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Dr. William Straw, MD

Family Medicine* Age 75
Dr. William Straw, MD
1.9 (17 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. William Straw, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Los Altos, CA.
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Dr. William Straw, MD

Family Medicine* Age 75
Los Altos, CA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Straw, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Los Altos, CA.

About

Dr. Straw graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1975 and completed a residency at Riverside General Hospital.Dr. William Straw, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Los Altos, CA and has 49 years experience. Dr. Straw currently practices at Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Dr. Straw has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Straw received an average rating of 1.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Straw's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Straw is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Anal or Rectal Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Vitamin B Deficiency
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enteritis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever
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Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hives
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Itchy Skin
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Newborn Jaundice
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Pathway-CA EPO
    Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
  • Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Advantage HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Palo Alto Medical Foundation
    370 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 254-5200

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Straw
1.9
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (12)

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Sep 15, 2021
I am reading the reviews and I get what people are saying. Dr. Straw is not charismatic. That is not so important to me. I have been going to Dr. Straw for over 20 years. He is an excellent doctor. He is always on time; I have never had to wait. He is a good listener. His staff responds quickly to me online. He is flexible and willing to help me get medication when I am in difficult situations and places. He always makes himself available when I need an appointment. So, if you want a glib doctor, Dr. Straw is not the guy, but if you want a competent, timely, respectful, responsive doctor, he is your man.
Laura — Sep 15, 2021
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Riverside General Hospital
    1978
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Straw, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Straw's profile.

Yes, Dr. William Straw, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.