Overview
I completed my General Surgery Residency at the University of California, Davis Medical Center. I had the privilege to receive training at one of the first advanced laparoscopic fellowships in the world, in Liège, Belgium, under the tutelage of Dr. Bernard Dallemagne.I took my new found knowledge back to the United States and developed one of the first minimally invasive surgery programs in the Western United States.With the help of an amazing team, we have created a Bariatric Center and our own Bariatric Process, receiving awards with high patient satisfaction ratings in the greater Sacramento and Bay Area.I have been in private practice in Sacramento since 1986 and I have dedicated my life to help serve patients who are in need of severe improvements to their health.
Dr. Patching is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
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Locations
3600 American River Drive, Suite 220, Sacramento, CA 95864
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven C. Patching
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven C. Patching?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven C. Patching by calling their office at 916-568-5564. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven C. Patching a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven C. Patching is classified as an Advanced expert for Cholecystitis, 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. Steven C. Patching specialize in?
While Dr. Steven C. Patching is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Obesity, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Steven C. Patching accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven C. Patching accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 916-568-5564 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Patching isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Patching isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- HerniaDr. Patching isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Patching isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Patching isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Patching isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Patching isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Patching isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- GallstonesDr. Patching isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Patching isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Patching isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).