The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in Stanford, CA

Find the Top Appendicitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Stanford, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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37 providers found
    Elite in Appendicitis
    Radiology
    Elite in Appendicitis
    Radiology

    VA Palo Alto Health Care System

    3801 Miranda Ave # 119, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Olcott is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Olcott is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

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

    Joseph Forrester is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Forrester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr # H3680K, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cindy Kin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Kin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm H1307, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsey Negrete is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Negrete is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Colonic Malakoplakia, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm H3638, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamie Tung is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Tung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Spain is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Spain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Splenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Knowlton is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Knowlton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Aussama Nassar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Nassar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

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

    Shreyas Vasanawala is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Vasanawala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Ureterocele, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Uterine Fibroids.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

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

    Donald Frush is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Frush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Strudwick Type, Pyle Disease, and Familial Multiple Lipomatosis.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

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

    Beverley Newman is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Newman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Mediastinal Tumor, and Appendicitis.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Faraz Khan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Omphalocele, Atresia of Small Intestine, Duodenal Atresia, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Dawes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Dawes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefanie Weinstein is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Weinstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bladder, Folliculitis, Boils, Carbuncle, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arden Morris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Weiser is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Weiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priyanka Jha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Jha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Visceromegaly, Scrotal Swelling, Penectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Khoi Tran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Tran is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Lucille Packard

    300 Pasteur Dr # M116, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Claudia Mueller is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendicitis, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Mueller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Palo Alto VA Medical Center

    3801 Miranda Ave, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 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. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Cholera, Colorectal Polyps, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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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