20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Visser, Surgeon in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Brendan Visser, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Visser graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Visser is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Visser’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Visser’s office at (650) 721-1693.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Visser?
Dr. Brendan Visser, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Visser empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford, CA community, Dr. Visser is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Visser go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Edinburgh; Edinburgh Royal
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Univ of California San Francisco
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | University of California
Is Dr. Visser board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Brendan Visser, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2006
What languages does Dr. Visser speak?
Dr. Visser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Visser typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Visser diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Visser. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- Other non-cancerous neuroendocrine Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Other benign neuroendocrine growths
- Various non-cancerous hormone-producing tumors
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3A8: Other benign neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Digestive System Growth of Unknown Type
- Digestive Disease
- Digestive tract tumor of unknown nature
- GI growth of unknown type
- Indeterminate digestive mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D490: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Visser typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Visser performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Visser. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Visser accept my insurance?
Dr. Visser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 721-1693 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Visser accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Visser in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Visser's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Does chronic kidney disease affect outcomes after major abdomil surgery?
, 2014
Locally advanced gastric cancer complicated by mesenteric invasion and intestil malrotation.
, 2014
Reassessment of the Current American Joint Committee on Cancer Staging System
, 2014
Postoperative serum amylase predicts pancreatic fistula formation following pancreaticoduodenectomy
, 2014
Metabolomic-derived novel cyst fluid biomarkers for pancreatic cysts: glucose and kynurenine
, 2013
Colorectal cancer diagnostics: biomarkers, cell-free D
, 2013
Seventh Edition (2010) of the AJCC
, 2013
Complete resection of a rare intrahepatic variant of a choledochal cyst
, 2013
The Epidemiology of Idiopathic Acute Pancreatitis
, 2013
Neoadjuvant Imatinib for Borderline Resectable GIST
, 2012
Preoperative embolization of replaced right hepatic artery prior to pancreaticoduodenectomy
, 2012
Failure to comply with NCCN guidelines for the magement of pancreatic cancer compromises outcomes
, 2012
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Radiographic Calcifications Correlate with Grade and Metastasis
, 2012
Abdomil Mass, Anemia, Diabetes Mellitus, and Necrolytic Migratory Erythema
, 2012
Video-assisted thoracoscopic transdiaphragmatic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma
, 2012
Adult Intestil Malrotation: When Things Turn the Wrong Way
, 2012
Single-cell dissection of transcriptiol heterogeneity in human colon tumors
, 2011
Ruptured Biliary Cystadenoma Maged by Angiographic Embolization and Interval Partial Hepatectomy
, 2011
Comparison of Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy
, 2010
Development of a transillumition infrared modality for differential vasoactive optical imaging
, 2009
Open cholecystectomy in the laparoendoscopic era
, 2008
Characterization of cystic pancreatic masses: Relative accuracy of CT and MRI
, 2007
Safety and timing of nonobstetric abdomil surgery in pregncy
, 2001
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours
, 2014
Does chronic kidney disease affect outcomes after major abdominal surgery?
, 2014
Locally advanced gastric cancer complicated by mesenteric invasion and intestinal malrotation.
, 2014
Reassessment of the Current American Joint Committee on Cancer Staging System
, 2014
Postoperative serum amylase predicts pancreatic fistula formation following pancreaticoduodenectomy
, 2014
Gallstone pancreatitis: why not cholecystectomy?
, 2013
Metabolomic-derived novel cyst fluid biomarkers for pancreatic cysts: glucose and kynurenine
, 2013
Colorectal cancer diagnostics: biomarkers, cell-free DNA
, 2013
Seventh Edition (2010) of the AJCC
, 2013
Complete resection of a rare intrahepatic variant of a choledochal cyst
, 2013
Hospital readmission after a pancreaticoduodenectomy: an emerging quality metric?
, 2013
The Epidemiology of Idiopathic Acute Pancreatitis
, 2013
Neoadjuvant Imatinib for Borderline Resectable GIST
, 2012
Changes in spleen volume after resection of hepatic colorectal metastases
, 2012
Lymph Nodes and Survival in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
, 2012
Preoperative embolization of replaced right hepatic artery prior to pancreaticoduodenectomy
, 2012
Sump Syndrome as a Complication of Choledochoduodenostomy
, 2012
Failure to comply with NCCN guidelines for the management of pancreatic cancer compromises outcomes
, 2012
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Radiographic Calcifications Correlate with Grade and Metastasis
, 2012
Abdominal Mass, Anemia, Diabetes Mellitus, and Necrolytic Migratory Erythema
, 2012
Video-assisted thoracoscopic transdiaphragmatic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma
, 2012
Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
, 2012
Diagnostic accuracy of cyst fluid amphiregulin in pancreatic cysts
, 2012
Adult Intestinal Malrotation: When Things Turn the Wrong Way
, 2012
Single-cell dissection of transcriptional heterogeneity in human colon tumors
, 2011
Ruptured Biliary Cystadenoma Managed by Angiographic Embolization and Interval Partial Hepatectomy
, 2011
Predictors of Surgical Intervention for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
, 2011
Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors With Major Vascular Abutment, Involvement
, 2011
Expression of p16(INK4A) But Not Hypoxia Markers or Poly Adenosine Diphosphate
, 2010
Comparison of Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy
, 2010
A NOVEL PRKAR1A MUTATION ASSOCIATED WITH PRIMARY PIGMENTED NODULAR ADRENOCORTICAL DISEASE AND THE
, 2010
Death After Colectomy It's Later Than We Think
, 2009
Development of a transillumination infrared modality for differential vasoactive optical imaging
, 2009
Diagnostic evaluation of cystic pancreatic lesions
, 2008
Open cholecystectomy in the laparoendoscopic era
, 2008
Characterization of cystic pancreatic masses: Relative accuracy of CT and MRI
, 2007
The influence of portoenterostomy on transplantation for biliary atresia
, 2004
Congenital choledochal cysts in adults
, 2004
Diagnostic imaging of cystic pancreatic neoplasms
, 2004
Adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer: a critical reappraisal
, 2003
Safety and timing of nonobstetric abdominal surgery in pregnancy
, 2001
What is Dr. Visser's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Visser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134210628.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Visser?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Visser
What is Dr. Brendan Visser's specialty?
Dr. Visser is a Surgeon near Stanford, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Brendan Visser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Visser is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Brendan Visser accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brendan Visser is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brendan Visser offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Visser's office at (650) 721-1693 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brendan Visser?
Please contact Dr. Visser's office at (650) 721-1693 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brendan Visser have?
Dr. Brendan Visser is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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