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Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD

Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD

Redwood City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shelton, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shelton completed his residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Shelton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shelton’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. Shelton’s office at (650) 723-3913.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shelton?

    Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) 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. Shelton empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn's, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Redwood City, CA community, Dr. Shelton is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Shelton go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Medical School, Minneapolis, Mn, United States, M.D.

    • Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery | University Ca Sf School Of Med | UCSF Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi

    Is Dr. Shelton board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 1997, American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery since 1999

    What languages does Dr. Shelton speak?

    Dr. Shelton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Shelton typically treat?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Shelton 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. Shelton. 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:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Colon Cancer
    • Ascending Colon Cancer
    • Bowel Cancer
    • Colorectal Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
    • C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K603: Anal fistula

    Also known as:

    • Anal Cancer
    • Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Anus Cancer
    • Anal Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C210: Malignant neoplasm of anus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
    • Bowel Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    What procedures does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Shelton typically perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Shelton 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. Shelton. 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:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Anal Fistula Repair
    • Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
    • Perianal Fistula Surgery
    • Perianal Fistula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
    • 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
    • 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
    • Anoscopy
    • Anal Canal Exam
    • Rectal Scope Exam
    • Anus Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Shelton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shelton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-3913 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shelton accept in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Shelton in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Shelton's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Shelton's Primary Practice

    420 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

    (650) 723-3913

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    Dr. Andrew Shelton's Practice 2

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr # Clinic # B

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Dr. Andrew Shelton's Practice 3

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Outcomes of repeat colonoscopy in patients with polyps referred for surgery without biopsy

    , 2014

    Predictors of postoperative uriry retention after colorectal surgery.

    , 2013

    Endoscopic magement of nonlifting colon polyps.

    , 2013

    Single-cell dissection of transcriptiol heterogeneity in human colon tumors

    , 2011

    Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Versus Conventiol Radiation Therapy for Squamous Cell

    , 2011

    Fulmint Clostridium difficile Colitis in a Post-Liver Transplant Patient

    , 2010

    Mechanical Bowel Preparation in Intestil Surgery: A Meta-Alysis and Review of the Literature

    , 2008

    SIR 2008 annual meeting film panel case

    , 2008

    Phenotypic characterization of human colorectal cancer stem cells

    , 2007

    Transperineal repair of persistent rectovagil fistulas using an acellular cadaveric dermal graft

    , 2006

    The pelvic floor in health and disease

    , 1997

    Outcomes of repeat colonoscopy in patients with polyps referred for surgery without biopsy

    , 2014

    Predictors of postoperative urinary retention after colorectal surgery.

    , 2013

    Endoscopic management of nonlifting colon polyps.

    , 2013

    Clinicopathologic and molecular features of sporadic early-onset colorectal adenocarcinoma

    , 2012

    Free transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap reconstruction of a m

    , 2012

    Single-cell dissection of transcriptional heterogeneity in human colon tumors

    , 2011

    Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Versus Conventional Radiation Therapy for Squamous Cell

    , 2011

    Fulminant Clostridium difficile Colitis in a Post-Liver Transplant Patient

    , 2010

    Pathological response after chemoradiation for T3 rectal cancer.

    , 2010

    Pathological response after chemoradiation for T3 rectal cancer

    , 2010

    Mechanical Bowel Preparation in Intestinal Surgery: A Meta-Analysis and Review of the Literature

    , 2008

    SIR 2008 annual meeting film panel case

    , 2008

    Dartos muscle interposition flap for the treatment of rectourethral fistulas

    , 2007

    Phenotypic characterization of human colorectal cancer stem cells

    , 2007

    Transperineal repair of persistent rectovaginal fistulas using an acellular cadaveric dermal graft

    , 2006

    Sexually transmitted parasitic diseases.

    , 2004

    The pelvic floor in health and disease

    , 1997

    What is Dr. Shelton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shelton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710029681.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shelton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shelton

    What is Dr. Andrew Shelton's specialty?

    Dr. Shelton is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Redwood City, CA.

    What does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) do?

    A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders.

    Is this Dr. Andrew Shelton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shelton 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

    When to see a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Andrew Shelton accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Shelton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Shelton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shelton's office at (650) 723-3913 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew Shelton?

    Please contact Dr. Shelton's office at (650) 723-3913 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Shelton have?

    Dr. Andrew Shelton is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery.

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