Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. William J. Pierce

General Surgery
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
136 N 3rd St, 
Lompoc, CA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
6
conditions
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
136 N 3rd St, 
Lompoc, CA 

Overview

William Pierce is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lompoc, California.

Dr. Pierce is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Colostomy.

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

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital
Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Lompoc Valley Medical Center
136 N 3rd St, Lompoc, CA 93436
Other Locations
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
1515 E Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436

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

Evaluation of ensilication technology for ambient DNA preservation.
Evaluation of ensilication technology for ambient DNA preservation.
Journal: NAR molecular medicine
Published: November 18, 2025
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Lompoc Valley Medical Center

1515 E Ocean Ave, 
Lompoc, CA 
 (0.3 miles away)
805-737-3300
Languages Spoken:
English
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William J. Pierce

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You can book an appointment with Dr. William J. Pierce by calling their office at 805-736-1253. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. William J. Pierce a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William J. Pierce is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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. William J. Pierce specialize in?

While Dr. William J. Pierce is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. William J. Pierce participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. William J. Pierce has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. William J. Pierce's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. William J. Pierce accept my insurance?

Dr. William J. Pierce accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-736-1253 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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