The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

Find the Top Retroperitoneal Inflammation Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 163 doctor with experience in Retroperitoneal Inflammation near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 128 are Experienced and 35 are Advanced.

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163 providers found
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Badger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Badger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Badger is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Badger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Palo Alto Center

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

    Beemen Khalil is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Khalil is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Khalil is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

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

    Shelley Marks is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Marks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. Dr. Marks is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Marks is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. 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.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Radiology
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Radiology

    Office

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

    Luyao Shen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Splenectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Cheyenne Sonntag is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sonntag is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Andrew Kesselman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kesselman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Prostatic Artery Embolization.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. 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.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. 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.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

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

    Lisa Knowlton is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Knowlton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. 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.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

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

    David Spain is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Spain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. 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.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    John Gahagan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Gahagan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

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

    Jamie Tung is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Tung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. 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.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Ste H3680, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Shelton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Shelton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Office

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

    Cindy Kin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Kin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. 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.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Radiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Andrew Shon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Colonic Malakoplakia, Ascites, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Farshad Moradi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Moradi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lung Nodules, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation. 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Brooke Gurland is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gurland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Levator Syndrome, Pelvic Laparoscopy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Retroperitoneal Inflammation?

    Retroperitoneal inflammation causes swelling that occurs in the retroperitoneal space. Over time, it can lead to a mass behind the abdomen and its contents called retroperitoneal fibrosis.

    The retroperitoneal space is in front of the lower back and behind the abdominal lining (peritoneum). Organs in this space include the:

    • Kidneys
    • Lymph nodes
    • Pancreas
    • Ureters
    • Adrenal glands
    • Esophagus
    • Abdominal aorta
    • Parts of the colon and stomach
    • Rectum

    When should I see a Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 a Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 a Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 a Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 a Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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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