Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland Medical Center
3600 Broadway, 3rd Floor Station #38, 
Oakland, CA 

Overview

Austin Spitzer is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California.

Dr. Spitzer is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Cysts, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Spitzer is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Transplant Surgery in WA

Hospital Affiliations

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/richmond

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

Oakland Medical Center
3600 Broadway, 3rd Floor Station #38, Oakland, CA 94611

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Austin L. Spitzer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Austin L. Spitzer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Austin L. Spitzer by calling their office at 510-752-6405. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Austin L. Spitzer a top-rated expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Austin L. Spitzer is classified as an Advanced expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy, 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. Austin L. Spitzer specialize in?

While Dr. Austin L. Spitzer is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Pancreatectomy, and Gastrointestinal Fistula. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Austin L. Spitzer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Austin L. Spitzer has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreaticoduodenectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Austin L. Spitzer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Austin L. Spitzer accept my insurance?

Dr. Austin L. Spitzer accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-752-6405 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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