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Dr. Laura Esserman, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Laura Esserman, MD
4.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Laura Esserman, MD is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.
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Dr. Laura Esserman, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Laura Esserman, MD is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Esserman graduated from Stanford University. Dr. Laura Esserman, MD is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Esserman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. Dr. Esserman has experience treating conditions like Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Breast Lump among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Esserman received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Esserman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Esserman also speaks Spanish. Dr. Esserman is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Experience Check

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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Lump
Breast Reduction
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Lump
Breast Reduction
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Lump
Breast Reduction
Breast Cancer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
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
Skin Grafts
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Basic HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Northern CA HMO
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Access Plus HMO
  • Canopy Health HMO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
  • Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO

Locations

  1. 1 University of California at San Francisco
    1825 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-7070
  2. 2 Office
    1855 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-1000
  3. 3 Office
    1635 Divisadero St Ste 625, San Francisco, CA 94115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-7070
  4. 4 Office
    1825 4th St Ste 5, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-1611
  5. 5 Office
    1600 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-7070

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4.0
Based on 3 Reviews
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Esserman frequently treats the following conditions: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Breast Lump. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Laura Esserman, MD is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights.

Yes, Dr. Laura Esserman, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA