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Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD
3.5 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.
Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD
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Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has 28 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / HOSPITAL AND CLINICS. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Stanford Hospital. Dr. Shelton has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shelton received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shelton is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Anorectal Fistula
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Intestinal Fistula
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Colostomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Repair of Rectocele with Robotic Assist
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Urinary Bladder Reconstruction
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

Insurance Accepted

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  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Stanford University
    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    300 Pasteur Dr Ste H3680, Stanford, CA 94305
  3. 3 Benign Pancreas Program
    420 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
  4. 4 Benign Pancreas Program
    420 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
  5. 5 Stanford University Medical Center
    450 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063

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3.5
Based on 16 Reviews
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1 Star (6)

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Jul 20, 2020
Excellent surgeon and a very compassionate and kind doctor. My surgery went very well and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
Jennifer — Jul 20, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shelton's profile.

Dr. Shelton frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA