Peter N. Bretan
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
1820 Main St, 
Watsonville, CA 

Overview

Is a practicing renal transplant surgeon and urologist, with special training in laparoscopic surgery. He is past president of the Marin Medical Society, a Professor in Urology teaching students at UC Berkeley, a CMA Trustee, and an International Expert in Kidney and Prostate Diseases with over 200 peer reviewed scientific publications. With these rich and varied experiences, Dr Bretan believes in the Patient Centric Doctor Led Relationship as the core to continuity of efficient medical care.

Dr. Bretan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Neurogenic Bladder, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

Dr. Bretan is board certified in Urology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Bretan is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

Specialties

Urology

Licenses

Specialist in CA

Board Certifications

Urology

Fellowships

University of California, San Francisco

Hospital Affiliations

Watsonville Community Hospital
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • POS
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  • HMO
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cigna
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  • HMO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Wellcare
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Locations

Coastal Health Partners
1820 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076

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.


1 Total Publications

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While Dr. Peter N. Bretan is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Neurogenic Bladder, and Familial Prostate Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.

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Dr. Peter N. Bretan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 831-728-4227 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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