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Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD
4.4 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Stanford, CA.
Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD
4.4 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 61
Stanford, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Stanford, CA.

About

Dr. Shrager graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1988 and completed a residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Stanford, CA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Shrager currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Stanford Hospital. Dr. Shrager has experience treating conditions like Lung Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shrager received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Shrager's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shrager is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Lung Cancer
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Lung Cancer
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thymomas
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Atrial Fibrillation
Breast Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Pleural Effusion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biventricular Heart Failure
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Emphysema
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Tumor
Excessive Sweating
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Abscess
Lung Mass
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Primary Hyperhidrosis
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thoracic Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymic Epithelial Tumor
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Unstable Angina
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Colectomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopic Sympathectomy for Hyperhidrosis
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hyperhidrosis and Minimally Invasive Sympathectomy
Laparotomy
Mediastinal Tumors and Minimally Invasive Resection
Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (MIE)
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Thymectomy
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Select Plus HMO
  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Access Plus Savenet
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
  2. 2 Esophagus Center
    420 Broadway St Fl 2, Redwood City, CA 94063
  3. 3 Office
    870 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
  4. 4 Palo Alto VA Medical Center
    3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 15:30

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4.4
Based on 11 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
May 28, 2021
I had thoracic surgery and Dr Shrager was my surgeon. The result was phenomenal - he gave me my life back! Kudos to his team as well - they were omnipresent and very helpful. Both Dr Shrager and his team made me feel safe and I wisely chose them to help me.
Madeline — May 28, 2021
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shrager's profile.

Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD holds board certification in General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA