Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. Joseph B. Shrager

Thoracic Surgery
Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia
2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140, 
Redwood City, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
19
conditions
Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia
2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140, 
Redwood City, CA 

Overview

Joseph Shrager is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California.

Dr. Shrager is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 196 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Valley Health
  • HMO
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

Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia
2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140, Redwood City, CA 94062

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

A Randomized, Controlled, Open-labeled, Multi-center Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safe and Effective Performance of the Lungpacer Diaphragm Pacing Therapy System in Patients Who Have Failed to Wean From Mechanical Ventilation.
A Randomized, Controlled, Open-labeled, Multi-center Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safe and Effective Performance of the Lungpacer Diaphragm Pacing Therapy System in Patients Who Have Failed to Wean From Mechanical Ventilation.
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 09, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Lung Volume Reduction for Severe Emphysema by Stereotactic Ablative Radiation Therapy
Lung Volume Reduction for Severe Emphysema by Stereotactic Ablative Radiation Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 11, 2024
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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196 Total Publications

Health-Economic Value of Transvenous Diaphragm Neurostimulation in Ventilator Weaning.
Health-Economic Value of Transvenous Diaphragm Neurostimulation in Ventilator Weaning.
Journal: Critical care medicine
Published: July 21, 2026
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650-410-7511
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph B. Shrager

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph B. Shrager?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph B. Shrager by calling their office at 650-410-7511. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Joseph B. Shrager a top-rated expert for Thymic Epithelial Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph B. Shrager is classified as an Elite expert for Thymic Epithelial Tumor, 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. Joseph B. Shrager specialize in?

While Dr. Joseph B. Shrager is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Joseph B. Shrager participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joseph B. Shrager has published 196 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thymic Epithelial Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph B. Shrager's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joseph B. Shrager accept my insurance?

Dr. Joseph B. Shrager accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-410-7511 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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