The 20 Best Gastrectomy Doctors near Palo Alto, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Gastrectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Gastrectomy near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Nikhil Agarwal
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikhil Agarwal is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Poultsides is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Poultsides is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Joseph Forrester
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Forrester is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Forrester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

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    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Li is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Li has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cholangitis, Gastrectomy, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Delong is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Delong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dan Azagury is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Azagury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brendan Visser is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Visser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Daniel Delitto
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Surgical Oncology

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Delitto is a Surgical Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Delitto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    John Bergquist
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Surgical Oncology

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm H3591, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Bergquist is a Surgical Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Bergquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Palo Alto VA Medical Center

    3801 Miranda Ave, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dan Eisenberg is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Eisenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Prithvi Legha
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prithvi Legha is a General Surgeon in Mountain View, California. Dr. Legha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Legha is currently accepting new patients.

    Sanjeev Tummala
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjeev Tummala is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Tummala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tummala is currently accepting new patients.

    Sanjay Ramrakhiani
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Ramrakhiani is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Ramrakhiani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Ramrakhiani is currently accepting new patients.

    Nicole Simpson
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Simpson is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

    Jiayi Li
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jiayi Li is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Peter Simpson
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Simpson is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

    Katerina P. Shetler
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katerina Shetler is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Shetler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Encopresis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shetler is currently accepting new patients.

    James D. Torosis
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group,Inc.

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 245, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Torosis is a native of Montreal, Canada and founded Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group in 1986. Dr. Torosis attended medical school and internship at McGill University in Montreal. In 1982 Dr. Torosis moved to California where he completed his internal medicine residency in San Diego. He attended Yale University for his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases. In 1986 at the completion of his fellowship, he moved to the Peninsula. Dr. Torosis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Daniel S. Rengstorff
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group,Inc.

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 245, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I strongly believe in providing compassionate, thorough and up to date medical treatment for all of my patients. I strive to be a good listener to determine the best diagnostic and therapeutic approach for each patient every time I see them in the office. Our entire team here at Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group does our best to ensure your visit will be pleasant and stress free! I look forward to meeting with you. Dr. Rengstorff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Cynthia W. Leung
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group,Inc.

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 245, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Medicine is an integral and active partnership between patient and physician. I strive to provide care for all my patients with warmth, compassion, and patience. I value being thorough, straightforward, and practicing medicine at the forefront of technology and research. I look forward to being a part of my patient's healthcare team. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrectomy?

    Gastrectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the stomach.

    • If only part of the stomach is removed, it is called partial gastrectomy
    • If the whole stomach is removed, it is called total gastrectomy

    When should I see a Gastrectomy doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Gastrectomy doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Gastrectomy doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Gastrectomy doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Gastrectomy doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gastrectomy doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Gastrectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gastrectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Gastrectomy doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Gastrectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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