666 General Surgeons Found in Stanford, CA

We found 666 General Surgeons available in Stanford, CA with an average 4 stars across 1,644 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 232 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 148 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Kevin Gerard Waldron, MD

Neurological Surgery
Gave an accurate diagnosis
1 Award
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Laguna Hills, CA
"Dr. Waldron is so caring and takes his time to explain my options" View Profile

Dr. Ravinder Jarial, DO

Plastic Surgery
Gave an accurate diagnosis
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
West Palm Beach, FL
"Very attentive, great communication, understanding my needs, wonderful experience, so happy with the results." View Profile

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Dr. James Moon Mok, MD

Surgery
23 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"Dr. Mok was referred to me as a consult to assist my psychiatrist and my rheumatologist in determining a plan of action for numbness/pain in my arm that radiates to my pinky finger." View Profile

Dr. Kevin Gerard Waldron, MD

Neurological Surgery
Gave an accurate diagnosis
1 Award
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Laguna Hills, CA
"Dr. Waldron is so caring and takes his time to explain my options" View Profile

Dr. Michael Steven Edwards, MD

Neurological Surgery
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA0.3 mi
"One of the best doctors, he saved my son’s life from aneurysm he was 3 months old.he did what he has to do. The result ,my son now 11 years old with no damage at all." View Profile

Dr. Janey Pratt

Surgery
33 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"I have lost count of the number of times that Janey Pratt has saved MY life and the lives of people I begged her for referrals for." View Profile

Dr. James Timothy Dunn, MD

Surgery
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"Dr Dunn saved my mothers life ! He is a gift to this world and I will always be so very grateful to him for his kindness , time , care , vision and belief in my mother survival." View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Norton

Oncology
53 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.2 mi
"Dr. Norton gives real medical advice and has an excellent team." View Profile

Dr. Gary Edwin Hartman, MD

Surgery
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"Excellent doctor and excellent person! The world needs more doctors like him." View Profile

Dr. Walter John Lech, MD

Thoracic Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Walter John Lech, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in San Jose, CA and San Jose, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ravinder Jarial, DO

Plastic Surgery
Spent time with me
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
West Palm Beach, FL
"Very attentive, great communication, understanding my needs, wonderful experience, so happy with the results." View Profile

Dr. Waldo Concepcion, MD

Transplant Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Waldo Concepcion, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Stanford, CA and Palo Alto, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Stephanie D Chao, MD

Surgery
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Stephanie D Chao, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Palo Alto, CA and Palo Alto, CA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Philip Mark Hanno, MD

Urology
53 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.3 mi
"It is so reassuring and downright pleasant to visit a physician who takes the time to explain everything that the patient should know about their condition." View Profile

Dr. Claudia Meta Mueller, MD

Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"Dr.Mueller operated on 2 of my children. And she genuinely cares it really shows. She is amazing." View Profile

Dr. Stefanie Stein Jeffrey, MD

Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.2 mi
"Dr. Jeffrey's made me feel as if I were her only patient. She took her time and was very thorough." View Profile

Dr. David Lawson Gregg, MD

Trauma Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Stanford, CA1.0 mi
"I truely believe David Gregg saved my life. I had a difficult emergency surgery performed by Dr. Gregg and there was never a moment I didn't have confidence in his abilities." View Profile

Dr. Marc Lee Melcher, MD

Surgery
27 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"Dr. Melcher is the most professional and caring doctor I have ever had." View Profile

Dr. Sherry Wren

Surgery
40 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Sherry Wren is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Stanford, CA and Palo Alto, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Myriam Curet-Scott, MD

Surgery
44 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Myriam Curet-Scott, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Palo Alto, CA and Palo Alto, CA. She has 44 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. James Korndorffer

Surgery
36 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"I had a right laparoscopic hernia repair May 2013. My meetings prior to surgery with Dr. Korndorffer went fine." View Profile

Dr. James Lau

Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Stanford, CA1.2 mi
Dr. James Lau is a health care provider primarily located in Stanford, CA, with other offices in Stanford, CA and Palo Alto, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Craige Thomas Albanese, MD

Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA0.3 mi
Dr. Craige Thomas Albanese, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in New York, NY and Palo Alto, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Karl Gerard Sylvester, MD

Surgery
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Karl Gerard Sylvester, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Stanford, CA and Walnut Creek, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Thomas Murray Krummel, MD

Surgery
49 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Thomas Murray Krummel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in San Jose, CA and Palo Alto, CA. He has 49 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Varvara Andreyevna Kirchner, MD

Transplant Surgery
20 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"She is fantastic!" View Profile

Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
21 years exp
Palo Alto, CA0.3 mi
Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Los Gatos, CA and Palo Alto, CA(and 8 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Clark Andrew Bonham, MD

Transplant Surgery
37 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"Dr. Bonham removed a football sized FNH tumor from my abdomen in 2004 and saved my life. He was wonderful and I will always be grateful I met him." View Profile

Dr. Jean Warren Gillon, MD

Surgery
42 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"Several years ago my family physician referred me to Dr. Gillon for a case of varicosities in my legs." View Profile

Dr. Syed Aftab Karim

Neurological Surgery
27 years exp
Stanford, CA1.4 mi
"Dr Karim is an outstanding physician and surgeon. He removed my brain tumor and saved my life. The wait time in the office is about an hour but it is well worth it." View Profile

Dr. Michael Christopher Muelly, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
15 years exp
Stanford, CA1.4 mi
"It was a great experience!" View Profile

Dr. Rachel Leah Yang

Surgery
13 years exp
Stanford, CA1.4 mi
"I felt heard and safe with this doctor" View Profile

Dr. Jennifer Dore, MD

Psychiatry
19 years exp
Stanford, CA1.4 mi
Dr. Jennifer Dore, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Stanford, CA, with other offices in Palo Alto, CA and Stanford, CA. She has 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Thomas Sloan Nelsen, MD

Surgery
75 years exp
Stanford, CA0.6 mi
"Always helpful and happy to help." View Profile

Dr. Nicholas Chang Bene, MD

Plastic Surgery
9 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Nicholas Chang Bene, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in PALO ALTO, CA and Stanford, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Wendy Tienhui Su

Surgery
29 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Wendy Tienhui Su is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Mesa, AZ and Glendale, AZ(and 12 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Wei Zhou

Vascular Surgery
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Wei Zhou is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Tucson, AZ and Tucson, AZ(and 8 other locations). They have 28 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Corbin Eduardo Goerlich, MD

Thoracic Surgery
10 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Corbin Eduardo Goerlich, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Baltimore, MD and Palo Alto, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Bill Chiu, MD

Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Bill Chiu, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Palo Alto, CA and Los Gatos, CA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. James Kennedy Wall, MD

Surgery
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. James Kennedy Wall, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Walnut Creek, CA and Los Gatos, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Louis Michael Capecci, MD

Thoracic Surgery
14 years exp
Stanford, CA1.4 mi
Dr. Louis Michael Capecci, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Stanford, CA, with another office in Honolulu, HI. He has 14 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Paul Joseph Gorman, MD

Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Stanford, CA1.4 mi
"Dr. Gorman is a expert in plastic surgery. I had problem areas in my back, abdomen and buttocks. I'm 6 weeks post-op now and am so thankful I went to him." View Profile

Dr. Kim Felder Rhoads, MD

Colorectal Surgery
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"Dr. Rhoads spent a lot of time with me. More than most doctors I have been to. She also seems to care, but the wait time was terrible." View Profile

Dr. Peter Gerard Bendix, MD

Critical Care Medicine
18 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"He was very professional and courteous. As he is a resident, I don't what other institutions the previous comment was referring to." View Profile

Dr. David Mann Powell, MD

Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"This doctor performed 7 or so surgical procedures on my son and literally saved his life." View Profile

Dr. Chuong Dinh Hoang, MD

Surgery
28 years exp
Stanford, CA1.4 mi
"Chuong D Hoang, MD performed surgery on my teenaged son for hyperhidrosis and he was great in all ways." View Profile

Dr. Danton Samuel Char, MD

Anesthesiology
21 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Danton Samuel Char, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Palo Alto, CA and Palo Alto, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ehab Elia Sorial, MD

Vascular Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Stanford, CA1.0 mi
"Dr. Sorial is a very kind hearted and caring physician. He spends quality time with this patients and truly has a caring interest in the well being of patients." View Profile

Dr. David Byron Douglas, MD

Surgery
18 years exp
PALO ALTO, CA1.1 mi
Dr. David Byron Douglas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in PALO ALTO, CA, with other offices in Eglin Afb, FL and Palo Alto, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Aviva Esther Weinberg, MD

Urology
17 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"Dr Weinberg is a compassionate doctor who truly cares about her patients. She communicates well and takes her patients' concerns seriously. I highly recommend her!" View Profile

Dr. Amy Elizabeth Gallo, MD

Surgery
24 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"Dr Gallo is the most caring,compassionate and capable surgeon. Excellent bedside mannersI will choose her again. She maybe young but shes very smart." View Profile

Dr. Michael Anthony Marques, MD

Anesthesiology
17 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.2 mi
"He was so thoughtful while doing the anesthesia for my c-section. I’ll never forget how much attention he gave to me during the whole surgery. Thank you, Doctor!" View Profile

Dr. Shira Leah Koss, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Stanford, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Shira Leah Koss, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Stanford, CA, with other offices in Stanford, CA and Bethpage, NY(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Myer Hyman Rosenthal, MD

Anesthesiology
59 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Stanford, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Myer Hyman Rosenthal, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Stanford, CA, with other offices in Stanford, CA and Palo Alto, CA. He has 59 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Matthew William Mell, MD

Vascular Surgery
39 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Matthew William Mell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Stanford, CA and Sacramento, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Suzanne Tharin

Neurological Surgery
22 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Suzanne Tharin is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Palo Alto, CA and Palo Alto, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Qiliang Chen, MD

Pain Medicine
8 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"Excellent" View Profile

Dr. Amritha Raghunathan, MD

Emergency Medicine
20 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Amritha Raghunathan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palo Alto, CA, with other offices in Stanford, CA and Palo Alto, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Leah Clare Candell, MD

Surgery
18 years exp
Palo Alto, CA1.1 mi
"Dr. Candell was wonderful. She took the time to answer all of our questions and helped us to understand what was happening. Thank you Dr. Candell for all you've done for us!" View Profile

Dr. Rajan Puri

Diagnostic Radiology
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Stanford, CA1.3 mi
"I have seen Dr. Puri multiple times for follow up visits. He has always been very efficient, thoughtful, and has a great bedside manner." View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Kyle Jopling, MD

Critical Care Medicine
14 years exp
STANFORD, CA1.4 mi
Dr. Jeffrey Kyle Jopling, MD is a health care provider primarily located in STANFORD, CA, with other offices in STANFORD, CA and Baltimore, MD. He has 14 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ioana Baiu, MD

Thoracic Surgery
13 years exp
STANFORD, CA1.4 mi
"She's awesome. Very caring. Very thorough and knowledgeable. She drew everything out for me and I finally understood. She answered all my questions before I even asked them." View Profile

What is a General Surgeon and How Can They Help You?

A surgeon performs operative interventions to treat pathology, trauma, and structural abnormalities through invasive techniques. Surgeons diagnose surgical conditions and provide perioperative patient management.

Surgeons complete medical school and surgical residency lasting five to seven years depending on specialty (general surgery, cardiothoracic, etc.). Many pursue subspecialty fellowship for specialized surgical expertise.

A Surgeon's clinical work involves:

  • Concentrates on operative management of disease and injury across body systems
  • Assesses patients, orders investigations, determines surgical indications, performs operations, oversees postoperative care
  • Treats traumatic injuries, neoplasms, hernias, appendiceal inflammation, biliary disease, and vascular pathology
  • Uses conventional open techniques, laparoscopic methods, robotic-assisted procedures, and minimally invasive approaches
  • Known as: general surgeon, operative specialist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a General Surgeon in Stanford who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only General Surgeons in Stanford who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find General Surgeons in Stanford who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see General Surgeons providing telehealth services in Stanford. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated General Surgeons in Stanford?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing General Surgeons, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a General Surgeon in Stanford?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Stanford. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which General Surgeons in Stanford have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Stanford. This helps you find a General Surgeon that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with General Surgeons in Stanford without calling?
Search for General Surgeons who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a General Surgeon in Stanford with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for General Surgeons in Stanford. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a General Surgeon in Stanford?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right General Surgeon.
How can I locate a General Surgeon in Stanford who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for General Surgeons. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a General Surgeon in Stanford who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where General Surgeons practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find General Surgeons who work there.

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