Dr. Sean P. Spencer

Gastroenterology
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
965 High St, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
965 High St, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Sean Spencer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Tenesmus, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Health Plan of San Mateo
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Highmark
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Humana
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Kaiser Permanente
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Medicaid
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  • PPO
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Sutter Health
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Spencer has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

39 Total Publications

Fermentation-Derived Metabolites Shape Host Biology to Attenuate Severity of Inflammatory and Metabolic Disease.
Fermentation-Derived Metabolites Shape Host Biology to Attenuate Severity of Inflammatory and Metabolic Disease.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: August 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sean P. Spencer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sean P. Spencer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Sean P. Spencer by calling their office at 650-723-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sean P. Spencer a top-rated expert for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sean P. Spencer is classified as an Experienced expert for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), 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. Sean P. Spencer specialize in?

While Dr. Sean P. Spencer is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Tenesmus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Sean P. Spencer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sean P. Spencer has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). You can view a list of Dr. Sean P. Spencer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sean P. Spencer accept my insurance?

Dr. Sean P. Spencer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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