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Dr. Cathleen Ligman, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 56
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Dr. Cathleen Ligman, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in San Jose, CA.
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Dr. Cathleen Ligman, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 56
San Jose, CA
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25 years of experience
Dr. Cathleen Ligman, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in San Jose, CA.

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Dr. Ligman graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Cathleen Ligman, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in San Jose, CA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Ligman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Ligman's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ligman is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
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Rib Fracture
Appendicitis
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Rib Fracture
Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Pleural Effusion
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Biliary Tract Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery

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  • Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Blue Shield of California
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    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
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    Medica Choice
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    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
    751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
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Nov 23, 2024
Hernia consultation..genitalia and scrotum assessment..made sure testicles descended and were not tender to the touch
Danny — Nov 23, 2024
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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cathleen Ligman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ligman's profile.

Dr. Cathleen Ligman, MD is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Cathleen Ligman, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA