Summary

Dr. Maria Stapfer is a surgeon with 32 years of experience specializing in complex surgical procedures. She earned her medical degree from MCP Hahnemann University and completed her surgical residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center in 1995. Dr. Stapfer pursued advanced fellowship training in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, gene therapy research, and multi-abdominal organ transplant at USC University Hospital, completing her specialized training in 2004. She holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Stapfer practices at the St. Jude Center for Thoracic and Esophageal Diseases in Fullerton, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Keck Hospital of USC. Her surgical expertise includes treating patients with gallbladder conditions such as gallstones and acute inflammation of the gallbladder. She also manages complex nutritional complications like refeeding syndrome. Patients rate her an average of 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 32 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Southern California University Hospital
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

St. Jude Center for Thoracic and Esophageal Diseases

2151 N Harbor Blvd Ste 3100Fullerton, CA 92835
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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SurgeryAnesthesiologyCritical Care MedicineDiagnostic Radiology
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32 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Fullerton , CAAugusta , GADallas , TXLynnwood , WA
Med School: MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) Med School: Virginia Tech Carilion School Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Maria Veronica Stapfer

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley, Inc.
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Maria Veronica Stapfer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Maria Veronica Stapfer has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Pancreas Transplantation
  • Pancreatic Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Southern California University Hospital
USC University Hospital - Multi - Abdominal Organ Transplant2004
LAC+USC Medical Center - Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery2002
Gene Therapy Research Fellowship1997

Residency

USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center
Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center
Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, General Surgery
Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center1995
LAC+USC Medical Center - General Surgery1994

Medical School

MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)Graduated in 1994

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Dr. Maria Stapfer speaks English.
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