Summary

Dr. John Wachtel is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with five decades of experience caring for women throughout their reproductive years and beyond. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and completed his residency training at UCSD Medical Center. His extensive career spans 50 years of dedicated practice in women's health. Dr. Wachtel is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Wachtel practices at Stanford Hospital and Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, with locations in Stanford and Palo Alto, California. He specializes in treating conditions such as vaginitis and abnormal uterine bleeding, helping women address common gynecological concerns. His expertise includes performing breast cancer screenings and pelvic ultrasounds to ensure comprehensive women's health care. Patients have given Dr. Wachtel an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in his clinical expertise and compassionate approach to care.
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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 50 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucsd Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Steven Wachtel has 4 locations

Stanford Hospital

300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305

Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford

725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304

Stanford Hospital

300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

Stanford Health Care

500 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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50 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Portuguese, German Speaks English Speaks English
Stanford , CALos Angeles , CARancho Cucamonga , CAMOUNTAIN VIEW , CA
Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Steven Wachtel

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Medical Specialties

Dr. John Steven Wachtel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Steven Wachtel has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Birth Control
  • C-section
  • Child Birth
  • Hot Flashes
  • Infertility
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Pain
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Exam
  • Pregnancy
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsd Medical Center

Medical School

University Of California San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Which hospitals is Dr. John Wachtel affiliated with?
Dr. John Wachtel is affiliated with Stanford Hospital, Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford, Stanford Health Care, Stanford Medicine Pediatrics, and Stanford Hospital.

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