Dr. Jeffrey A. Sternberg, MD, FACS, FASCRS | San Francisco, CA | Surgical Oncology

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Jeffrey Sternberg, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a highly skilled, board-certified surgeon best known for his innovative treatment of pilonidal disease (often incorrectly called a pilonidal cyst), a painful skin and tissue infection near the tailbone and the founder of The Sternberg Clinic for Pilonidal Surgery.His specialties also include disease of the colon and gastrointestinal tract; performing colonoscopies; treating colo-rectal conditions such as fistula, abscess, fissure, and hemorrhoids; and other same-day surgical or office based conditions. Professional HistorySince starting surgical practice in San Francisco in 2000, Dr. Sternberg has treated over 1,500 cases of pilonidal disease, and his surgical protocol cures nearly 100% of his patients, with few requiring second operations. Many of his patients have developed a recurrence after prior surgery elsewhere: approximately 40% of Dr. Sternberg’s pilonidal patients have had prior failed operation from other surgeons, and 40% of Dr. …Sternberg’s pilonidal patients come from elsewhere in the US, Canada, and other continents for surgery.Dr. Sternberg is the former medical director of The San Francisco Endoscopy Center; he also serves as the surgical director of the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at California Pacific Medical Center and is a clinical assistant professor of surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Elected by his peers to leadership positions in the profession, he is a past president of the Northern California Chapter of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery. The Northern California Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation has selected Dr. Sternberg for the 2017 Champion of Hope Award. Dr. Sternberg completed an AB in biochemistry at Dartmouth College, where he graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He received his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Sternberg trained in general surgery at Harvard University’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and went on to complete a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Minnesota. He is double board-certified in general and colon and rectal surgery. For more information or questions, Dr. Sternberg is here to help. Take a look at The Sternberg Clinic for Pilonidal Surgery website or feel free to call.

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accepting new patients
4.9

48 Ratings
35 years of experience
speaks English
University of Minnesota
19 written reviews
3 specialties
5 areas of expertise
3 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
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Dr. Sternberg performed my colonectomy with permanent ileostomy placement. He was respectful and took the time to educate my husband and I about our options and what to expect afterwards. He was always professional and very knowledgeable. I love 3.5 hours away, but I recommend him to anyone I talk to who is facing possible GI surgery. My procedure was 12 years ago and have not had any complications at all.

August 1st, 2023

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Attentive prompt and throughly knowledgeable

July 26th, 2019

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I couldn't be happier, they made me feel very comfortable and their service was superb. Special thank you to Andrea for working some magic and getting me in sooner than scheduled. Saved my behind from not being able to have the procedure done. Thank you Dr. Sternberg you and your staff were great.

July 18th, 2019

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My experience with Dr Sternberg has been excellent! I had 2 failed surgeries for pilonidal disease and was left with an open wound for several months. Dr. Sternberg was very thorough in his assessment of the infection at the wound site before the operation. His assistant (Andrea) was really patient and supportive in helping me plan comprehensively for an out-of-state surgery and was a major reason for such an overall excellent experience. I knew exactly what was going to happen at each step of the procedure and during post-care. I stopped experiencing any pain at the surgery site, just within the first week after the surgery. Dr. Sternberg truly cares about curing his patients and his team has been super-responsive for all the questions I had even after the surgery. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who has suffered with this issue like I have and who has had failed procedures in the past.

July 18th, 2019

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Well prepared, very informative.

July 16th, 2019

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Well prepared, very informative.

July 16th, 2019

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I had searched around for a specialist to treat my dear friend with a pilonidal cyst. She had seen 2 other doctors and had gone downhill until meeting Dr. Sternberg. We are truly grateful for his care. -Dr. David Blende, Chief of Dentistry CPMC

June 28th, 2019

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Thank you for everything

June 20th, 2019

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Bigger Asian lady talking out loud how she can't stand her coworker. Keep it to your self lady! Your making your self look immature in a professional setting .

June 19th, 2019

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Everything went smoothly. I didn't have to wait too long to see the doctor. Dr. Sternberg did the procedure as painless as possible because he knows what he is doing.

June 17th, 2019

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3468 California StSan Francisco, CA 94118

Tel: (415) 345-0100

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The Sternberg Clinic

2100 Webster St Ste 400San Francisco, CA 94115

Tel: (415) 923-3883

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California Pacific Medical Center Mission Bernal Campus

3555 Cesar ChavezSan Francisco, CA 94110

Tel: (415) 647-8600

Presidio Surgery Center

1635 Divisadero St Ste 200San Francisco, CA 94115

Tel: (415) 346-1218

Mon5:30 am - 5:00 pm

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California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus

Castro & Duboce StSan Francisco, CA 94114

Tel: (415) 600-6000


Dr. Jeffrey A Sternberg, MD, FACS, FASCRS	Dr. William Francis Sheridan, MD	Dr. Tom Sheng Liu, MD	Dr. Barbara Lynn Persons, MD
Surgical Oncology	Neurological Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (48 Ratings)	4.7 (6 Ratings)	4.3 (3 Ratings)	4.2 (22 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Chinese	Speaks Spanish, English
San Francisco , CA	Redwood City , CA	Los Gatos , CA	Lafayette , CA
Med School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine	Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine	Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont
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Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

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University of Minnesota

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University of Chicago, Pritzker School of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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