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Dr. David Sheldon, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
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Dr. David Sheldon, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. David Sheldon, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. David Sheldon, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Dr. David Sheldon, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA and has 32 years experience. They graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital. Dr. Sheldon has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sheldon received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Sheldon is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chordoma
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Klinefelter Syndrome
Laryngeal Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Penile Cancer
Penile Carcinoma
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Prostate Cancer
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Thyrotoxicosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urethra Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystotomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endscpc Sphincterotomy Papillotomy Robotic Assist
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Kidney Surgery
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal Biliary Stones Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginal Surgery
Vaginectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
  • Pathway-CA EPO
  • Advantage HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center (2911)
    2911 CHANTICLEER AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 477-2350
  2. 2 Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
    2900 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 423-4111
  3. 3 Office
    325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 477-2350
  4. 4 Northwest Montana Surgical Associates
    1333 SURGICAL SERVICES WAY, Kalispell, MT 59901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (406) 751-5392

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Apr 28, 2023
Dr.Sheldon did debulking surgery of the return of cancer tumors. So glad he was my surgeon Will be talking to him if cancer returns again and he will be the surgeon who will be doing the surgery. Hopefully he will be still be doing oncology surgery. Very thankful to have him as my doctor.
Bonnet — Apr 28, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Endocrine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1998
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Sheldon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sheldon's profile.

Dr. David Sheldon, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Sheldon, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA