Expertise in
66
conditions

Dr. Brendan C. Visser

General Surgery
Stanford University
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
66
conditions
Stanford University
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Brendan Visser is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Visser is highly rated in 66 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 150 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Health Plan of San Mateo
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Valley Health
  • HMO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Stanford University
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Other Locations
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305

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.

2 Clinical Trials

Phase 1 Study of Perioperative Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) in Metastatic, WHO Grade 1 or 2, SSTR Positive, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Who Are Candidates for Cytoreductive Surgery
Phase 1 Study of Perioperative Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) in Metastatic, WHO Grade 1 or 2, SSTR Positive, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Who Are Candidates for Cytoreductive Surgery
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Drugs: Lutathera, Gallium 68 Dotatate
Study Phase: Phase 1
Randomized Multi-Center Study Comparing No Drainage to Preoperative Biliary Drainage Using Metal Stents in Patients With Resectable Pancreatic or Periampullary Cancer
Randomized Multi-Center Study Comparing No Drainage to Preoperative Biliary Drainage Using Metal Stents in Patients With Resectable Pancreatic or Periampullary Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 10, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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150 Total Publications

Dissemination along the hepatocaval ligament in a caudate-origin intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a case report with video.
Dissemination along the hepatocaval ligament in a caudate-origin intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a case report with video.
Journal: Journal of surgical case reports
Published: June 29, 2026
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Is Dr. Brendan C. Visser a top-rated expert for Pancreatectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brendan C. Visser is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreatectomy, 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. Brendan C. Visser specialize in?

While Dr. Brendan C. Visser is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreatectomy, Pancreatic Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Brendan C. Visser participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brendan C. Visser has published 150 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Brendan C. Visser's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brendan C. Visser accept my insurance?

Dr. Brendan C. Visser accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-498-6000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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