Overview
Dr. Andrea French was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Equine Science from Colorado State University, and a Master's Degree in Molecular Biology from San Jose State University. After receiving her Master's degree, she moved to Valhalla, New York where she graduated with her MD from New York Medical College in 2003. She began her General Surgery Residency at the University of California, San Francisco/Fresno in 2003 and completed it at Abington Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia in 2008. Although interested in all aspects of general surgery, she pursued additional training in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Oakland and Berkeley. She also enjoys woodworking, hiking with her family, including her two English Cocker Spaniels.Dr. French strives to create a supportive, empathetic, patient centered doctor-patient experience for healing to minimize the impact of surgery on her patient's lives. She does this by using advanced surgical techniques to shorten the physical impact of surgery on her patients and by providing the personal attention each patient needs to minimize the stress of the surgical experience.
Dr. French is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
Dr. French is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. French is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3175 Collins Dr, Merced, CA 95348
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrea L. French
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrea L. French?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrea L. French by calling their office at 209-740-4686. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrea L. French a top-rated expert for Paget Disease of the Breast?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrea L. French is classified as an Advanced expert for Paget Disease of the Breast, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Andrea L. French specialize in?
While Dr. Andrea L. French is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Andrea L. French accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrea L. French accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 209-740-4686 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AngiosarcomaDr. French isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. French isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CholecystitisDr. French isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. French isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis
- Desmoid TumorDr. French isAdvanced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. French isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. French isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. French isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Breast InfectionDr. French isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. French isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. French isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.