25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in pacifica, CA

Looking for the best general surgeon near pacifica, CA? Find a top general surgeon near you in pacifica, CA who is an expert in your specific condition. A general surgeon is a doctor who has been trained in a wide variety of surgical procedures.

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    Expertise in
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    General Surgery
    Expertise in
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    General Surgery
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    Gastrointestinal Surgery At Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hobart W. Harris is an expert in treating surgical infections and diseases of the pancreas and biliary system. He cares for patients with complicated and often life-threatening conditions in the Complex Abdominal Surgery Program . His areas of expertise include pancreas and bile duct cancer, acute and chronic pancreatitis, islet cell transplantation for pancreatitis, gallstone disease, intra-abdominal sepsis and serious infections of the skin and soft tissue. Harris research focuses on surgical infections, innate immunity and inflammatory diseases of the pancreas. Harris earned his undergraduate and medical degrees, as well as a master of public health degree, at Harvard University. He completed a residency in surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in hepatobiliary surgery at the University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital. He joined UCSF in 1994. Harris is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of numerous surgical and scientific societies, including the American Surgical Association. Dr. Harris is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Harris is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, 5th Floor, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Dalal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Dalal is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Melanoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Dalal is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Dalal is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Spine Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Suite A2300, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Shane Burch is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating spinal disorders. With expertise in all regions of the spine, he uses computer-assisted and robotic surgery techniques to perform both highly complex and minimally invasive procedures. Burch's research focuses on spinal surgery outcomes, including how to improve postsurgical quality of life. A champion of using digital technology to elevate patient care, he established a motion analysis system to assess how patients move before and after surgery. Burch earned his medical degree and completed a residency in orthopedics at the University of Toronto. He completed a spine fellowship at UCSF and joined the faculty in 2005. Burch serves in many leadership roles at UCSF, including research director for the spine division. He also directs the spine fellowship program and has helped train more than 40 surgeons in complex spinal disorder surgeries and minimally invasive techniques over the last 15 years. He mentors undergraduate students, medical students, orthopedic residents and clinical fellows through career counseling and as an adviser on research projects. He works closely with the UCSF Spine Center's directors to improve the center's efficiency in collaborating with the UCSF combined orthopedic and neurosurgery spine services. He also participates in campus-wide committees on risk management and patient safety. In his spare time, Burch enjoys spending time with family, running ultramarathons and cycling in the Marin Headlands. Dr. Burch is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Burch is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery., Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Burch is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CPMC Cancer Center, Pacific Campus | 2351 Clay Street

    2351 Clay Street, Suite 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stanley Leong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Leong is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Leong is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Leong is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University California San Francisco - UCSF

    400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Fl General Surgery Box 0338, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Rogers is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Rogers is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Breast Care Center

    1825 4th St Fl 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Esserman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Esserman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Mastectomy.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, Floor 3, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Ellison is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Ellison is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdoid Tumor, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Dr. Ellison is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Ellison is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Melinda L. Aquino, MD Private Practice

    2250 Hayes St, Ste 612, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melinda L. Aquino MD, a board certified vascular surgeon. She utilizes the latest minimally invasive techniques to treat a full spectrum of venous disorders.Dr Aquino has a focus in treating venous disorders including varicose veins, spider veins, and ulcers as a wound care specialist. She also has extensive experience with arterial conditions including dialysis access, carotid artery disease, renal artery stenosis, and aortic aneurysms. Dr. Aquino completed her undergraduate degree at Georgetown University and her M.D. at Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Boston Medical Center (Boston University) and continued as a Smithwick Fellow of Vascular Surgery, training under James Menzoian, MD. Dr. Aquino went to Eastern Virginia Medical Center to do a specialized fellowship in endovascular surgery. She has been in the Bay Area since 2006 serving San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, and the East Bay. Dr. Aquino is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Arterial Insufficiency. Dr. Aquino is board certified in Surgery Vascular Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Aquino is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Robert Perez, MD

    1800 Sullivan Ave, Ste 507, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Perez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Perez is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Perez is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Pancreas Transplant Services

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 7, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Sandy-Feng is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sandy-Feng is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hillary Braun is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Braun is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Pulmonary Sequestration, Peripheral Artery Disease, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Endocrine Surgery And Oncology Clinic

    1600 Divisadero St Fl 4, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Gosnell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gosnell is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Assad Hassoun is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hassoun is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Hassoun is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Hassoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bariatric Surgery Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jonathan Carter is a surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive, advanced approaches such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery to treat abdominal conditions. He cares for patients with hernias and disorders of the esophagus, gallbladder, stomach and intestines. He is also a bariatric surgeon and a member of the acute care surgery program, which provides surgical care in emergencies. After earning his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine, Carter completed a residency in surgery and a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at UCSF. Carter is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. As a UCSF faculty member, Carter has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed research papers in the subject areas of esophageal disease, bariatric surgery, hernia and medical information science. Carter received the 2008 and 2015 UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators' Excellence in Teaching Awards, as well as UCSF's annual patient safety award in 2014 and 2016. He received the Julius R. Krevans Award for patient care at UCSF, as well as the prestigious Fred H. and Esther E. Nusz Achievement Award. See a UCTV video of Carter, who discusses Obesity in America – Diet, Drugs or Surgery . Dr. Carter is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Carter is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Complex Head & Neck Surgery Program

    2340 Clay Street, 5th Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ryan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ryan is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Oncocytoma, Ear Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ryan is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Osorio is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Osorio is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholestasis, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Osorio is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Osorio is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Pamela Lewis, MD

    1 Shrader St, Ste 400, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I am a general surgeon specializing in both benign and malignant diseases of the breast. My job is to educate women about their own specific type of disease. If that is cancer then I am there to help them through and to make informed choices that are best for them. Dr. Lewis is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Lewis is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2351 Clay Street, Suite 512, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Wheeler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Wheeler is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Wheeler is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bay Area Vein & Vascular

    Burlingame, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    VASCULAR SURGEON. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Lin is board certified in Surgery Vascular Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garrett Hisatake is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hisatake is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hisatake is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Hisatake is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CPMC Cancer Center, Pacific Campus | 2351 Clay Street

    2351 Clay Street, Suite 512, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Char is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Char is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Char is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Char is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Gastrointestinal Surgery At Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Matthew Y.C. Lin is a gastrointestinal surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the upper digestive tract. He treats conditions of the bile ducts, esophagus, gallbladder, intestines and stomach. Lin is a member of the UCSF Surgical Hospitalist Program, dedicated to providing prompt surgical consultations for patients being seen on an emergency basis. Lin earned his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, followed by a general surgery residency at Harbor – UCLA Medical Center. At UCSF, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, funded by the Foundation for Surgical Fellowships. Lin has been involved in important research in his field, including a study conducted by UCSF bariatric and transplant surgeons indicating that sleeve gastrectomy (removal of more than half of the stomach) may be performed safely in carefully selected morbidly obese patients with impending organ failure and also indicating that these patients' significant weight loss may make them more suitable candidates for organ transplantation. In 2012, Lin presented the results of this study – the largest of its kind to date – to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Lin has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Edmund K.M. Tsoi, MD Private Practice

    950 Stockton St, Ste 388, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Tsoi is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tsoi is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Tsoi is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, 5th Floor, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Kubat is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Kubat is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kubat is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Kubat is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kevin R. Hiler, MD Private Practice

    3838 California St, Ste 612, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kevin R. Hiler is a General Surgeon serving the San Francisco area for more than 30 years.Dr. Kevin R. Hiler is a General Surgeon serving the San Francisco area for more than 25 years. Dr. Hiler is experienced in Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery, Hernia Repairs and Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. He is a professional member of the California Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons and the Northern California Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Kevin Hiler was also awarded the UCSF, Medical Student Teaching Award and also by the Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honor Society and Bachelor of Science by the Magna cum Laude. Dr. Hiler is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hiler is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Hiler is currently accepting new patients.

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    When should I see a General Surgeon near pacifica, 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 General Surgeon near pacifica, 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 General Surgeons near pacifica, 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 General Surgeons near pacifica, 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 General Surgeon in pacifica?

    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 General Surgeon search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different General Surgeon?

    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 General Surgeon near pacifica, 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 General Surgeon?

    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 General Surgeon 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 General Surgeons near pacifica, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the General Surgeon 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. 

    What are the most common health conditions that a General Surgeon near pacifica, CA might treat?

    Can I filter my search to find a General Surgeon that offers video calls?

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

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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