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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    46 providers found
      Elite in Appendicitis
      Elite in Appendicitis
      3801 Miranda Avenue, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Olcott is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Olcott is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Advanced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      300 Pasteur Dr, Alway M116, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Claudia Mueller is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendicitis, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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      Joseph D. Forrester
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Forrester is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Forrester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

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      Thomas G. Weiser
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Weiser is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Weiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Femoral Hernia, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Douglas K. Owens
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Internal Medicine
      3801 Miranda Ave, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Douglas Owens is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Owens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Cholera, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Experienced in Appendicitis

      Palo Alto Center

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Patrick Mulligan is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Radiology | Radiology

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shreyas Vasanawala is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Vasanawala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Ureterocele, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Uterine Fibroids.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephanie Chao is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Atresia of Small Intestine, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Dunn is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Atresia of Small Intestine, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Duodenal Atresia, and Omphalocele.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Radiology | Radiology
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fred Laningham is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Laningham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Knock Knees, Arachnoid Cysts, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Familial Porencephaly.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Radiology | Radiology

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Beverley Newman is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Newman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Mediastinal Tumor, and Appendicitis.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Wall is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Pectus Excavatum, Atresia of Small Intestine, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeong Hyun is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hyun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Duodenal Atresia, Fryns Syndrome, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, and Osteotomy.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Radiology | Radiology

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Barth is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Barth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Pentalogy of Cantrell, Ureterocele, Splenogonadal Fusion Limb Defects Micrognatia, and Horseshoe Kidney.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Radiology | Radiology

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Larson is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top area of expertise is Appendicitis.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gillian Fell is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatic Ischemia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Julie Fuchs is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fuchs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Imperforate Anus, Hirschsprung Disease, and Total Intestinal Aganglionosis.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery | Pediatrics
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Hui is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Hui is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cindy Kin is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Kin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Spain is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Spain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Splenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Appendicitis?

      Appendicitis is a condition in which your appendix gets inflamed. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the end of the large intestine.

      When should I see an Appendicitis doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Appendicitis doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Appendicitis doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Appendicitis doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Appendicitis doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Appendicitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendicitis doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Appendicitis doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Appendicitis doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Appendicitis doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Appendicitis doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Appendicitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Appendicitis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Appendicitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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