33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wren, Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Sherry Wren, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Wren graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, General Surgery Yale New Haven Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Wren is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wren’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wren’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wren?
Dr. Sherry Wren, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Wren empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gastrointestinal Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Wren is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wren go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,Pittsburgh, Pa, United States
Residency: Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, General Surgery Yale New Haven Hosp, General Surgery | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il | Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Is Dr. Wren board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Sherry Wren, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 1995
What languages does Dr. Wren speak?
Dr. Wren and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Which conditions does Dr. Wren treat as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, conditions treated by a Dr. Sherry Wren may include:
Please contact Dr. Wren's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Which procedures does Dr. Wren perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Sherry Wren may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wren's office.
Does Dr. Wren accept my insurance?
Dr. Wren accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wren accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Wren in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Medicare
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Where is Dr. Wren's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Understanding the reliability of american college of surgeons tiol surgical quality improvement
JAMA surgery, 2014
An estimate of hernia prevalence in Sierra Leone from a tionwide community survey.
Hernia, 2014
The evolving application of single-port robotic surgery in general surgery
JOURL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES, 2014
Traumatic injuries in developing countries
JAMA surgery, 2013
Racial and ethnic differences in lymph node examition after colon cancer resection do not
CANCER, 2012
Long-Term Comparison of Endovascular and Open Repair of Abdomil Aortic Aneurysm
NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2012
Cost-effectiveness of open versus endovascular repair of abdomil aortic aneurysm in the OVER trial
JOURL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 2012
Innovative leadership of casualty care: comment on Elimiting preventable death on the battlefield.
Archives of surgery, 2011
Endoscopic clipping of a post-whipple pancreatic bleed
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIOL TECHNIQUES, 2009
Metastatic colon adenocarcinoma mimicking herpes zoster
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2007
Care within a Veterans Hospital - Earlier detection of colon cancer
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIOL TECHNIQUES, 2007
Transsal small-caliber esophagogastroduodenoscopy for preoperative evaluation of the high
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIOL TECHNIQUES, 2007
Short- and long-term outcomes of standardized EMR of nonpolypoid
GASTROINTESTIL ENDOSCOPY, 2007
The use of acellular dermal matrix for contamited abdomil wall defects
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2006
Concurrent gastric bypass and repair of anterior abdomil wall hernias
OBESITY SURGERY, 2006
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at a Veterans Affairs and high-volume academic facilities
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2005
Comparison of training on two laparoscopic simulators
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2005
Introducing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at a Veterans Affairs medical facility
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2004
Institutiol commitment to rectal cancer screening results in earlier-stage cancers on diagnosis
ANLS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2004
Utilization of laparoscopic antireflux surgery at a single Veterans Affairs
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2003
A novel technique to treat ruptured umbilical hernias in patients with liver cirrhosis
JOURL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES-PART A, 2003
Effective magement of bleeding during tumor resection with a collagen-based hemostatic agent
AMERICAN SURGEON, 2002
Intravascular hemolysis from a Clostridium perfringens liver abscess
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2002
Decompressive colonoscopy with intracolonic vancomycin administration
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIOL TECHNIQUES, 2001
Exterl beam radiotherapy for synchronous rectal and prostatic tumors.
Urology, 2001
Does an infected peripancreatic fluid collection or abscess mandate operation?
ANLS OF SURGERY, 2000
Clinical and pathologic overlap in nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY, 1999
Antiviral cytotoxic activity across a species barrier in mixed xenogeneic chimeras
JOURL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1998
Color flow sonography in evaluating the resectability of periampullary and pancreatic tumors
JOURL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE, 1997
Selective magement of hepatic adenomas
Ault, G. T., Wren, S. M., Ralls, P. W., Reynolds, T. B., Stain, S. C., 1996
A NONLETHAL CONDITIONING APPROACH TO ACHIEVE DURABLE MULTILINEAGE MIXED CHIMERISM AND TOLERANCE
JOURL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1995
EVIDENCE FOR EARLY TH2 T-CELL PREDOMINCE IN XENOREACTIVITY
TRANSPLANTATION, 1993
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE EFFECTS OF NITRIC-OXIDE IN GRAFT-VS-HOST DISEASE
JOURL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1993
CHARACTERIZATION OF MATURATION AND FUNCTION OF TURAL-KILLER-CELLS IN XENOGENEIC
TRANSPLANTATION, 1993
T-CELL MITOGENIC RESPONSES IN FULLY XENOGENEIC CHIMERAS
Wren, S. M., Hoffman, R. A., Billiar, T. R., ABOUELEZZ, A., HROKES, M., 1992
EVIDENCE FOR THYMIC MATURATION OF BOTH RAT AND MOUSE T-CELLS IN MIXED XENOGENEIC CHIMERAS
ABOUELEZZ, A. Y., Schuchert, M. J., Wren, S. M., HROKES, M. L., Beck, , 1992
CROSS-SPECIES TRANSPLANTATION
French, S. N., Wren, S. M., HROKES, M. L., Ildstad, S. T., 1992
CROSS-SPECIES TRANSPLANTATION TOLERANCE
JOURL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, 1992
CROSS-SPECIES BONE-MARROW TRANSPLANTATION - EVIDENCE FOR RECOGNITION OF SKIN-SPECIFIC ANTIGENS
JOURL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, 1991
KINETICS OF EARLY T-CELL REPOPULATION IN FULLY XENOGENEIC CHIMERAS
Wren, S. M., HROKES, M. L., Ildstad, S. T., 1991
CROSS-SPECIES BONE-MARROW TRANSPLANTATION - EVIDENCE FOR TOLERANCE INDUCTION, STEM-CELL ENGRAFTMENT
JOURL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, 1991
MIXED CHIMERISM TO INDUCE TOLERANCE FOR SOLID ORGAN-TRANSPLANTATION
Wren, S. M., lesnik, M., HROKES, M. L., Oh, E., Ildstad, S. T., 1991
SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER OF DONOR
Wren, S. M., HROKES, M. L., Ildstad, S. T., 1991
CROSS-SPECIES MIXED CHIMERISM
Vandenbrink, M. R., Wren, S. M., French, S. W., HROKES, M. L., Ildstad, 1991
EFFECT OF SELECTIVE T-CELL DEPLETION OF HOST AND OR DONOR BONE-MARROW ON LYMPHOPOIETIC REPOPULATION
JOURL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1986
CHARACTERIZATION OF MIXED ALLOGENEIC CHIMERAS - IMMUNOCOMPETENCE, INVITRO REACTIVITY
JOURL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, 1985
INVIVO AND INVITRO CHARACTERIZATION OF SPECIFIC HYPOREACTIVITY TO SKIN XENOGRAFTS IN MIXED
JOURL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, 1984
Understanding the reliability of american college of surgeons national surgical quality improvement
JAMA surgery, 2014
An estimate of hernia prevalence in Sierra Leone from a nationwide community survey.
Hernia, 2014
The evolving application of single-port robotic surgery in general surgery
JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES, 2014
Traumatic injuries in developing countries
JAMA surgery, 2013
The influence of intern home call on objectively measured perioperative outcomes.
JAMA surgery, 2013
Telehealth Follow-up in Lieu of Postoperative Clinic Visit for Ambulatory Surgery
JAMA surgery, 2013
The Role of Unconscious Bias in Surgical Safety and Outcomes
SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2012
Prevention of VTE in nonorthopedic surgical patients
Chest, 2012
Racial and ethnic differences in lymph node examination after colon cancer resection do not
CANCER, 2012
Single-Port Robotic Cholecystectomy Results From a First Human Use Clinical Study of the New da
ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 2011
Postoperative Pneumonia-Prevention Program for the Inpatient Surgical Ward
Wren, S. M., Martin, M., Yoon, J. K., Bech, F., 2010
Death After Colectomy It's Later Than We Think
Visser, B. C., Keegan, H., Martin, M., Wren, S. M., 2009
Innovation in Safety, and Safety in Innovation
JAMA SURGERY, 2014
Long-Term Comparison of Endovascular and Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 2012
Cost-effectiveness of open versus endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm in the OVER
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 2012
Innovative leadership of casualty care
Archives of surgery, 2011
Solitary metastatic clear cell carcinoma to the spleen.
Rare tumors, 2011
Endoscopic clipping of a post-whipple pancreatic bleed
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, 2009
Male Patients Above Age 60 have as Good Outcomes as Male Patients 50-59 Years Old at 1
OBESITY SURGERY, 2009
Metastatic colon adenocarcinoma mimicking herpes zoster
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2007
Care within a Veterans Hospital - Earlier detection of colon cancer
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, 2007
Transnasal small-caliber esophagogastroduodenoscopy for preoperative evaluation of the high
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, 2007
Short- and long-term outcomes of standardized EMR of nonpolypoid
GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY, 2007
The use of acellular dermal matrix for contaminated abdominal wall defects
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 2006
Concurrent gastric bypass and repair of anterior abdominal wall hernias
OBESITY SURGERY, 2006
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at a Veterans Affairs and high-volume academic facilities
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 2005
Preoperative oral antibiotics in colorectal surgery incre
ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 2005
Comparison of training on two laparoscopic simulators
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2005
Introducing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at a Veterans Affairs medical facility
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 2004
Institutional commitment to rectal cancer screening results in earlier-stage cancers on diagnosis
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2004
Utilization of laparoscopic antireflux surgery at a single Veterans Affairs
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 2003
A novel technique to treat ruptured umbilical hernias in patients with liver cirrhosis
JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES-PART A, 2003
Positron emission tomography in the initial staging of esophageal cancer
ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 2002
Effective management of bleeding during tumor resection with a collagen-based hemostatic agent
AMERICAN SURGEON, 2002
Intravascular hemolysis from a Clostridium perfringens liver abscess
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2002
Decompressive colonoscopy with intracolonic vancomycin administration
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, 2001
Results of a screening program for prostate cancer
UROLOGY, 2001
A novel collagen-based composite offers effective hemostasis for multiple surgical indications
SURGERY, 2001
External beam radiotherapy for synchronous rectal and prostatic tumors.
Urology, 2001
Does an infected peripancreatic fluid collection or abscess mandate operation?
ANNALS OF SURGERY, 2000
Clinical and pathologic overlap in nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY, 1999
Antiviral cytotoxic activity across a species barrier in mixed xenogeneic chimeras
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1998
Is cryosurgical ablation appropriate for treating hepatocellular cancer?
Wren, S. M., Coburn, M. M., Tan, M., Daniels, J. R., Yassa, N., Carpen, 1997
Color flow sonography in evaluating the resectability of periampullary and pancreatic tumors
JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE, 1997
The role of anticoagulation in pylephlebitis
Baril, N., Wren, S., Radin, R., Ralls, P., Stain, S., 1996
Selective management of hepatic adenomas
Ault, G. T., Wren, S. M., Ralls, P. W., Reynolds, T. B., Stain, S. C., 1996
Assessment of resectability of pancreatic head
Wren, S. M., Ralls, P. W., Stain, S. C., Kasiraman, A., Carpenter, C. , 1996
A NONLETHAL CONDITIONING APPROACH TO ACHIEVE DURABLE MULTILINEAGE MIXED CHIMERISM AND TOLERANCE
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1995
INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT OF VISUAL
Berci, G., Wren, S. M., Stain, S. C., Peters, J., PAZPARTLOW, M., 1995
PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF A NOVEL BONE-MARROW
BLOOD, 1994
EVIDENCE FOR EARLY TH2 T-CELL PREDOMINANCE IN XENOREACTIVITY
TRANSPLANTATION, 1993
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE EFFECTS OF NITRIC-OXIDE IN GRAFT-VS-HOST DISEASE
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1993
CD4+ T-CELLS, BUT NOT CD8+ T-CELLS
TRANSPLANTATION, 1993
CHARACTERIZATION OF MATURATION AND FUNCTION OF NATURAL-KILLER-CELLS IN XENOGENEIC
TRANSPLANTATION, 1993
XENOREACTIVITY IN MOUSE PLUS RAT-]MOUSE CHIMERAS
CONRAD, B. G., Wren, S. M., Thai, N. L., Wang, S. C., Ricordi, C., Fun, 1993
SUBLETHAL IRRADIATION - A NONLETHAL METHOD TO ACHIEVE CROSS-SPECIES CHIMERISM (RAT-]MOUSE)
TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, 1992
PREFERENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF NKR-P1
TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, 1992
THE REQUIREMENT FOR ALLOGENEIC CHIMERISM FOR 2ND TRANSFER OF TOLERANCE FROM MIXED ALLOGENEIC
TRANSPLANTATION, 1992
EVIDENCE THAT INDEFINITE SURVIVAL OF SMALL
TRANSPLANTATION, 1992
LONG-TERM SURVIVAL OF DONOR-SPECIFIC PANCREATIC-ISLET XENOGRAFTS IN FULLY XENOGENEIC CHIMERAS
TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, 1992
T-CELL MITOGENIC RESPONSES IN FULLY XENOGENEIC CHIMERAS
Wren, S. M., Hoffman, R. A., Billiar, T. R., ABOUELEZZ, A., HRONAKES, , 1992
EVIDENCE FOR THYMIC MATURATION OF BOTH RAT AND MOUSE T-CELLS IN MIXED XENOGENEIC CHIMERAS
ABOUELEZZ, A. Y., Schuchert, M. J., Wren, S. M., HRONAKES, M. L., Beck, 1992
MIXED XENOGENEIC CHIMERAS (RAT PLUS MOUSE TO MOUSE) - EVIDENCE OF RAT STEM-CELL ENGRAFTMENT
TRANSPLANTATION, 1992
CROSS-SPECIES TRANSPLANTATION
French, S. N., Wren, S. M., HRONAKES, M. L., Ildstad, S. T., 1992
CROSS-SPECIES TRANSPLANTATION TOLERANCE
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, 1992
CROSS-SPECIES BONE-MARROW TRANSPLANTATION - EVIDENCE FOR RECOGNITION OF SKIN-SPECIFIC ANTIGENS
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, 1991
KINETICS OF EARLY T-CELL REPOPULATION IN FULLY XENOGENEIC CHIMERAS
Wren, S. M., HRONAKES, M. L., Ildstad, S. T., 1991
CROSS-SPECIES BONE-MARROW TRANSPLANTATION - EVIDENCE FOR TOLERANCE INDUCTION, STEM-CELL ENGRAFTMENT
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, 1991
MIXED ALLOGENEIC RECONSTITUTION
TRANSPLANTATION, 1991
MIXED CHIMERISM TO INDUCE TOLERANCE FOR SOLID ORGAN-TRANSPLANTATION
Wren, S. M., Nalesnik, M., HRONAKES, M. L., Oh, E., Ildstad, S. T., 1991
SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER OF DONOR
Wren, S. M., HRONAKES, M. L., Ildstad, S. T., 1991
CROSS-SPECIES MIXED CHIMERISM
Vandenbrink, M. R., Wren, S. M., French, S. W., HRONAKES, M. L., Ildst, 1991
EFFECT OF SELECTIVE T
TRANSPLANTATION, 1986
EFFECT OF SELECTIVE T-CELL DEPLETION OF HOST AND OR DONOR BONE-MARROW ON LYMPHOPOIETIC REPOPULATION
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1986
CHARACTERIZATION OF MIXED ALLOGENEIC CHIMERAS - IMMUNOCOMPETENCE, INVITRO REACTIVITY
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, 1985
INVIVO AND INVITRO CHARACTERIZATION OF SPECIFIC HYPOREACTIVITY TO SKIN XENOGRAFTS IN MIXED
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, 1984
INHIBITION OF THE GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST RESPONSE BY BCGCW-INDUCED SUPPRESSOR CELLS OR PROSTAGLANDIN-E1
CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY, 1983
What is Dr. Wren's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760402416.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wren?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wren
What is Dr. Sherry Wren's specialty?
Dr. Wren is a Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Wren to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sherry Wren affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wren 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 Sherry Wren accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sherry Wren is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sherry Wren offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wren's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sherry Wren?
Please contact Dr. Wren's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sherry Wren have?
Dr. Sherry Wren is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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