Prithvi Legha
Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. Prithvi Legha

General Surgery
Sutter Health
Mountain View Center
Mountain View, CA 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients

Expertise in
18
conditions
Sutter Health
Mountain View Center
Mountain View, CA 
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Overview

Prithvi Legha is a General Surgeon in Mountain View, California. Dr. Legha is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Legha is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Oxford University, UK

Residency

McGill University, Canada

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

Surgery - Board Certified
Not ABMS Specialty

Fellowships

University of California, San Francisco

Hospital Affiliations

El Camino Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Santa Clara Family Health Plan
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Sutter Health
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Wellcare
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Locations

Mountain View Center
Mountain View, CA 94040
Call: 650-404-8400

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.


4 Total Publications

Colon Myoelectric Activity Measured After Open Abdominal Surgery with a Noninvasive Wireless Patch System Predicts Time to First Flatus.
Colon Myoelectric Activity Measured After Open Abdominal Surgery with a Noninvasive Wireless Patch System Predicts Time to First Flatus.
Journal: Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Published: July 06, 2018
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You can book an appointment with Dr. Prithvi Legha by calling their office at 650-404-8400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Prithvi Legha a top-rated expert for Choledocholithiasis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prithvi Legha is classified as an Distinguished expert for Choledocholithiasis, 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. Prithvi Legha specialize in?

While Dr. Prithvi Legha is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Prithvi Legha participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Prithvi Legha has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Choledocholithiasis. You can view a list of Dr. Prithvi Legha's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Prithvi Legha accept my insurance?

Dr. Prithvi Legha accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-404-8400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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    • Achalasia
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    • Acute Pancreatitis
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    • Bile Duct Stricture
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    • Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
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