Summary

Dr. Joseph Shrager is a thoracic surgeon with 38 years of experience in the field. They graduated from Harvard Medical School and specialize in thoracic surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the chest and lungs. Dr. Shrager speaks English and brings nearly four decades of surgical expertise to their practice.

Dr. Shrager is affiliated with Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care, and Stanford Medicine Pediatrics in San Jose, California. They treat patients with lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. Their surgical practice includes performing CT scans to help diagnose and monitor chest conditions. Patients have given Dr. Shrager an average rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Office Location

Dr. Joseph Shrager

2589 Samaritan DrSan Jose, CA 95124

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Harvard Medical School
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Shrager

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Shrager has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Shrager has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Animal Muscular Dystrophy
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Lung Cancer
  • Mediastinal Cyst
  • Mediastinum Cancer (Mediastinal Neoplasm)
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Pneumonectomy (Lung removal)
  • Pneumothorax
  • Pulmonary Emphysema (COPD)
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Thymus Cancer
  • Thymus Gland Removal (Thymectomy)
  • Thymus Tumor (Thymoma)
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. Joseph Shrager holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Shrager's NPI number is 1619904521.

Other Providers at Stanford Health Care

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Joseph Shrager's office located?
Dr. Joseph Shrager's office is located at 2589 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA, 95124.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Shrager affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Shrager is affiliated with Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care, Stanford Medicine Pediatrics, and Stanford Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Shrager speak?
Dr. Joseph Shrager speaks English.

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