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10 Ratings with 10 written Reviews
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Carlos San Mateo, MD, MA, FACS, DABS, DipABLM, FASCRS
Triple Board-Certified Colorectal & General Surgery and Lifestyle Medicine
Dr. Carlos San Mateo is triple board-certified in colorectal & general surgery and lifestyle medicine speciailizing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of anorectal and colorectal conditions. He provides expert care for hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulae, abscesses, anal warts, HPV-related dysplasia, fecal incontinence, constipation, and colorectal cancer prevention. His practice offers both office-based procedures and advanced surgical options, including High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA), colonoscopy, minimally invasive anorectal surgery, sacral nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence, and anal fistula repair sphincter-preserving techniques. As Director of the Anal Dysplasia Clinic at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, Dr. San Mateo leads advanced screening programs for HPV-related anal cancer and helps set regional …standards for prevention across Northern California. He has also served as the primary colorectal surgeon for Sonoma and Marin counties and advanced minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery at Kaiser Permanente Vallejo.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. San Mateo is a dedicated educator and mentor. He has taught surgical residents and medical students as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Miami, where he was honored with the “Attending of the Year” award. He regularly presents his research at national and international conferences and remains active in professional societies, including the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the International Anal Neoplasia Society, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the American College of Surgeons.
Patients choose Dr. San Mateo for his combination of technical expertise, minimally invasive options, and compassionate, whole-patient care. He is committed to helping every patient feel informed, supported, and confident in their treatment plan.
This was an awesome visit! Dr San Mateo and the entire staff were great. The made me feel comfortable about the appointment and gave great treatment options.
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