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Dr. Kathleen Hertzer, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Kathleen Hertzer, MD
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Dr. Kathleen Hertzer, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. Kathleen Hertzer, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Dr. Kathleen Hertzer, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA.

About

Dr. Kathleen Hertzer, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA and has 14 years experience. They graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital. At present, Dr. Hertzer received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Hertzer is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Breast Lump
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
Breast Lump
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Lipomas
Breast Lump
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Lipomas
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Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Exstrophy of Bladder
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Breast Reconstruction
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
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
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
    Pathway-CA EPO
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    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

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 Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center
    2500 Merced St, San Leandro, CA 94577
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 454-7100
  3. 3 Office
    1095 Marshall Way Ste 202, Placerville, CA 95667
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 626-3682
  4. 4 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
  5. 5 Office
    325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 477-2350

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Based on 8 Reviews
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Feb 18, 2022
Thank you, Dr. Hertzer for taking such good care of me! You explain everything so well and if I call you get back to me right away! You are the best!
Victoria — Feb 18, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Kathleen Hertzer, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kathleen Hertzer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA