York University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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