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Summary
Dr. Kathleen Hertzer is a surgeon with 16 years of experience helping patients with a wide range of surgical needs. They earned their medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and have built expertise in general surgery procedures. Dr. Hertzer communicates with patients in English, Korean, and Spanish.
Dr. Hertzer practices at Marshall Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, and Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz, with their primary location in Santa Cruz, California. They specialize in treating conditions such as ventral hernias and breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer. Their surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures, gallbladder removal surgery, and hernia repair surgery.
Dr. Hertzer practices at Marshall Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, and Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz, with their primary location in Santa Cruz, California. They specialize in treating conditions such as ventral hernias and breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer. Their surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures, gallbladder removal surgery, and hernia repair surgery.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Korean, Spanish
- Indiana University School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
Office Location
Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center (2911)
2911 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065 Tel: (831) 477-2350
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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| Dr Kathleen M. Hertzer, MD | Dr. Carlos San Mateo, MD, MA, FACS, DABS, FASCRS, MD | Dr. Robin Cisco, MD | Dr. Mardi Karin, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 16 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Korean, Spanish | Speaks English, Tagalog | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Santa Cruz , CA | San Jose , CA | San Jose , CA | San Jose , CA |
| Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine | Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Kathleen M. Hertzer
Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Dr Kathleen M. Hertzer has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Dr Kathleen M. Hertzer 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 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr Hertzer's NPI number is 1467778217.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Dr Kathleen Hertzer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr Kathleen Hertzer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr Kathleen Hertzer affiliated with?
- Dr Kathleen Hertzer is affiliated with Marshall Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, and Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz.
- Does Dr Kathleen Hertzer accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr Kathleen Hertzer accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr Kathleen Hertzer's office located?
- Dr Kathleen Hertzer's office is located at 2911 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065.
- Is Dr Kathleen Hertzer accepting new patients?
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