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Dr. David Spain, MD

Dr. David Spain, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Spain, Critical Care Surgeon in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. David Spain, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Spain graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at R W Johnson Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Spain is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spain’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spain’s office at (650) 723-0173.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Spain?

    Dr. David Spain, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Critical Care Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Spain empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Splenectomy, Trauma/Critical Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Spain is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: R W Johnson Univ Hosp, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Spain board certified in Critical Care Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. David Spain, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Spain speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Spain treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Spain 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. Spain. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Incisional Hernia
    • Ventral Hernia
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia
    • Epigastric Hernia
    • Spigelian Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess

    Also known as:

    • Lipoma of the Skin or Under the Skin
    • Benign Tumor
    • Fatty tumor on skin
    • Subcutaneous lipoma
    • Benign fatty growth under skin
    • Skin lipoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D1730: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of unspecified sites

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Fistula
    • Colonic Disease
    • Fistulas
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Bowel fistula
    • Enteric fistula
    • Abdominal fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K632: Fistula of intestine

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Cholecystitis
    • Inflamed gallbladder
    • Gallbladder attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple rib fractures
    • Rib cage injury
    • Severe rib injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2249XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Which procedures does Dr. Spain perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. David Spain may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Spain's office.

    Does Dr. Spain accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spain accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-0173 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Spain accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Spain in Stanford, 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

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Spain's office located?

    Dr. David Spain's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 723-0173

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    Dr. David Spain's Practice 2

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd

    Pleasanton, CA 94588

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Variability in California triage from 2005 to 2009

    jourl of trauma and acute care surgery, 2014

    Cost-effectiveness of helicopter versus ground emergency medical services for trauma scene

    Anls of emergency medicine, 2013

    Cost-effectiveness of preoperative imaging for appendicitis after indetermite ultrasonography in

    Obstetrics and gynecology, 2013

    Triage of elderly trauma patients: a population-based perspective.

    Jourl of the American College of Surgeons, 2013

    Logistics of transfusion support for patients with massive hemorrhage

    CURRENT OPINION IN ANESTHESIOLOGY, 2013

    Predictors of emergency department death

    JOURL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 2012

    Payer status is associated with the use of prophylactic inferior ve cava filter in high

    SURGERY, 2012

    Outcomes of Complex Abdomil Herniorrhaphy Experience With 106 Cases

    ANLS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, 2012

    Abdomil wall reconstruction with dual layer cross-linked porcine dermal xenograft

    JOURL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY, 2012

    The forgotten trauma patient

    JOURL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 2012

    Statins for Everyone Are We There Yet?

    ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 2012

    Characteristics of Pediatric Trauma Transfers to a Level I Trauma Center

    ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE, 2010

    Early outcomes of deliberate nonoperative magement for blunt thoracic aortic injury in trauma

    JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2010

    Demographic and Fincial Alysis of EMTALA Hand Patient Transfers.

    Hand (New York, N.Y.), 2010

    Emergency Innovation: Implications for the Trauma Surgeon

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2009

    Massive Transfusion Protocols

    JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2009

    Commitment to COT Verification Improves Patient Outcomes and Fincial Performance

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2009

    The impact of hypopituitarism on function

    BRAIN INJURY, 2009

    Validation of a Prehospital Trauma Triage Tool: A 10-Year Perspective

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2008

    Insulin increases the release of proinflammatory mediators

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2008

    CT angiography effectively evaluates extremity vascular trauma

    AMERICAN SURGEON, 2008

    Pediatric blunt abdomil injury: Age is irrelevant and delayed operation is not detrimental

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2007

    Venous air embolism and pressure infusion devices

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2007

    Recruitment strategies for a fall prevention program: If we build it, will they really come?

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2007

    Requests for 692 transfers to an academic Level I trauma center

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2007

    Early enteral nutrition after abdomil trauma: effects on septic morbidity and practicality.

    Nutrition in clinical practice, 2006

    Dramatic shift in the primary magement of traumatic thoracic aortic rupture

    ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 2006

    Endovascular magement of a gunshot wound to the thoracic aorta

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2006

    Are temporary inferior ve cava filters really temporary?

    AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2005

    Spontaneous splenic rupture: The masquerade of minor trauma

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2005

    Education and training of the future trauma surgeon in acute care surgery: trauma, critical care

    AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2005

    Potential targets to encourage a surgical career

    JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2005

    Poor validity of residual volumes as a marker for risk of aspiration in critically ill patients

    CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2005

    Interleukin-6 infusion blunts proinflarnmatory cytokine production without causing systematic

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2004

    Magement of acute complete tracheal transection caused by nonpenetrating trauma

    JOURL OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA, 2004

    Perioperative risk assessment in elderly and high-risk patients

    JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2004

    Impairment of endothelium

    SHOCK, 2004

    The continuing challenge of intra-abdomil infection.

    American jourl of surgery, 2003

    Society of University Surgeons position statement on the volume

    SURGERY, 2003

    Intraperitoneal resuscitation improves intestil blood flow following hemorrhagic shock

    ANLS OF SURGERY, 2003

    Immune-enhancing enteral diet increases blood flow and proinflammatory cytokines in the rat ileum

    JOURL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, 2003

    Achievement of steady state optimizes results when performing indirect calorimetry

    JOURL OF PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION, 2003

    Resuscitation regimens for hemorrhagic shock must contain blood

    SHOCK, 2002

    When is the seriously ill patient ready to be fed?

    JPEN. Jourl of parenteral and enteral nutrition, 2002

    Risk factors for delirium tremens in trauma patients

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2002

    Examition of the role of abdomil computed tomography

    SURGERY, 2002

    Generalized dilation of the visceral microvasculature by peritoneal dialysis solutions

    PERITONEAL DIALYSIS INTERTIOL, 2002

    Immune-enhancing enteral diet selectively augments ileal blood flow in the rat

    JOURL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, 2002

    Abdomil seat belt marks in the era of focused abdomil Sonography for trauma

    ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 2002

    Do facial fractures protect the brain or are they a marker for severe head injury?

    AMERICAN SURGEON, 2002

    Ventilator-associated pneumonia and surgical patients

    CHEST, 2002

    A comparison of alcohol-positive and alcohol-negative trauma patients

    JOURL OF STUDIES ON ALCOHOL, 2002

    Femoral vessel injuries

    SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2002

    Handsewn versus stapled astomosis in penetrating colon injuries requiring resection

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2002

    Development and implementation of a clinical pathway for severe traumatic brain injury

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2001

    Thermal injury in the elderly: When is comfort care the right choice?

    AMERICAN SURGEON, 2001

    Progressive decrease in constrictor reactivity of the non-absorbing intestine during chronic sepsis

    Zhao, H. L., Spain, D. A., Matheson, P. J., Harris, P. D., Garrison, R, 2001

    Development and implementation of a clinical pathway for spil cord injuries

    Vitaz, T. W., McIlvoy, L., Raque, G. H., Spain, D. A., Shields, C. B., 2001

    Impact of recent trends of noninvasive trauma evaluation

    Lukan, J. K., Carrillo, E. H., Franklin, G. A., Spain, D. A., Miller, , 2001

    Penetrating colon injuries requiring resection

    Demetriades, D., Murray, J. A., Chan, L., Ordonez, C., Bowley, D., gy,, 2001

    Successful incorporation of the Severe Head Injury Guidelines into a phased

    jourl of neuroscience nursing, 2001

    A multicenter evaluation of whether gender dimorphism affects survival after trauma

    AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2001

    Incidental pericardial effusion during surgeon

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2001

    Delayed laparoscopy facilitates the magement of biliary peritonitis

    SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIOL TECHNIQUES, 2001

    Sepsis increases NOS-2 activity

    Beach, P. K., Spain, D. A., Kawabe, T., Harris, P. D., Garrison, R. N., 2001

    Does cell-saver blood administration and free hemoglobin load cause rel dysfunction?

    AMERICAN SURGEON, 2001

    Sustained infection induces 2 distinct microvascular mechanisms in the splanchnic circulation

    Zhao, H. L., Spain, D. A., Matheson, P. J., Vaughn, C., Harris, P. D.,, 2000

    Lazaroid and pentoxifylline suppress sepsis

    Krysztopik, R. J., Matheson, P. J., Spain, D. A., Garrison, R. N., Wil, 2000

    Evolution in the magement of hepatic trauma: A 25-year perspective

    Richardson, J. D., Franklin, G. A., Lukan, J. K., Carrillo, E. H., Spa, 2000

    Prehospital hypotension as a valid indicator of trauma team activation

    Franklin, G. A., Boaz, P. W., Spain, D. A., Lukan, J. K., Carrillo, E., 2000

    Blunt hemopericardium detected by surgeon-performed sonography

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2000

    Practice magement guidelines tor prophylactic antibiotic use

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 2000

    Should trauma surgeons do general surgery?

    Spain, D. A., Richardson, J. D., Carrillo, E. H., Miller, F. B., Wilso, 2000

    Routine intragastric feeding following traumatic brain injury is safe and well tolerated

    Klodell, C. T., Carroll, M., Carrillo, E. H., Spain, D. A., 2000

    Empyema and restrictive pleural processes after blunt trauma

    AMERICAN SURGEON, 2000

    Discussion

    American jourl of surgery, 2000

    The continuing challenge of Fournier's gangrene in the 1990s

    Olsofka, J. N., Carrillo, E. H., Spain, D. A., Polk, H. C., 1999

    Infusion protocol improves delivery of enteral tube feeding in the critical care unit

    Spain, D. A., McClave, S. A., Sexton, L. K., Adams, J. L., Blanford, B, 1999

    Enteral tube feeding in the intensive care unit: Factors impeding adequate delivery

    CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 1999

    Decreased alpha-adrenergic response in the intestil microcirculation after two

    Spain, D. A., Kawabe, T., Keelan, P. C., Wilson, M. A., Harris, P. D.,, 1999

    Blunt carotid artery injuries: Difficulties with the diagnosis prior to neurologic event

    Carrillo, E. H., Osborne, D. L., Spain, D. A., Miller, F. B., Senler, , 1999

    Glucose and glutamine gavage increase portal vein nitric oxide metabolite levels via adenosine A2b

    JOURL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, 1999

    Common and exterl iliac artery injuries associated with pelvic fractures

    Carrillo, E. H., Wohltmann, C. D., Spain, D. A., Schmieg, R. E., Mille, 1999

    Subacute sepsis impairs vascular smooth muscle contractile machinery and alters vasoconstrictor

    Price, S. A., Spain, D. A., Wilson, M. A., Harris, P. D., Garrison, R., 1999

    Preoperative issues in clinical nutrition

    CHEST, 1999

    Interventiol techniques are useful adjuncts in nonoperative magement of hepatic injuries

    Carrillo, E. H., Spain, D. A., Wohltmann, C. D., Schmieg, R. E., Boaz,, 1999

    Complement activation mediates intestil injury after resuscitation from hemorrhagic shock

    Spain, D. A., Fruchterman, T. M., Matheson, P. J., Wilson, M. A., Mart, 1999

    Altered vasoconstrictor and dilator responses after a two

    JOURL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, 1999

    Selective microvascular endothelial cell dysfunction

    SHOCK, 1998

    Small intestil production of nitric oxide is decreased following resuscitated hemorrhage

    JOURL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, 1998

    Complement inhibition prevents gut ischemia and endothelial cell dysfunction after hemorrhage

    SURGERY, 1998

    Effect of a clinical pathway for severe traumatic brain injury on resource utilization

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 1998

    Nutritiol magement in acute and chronic pancreatitis

    GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 1998

    Microvascular changes explain the two-hit theory of multiple organ failure

    ANLS OF SURGERY, 1998

    Comparison of sequential compression devices

    AMERICAN SURGEON, 1998

    Thoracoscopy in the magement of posttraumatic persistent pneumothorax

    JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 1998

    Altertives in the magement of penetrating injuries to the iliac vessels

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 1998

    Impact of trauma attending surgeon case volume on outcome: Is more better?

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 1998

    Quality assessment of intraoperative blood salvage and autotransfusion

    Spain, D. A., Miller, F. B., Bergamini, T. M., Montgomery, R. C., Rich, 1997

    Lazaroid improves intestil blood flow in the rat during hyperdymic bacteraemia

    BRITISH JOURL OF SURGERY, 1997

    Twelfth rib resection - Preferred therapy for subphrenic abscess in selected surgical patients

    Spain, D. A., Martin, R. C., Carrillo, E. H., Polk, H. C., 1997

    Percutaneous dilatiol tracheostomy for airway control

    Carrillo, E. H., Spain, D. A., Bumpous, J. M., Schmieg, R. E., Miller,, 1997

    Bedside percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

    Carrillo, E. H., Heniford, B. T., Osborne, D. L., Spain, D. A., Miller, 1997

    Glucose-induced intestil hyperemia is mediated by nitric oxide

    Matheson, P. J., Wilson, M. A., Spain, D. A., Harris, P. D., Anderson,, 1997

    Risk-taking behaviors among adolescent trauma patients

    Spain, D. A., Boaz, P. W., Davidson, D. J., Miller, F. B., Carrillo, E, 1997

    Heme oxygese-dependent carbon monoxide production is a hepatic adaptive response to sepsis

    JOURL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, 1997

    Intrahepatic vascular clamping in complex hepatic vein injuries

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 1997

    Lazaroids prevent acute cyclosporine-induced rel vasoconstriction

    Krysztopik, R. J., Bentley, F. R., Spain, D. A., Wilson, M. A., Garris, 1997

    The role of thoracoscopy in the magement of retained thoracic collections after trauma

    Heniford, B. T., Carrillo, E. H., Spain, D. A., Sosa, J. L., Fulton, R, 1997

    Blunt popliteal artery trauma: A challenging injury

    Harrell, D. J., Spain, D. A., Bergamini, T. M., Miller, F. B., Richard, 1997

    Venous thromboembolism in the high-risk trauma patient

    Spain, D. A., Richardson, J. D., Polk, H. C., Bergamini, T. M., Wilson, 1997

    Differential intestil microvascular dysfunction occurs during bacteremia

    Spain, D. A., Wilson, M. A., Krysztopik, R. J., Matheson, P. J., Garri, 1997

    Heparan preserves intestil perfusion after hemorrhage and resuscitation

    Watkins, J. M., Spain, D. A., Krysztopik, R. J., Dowrd, P. J., Wilson,, 1996

    Operative strategies for magement of abdomil aortic gunshot wounds

    Richardson, J. D., Bergamini, T. M., Spain, D. A., Wilson, M. A., Carr, 1996

    Free radical scavenging by lazaroids improves rel blood flow during sepsis

    Krysztopik, R. J., Bentley, F. R., Spain, D. A., Wilson, M. A., Garris, 1996

    Fluid resuscitation attenuates early cytokine mR expression after peritonitis

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 1996

    Complex thoracic injuries

    SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 1996

    Vasomotor response to pentoxifylline mediates improved rel blood flow to bacteremia.

    jourl of surgical research, 1996

    Predicting the need to pack early for severe intra-abdomil hemorrhage

    Garrison, J. R., Richardson, J. D., HILAKOS, A. S., Spain, D. A., Mill, 1996

    Preoperative saline loading improves outcome after elective, noncardiac surgical procedures

    Garrison, R. N., Wilson, M. A., Matheson, P. J., Spain, D. A., 1996

    ENDOTHELIN-1 EXPRESSION IN THE SMALL-INTESTINE DURING CHRONIC PERITONITIS

    SHOCK, 1995

    Transpyloric passage of feeding tubes

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 1995

    HAEMOPHILUS PNEUMONIA IS A COMMON-CAUSE OF EARLY PULMORY DYSFUNCTION FOLLOWING TRAUMA

    Spain, D. A., Wilson, M. A., Boaz, P. W., Bartan, M. F., Garrison, R. , 1995

    IS THE TIMING OF FRACTURE FIXATION IMPORTANT FOR THE PATIENT WITH MULTIPLE TRAUMA

    REYNOLDS, M. A., Richardson, J. D., Spain, D. A., Seligson, D., Wilson, 1995

    ALPHA-ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR ANTAGONISM PREVENTS INTESTIL VASOCONSTRICTION BUT NOT HYPOPERFUSION

    JOURL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, 1995

    NITRIC-OXIDE MEDIATES REDISTRIBUTION OF INTRAREL BLOOD-FLOW DURING BACTEREMIA

    Garrison, R. N., Wilson, M. A., Matheson, P. J., Spain, D. A., 1995

    AN EXPERIMENTAL-STUDY OF ALTERED NITRIC

    BRITISH JOURL OF SURGERY, 1995

    PLATELET-ACTIVATING-FACTOR AND SEPSIS-INDUCED SMALL-INTESTIL MICROVASCULAR HYPOPERFUSION

    Bartan, M. F., Wilson, M. A., Spain, D. A., Garrison, R. N., 1995

    The delirious ICU patient: often misdiagnosed and undertreated.

    jourl of the Kentucky Medical Association, 1995

    DIFFERENTIAL MICROVASCULAR RESPONSE TO CYCLOOXYGESE BLOCKADE IN THE RAT SMALL

    SHOCK, 1994

    ANTIBIOTIC OVERKILL OF TRAUMA VICTIMS

    AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 1994

    NITRIC-OXIDE SYNTHASE INHIBITION EXACERBATES SEPSIS-INDUCED REL HYPOPERFUSION

    Spain, D. A., Wilson, M. A., Garrison, R. N., 1994

    ROLE OF NITRIC-OXIDE IN THE SMALL-INTESTIL MICROCIRCULATION DURING BACTEREMIA

    SHOCK, 1994

    REL MICROVASCULAR RESPONSES TO SEPSIS ARE DEPENDENT ON NITRIC-OXIDE

    Spain, D. A., Wilson, M. A., BLOOM, I. T., Garrison, R. N., 1994

    NITRIC-OXIDE SYNTHASE INHIBITION AGGRAVATES INTESTIL MICROVASCULAR VASOCONSTRICTION AND

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 1994

    TRACHEOSTOMY AND PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY IN THE MAGEMENT OF THE HEAD

    DAMELIO, L. F., Hammond, J

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

    Dr. Spain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427190412.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spain?

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

    What is Dr. David Spain's specialty?

    Dr. Spain is a Critical Care Surgeon near Stanford, CA. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Spain to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Spain affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Spain 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 David Spain accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Spain is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Spain offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Spain's office at (650) 723-0173 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Spain?

    Please contact Dr. Spain's office at (650) 723-0173 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Spain have?

    Dr. David Spain is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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