39 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wapnir, Surgeon in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Irene Wapnir, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Wapnir graduated from Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Mexico and completed her residency at Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Other Specialty; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Wapnir is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wapnir’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wapnir’s office at (650) 736-1353.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wapnir?
Dr. Irene Wapnir, 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. Wapnir empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Breast Surgery, Clinical Trials, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Wapnir is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wapnir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Residency: Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Other Specialty; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, General Surgery | New York Medical College
Medical School: University Auto Metro Xochimilco, Div De Cien Bio Y De La Salud, Mexico Df | Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana | Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Mexico
Is Dr. Wapnir board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Irene Wapnir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 1986
What languages does Dr. Wapnir speak?
Dr. Wapnir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wapnir treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Wapnir 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. Wapnir. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- DCIS
- Early Ductal Breast Cancer
- Precancerous Ductal Lesion
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0510: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of unspecified breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Changes
- Benign Breast Changes in Left Breast
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast conditions
- Fibrocystic breast changes
- Mammary dysplasia
- Non-cancerous left breast conditions
- Fibrocystic changes left breast
- Left mammary dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6099: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of unspecified breast
- N6092: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of left breast
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:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Also known as:
- Breast Lump
- Breast Disease
- Breast mass
- Breast lesion
- Palpable breast mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- N630: Unspecified lump in unspecified breast
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
Which procedures does Dr. Wapnir perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Irene Wapnir 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. Wapnir's office.
Does Dr. Wapnir accept my insurance?
Dr. Wapnir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 736-1353 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wapnir accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Wapnir 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)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Wapnir's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Chemotherapy for isolated locoregiol recurrence of breast cancer (CALOR): a randomised trial
LANCET ONCOLOGY, 2014
Intraoperative imaging of nipple perfusion patterns
Anls of surgical oncology, 2014
Outcomes of Partial Mastectomy in Male Breast Cancer Patients: Alysis of SEER, 1983-2009
ANLS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2013
The diagnostic value of nipple discharge cytology
JOURL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2012
MRI Enhancement Correlates With High Grade Desmoid Tumor of Breast
BREAST JOURL, 2012
Long-Term Outcomes of Invasive Ipsilateral Breast Tumor Recurrences After Lumpectomy in NSABP B
JOURL OF THE TIOL CANCER INSTITUTE, 2011
Eusorbents and Eusorption: A Review of Physiological Events to Therapeutic Concepts
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NUTRITION, 2011
In Situ Vaccition With a TLR9 Agonist Induces Systemic Lymphoma Regression: A Phase I/II Study
JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2010
Breast cancer brain metastases express the sodium iodide symporter
JOURL OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY, 2010
Timing of Breast Cancer Treatments with Oocyte Retrieval and Embryo Cryopreservation
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2009
Prognosis After Ipsilateral Breast Tumor Recurrence
JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2009
Association of reactive oxygen species levels and radioresistance in cancer stem cells
TURE, 2009
Endogenous NIS Expression in Triple-Negative Breast Cancers
ANLS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2009
Progress on BIG 1-02/IBCSG 27-02/NSABP B-37
ANLS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2008
A randomized clinical trial of adjuvant chemotherapy for radically resected locoregiol relapse of
CLINICAL BREAST CANCER, 2008
Leiomyosarcoma of the breast in a patient with a 10-year-history of cyclophosphamide exposure
Cases jourl, 2008
Progress on BIG 1-02/IBCSG 27-2/NSABP B-37
Anls of Surgical Oncology, 2008
Egg retrieval with cryopreservation does not delay breast cancer treatment
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2007
Expression of the +/I- symporter (NIS)
BMC CANCER, 2007
Expression of the +/I- symporter (NIS) is markedly decreased or absent in gastric cancer
BMC Cancer, 2007
Resolution of hypoalbuminemia after excision of malignt phyllodes tumor
CLINICAL BREAST CANCER, 2006
Prognosis after ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence
JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2006
Magnetic resonce imaging of suspicious breast masses seen on one mammographic view.
breast jourl, 2004
The +/I- symporter mediates iodide uptake in breast cancer metastases
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 2004
Immunohistochemical profile of the sodium
JOURL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 2003
The inverse relationship between microvessel counts and tumor volume in breast cancer.
breast jourl, 2001
The mammary gland iodide transporter is expressed during lactation and in breast cancer
TURE MEDICINE, 2000
The verbal abuse of resident physicians
Disease Magement and Clinical Outcomes, 1999
Three dimensiol staging of breast cancer
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT, 1996
Mammographic changes following biopsy and lumpectomy-breast irradiation.
New Jersey medicine : the jourl of the Medical Society of New Jersey, 1993
COMPARTMENT SYNDROME IN COMBINED ARTERIAL AND VENOUS INJURIES OF THE LOWER-EXTREMITY
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 1989
NONOPERATIVE MAGEMENT VERSUS EARLY OPERATION FOR BLUNT SPLENIC TRAUMA IN ADULTS
SURGERY GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS, 1988
PORTAL-VEIN INJURIES - NONINVASIVE FOLLOW-UP OF VENORRHAPHY
ANLS OF SURGERY, 1987
Ex vivo Evans blue assessment of the blood brain barrier
Breast cancer research and treatment, 2014
Chemotherapy for isolated locoregional recurrence of breast cancer (CALOR): a randomised trial
LANCET ONCOLOGY, 2014
Intraoperative imaging of nipple perfusion patterns
Annals of surgical oncology, 2014
Outcomes of Partial Mastectomy in Male Breast Cancer Patients: Analysis of SEER, 1983-2009
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2013
Poor compliance with breast cancer treatment guidelines in men undergoing breast
Breast cancer research and treatment, 2013
The diagnostic value of nipple discharge cytology
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2012
MRI Enhancement Correlates With High Grade Desmoid Tumor of Breast
BREAST JOURNAL, 2012
Integration and safety of fertility preservation in a breast cancer program
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY, 2012
Long-Term Outcomes of Invasive Ipsilateral Breast Tumor Recurrences After Lumpectomy in NSABP B
JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE, 2011
KT5823 Differentially Modulates Sodium Iodide Symporter Expression, Activity
ENDOCRINOLOGY, 2011
Eusorbents and Eusorption: A Review of Physiological Events to Therapeutic Concepts
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NUTRITION, 2011
In Situ Vaccination With a TLR9 Agonist Induces Systemic Lymphoma Regression: A Phase I/II Study
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2010
Breast cancer brain metastases express the sodium iodide symporter
JOURNAL OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY, 2010
Timing of Breast Cancer Treatments with Oocyte Retrieval and Embryo Cryopreservation
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2009
Prognosis After Ipsilateral Breast Tumor Recurrence
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2009
Association of reactive oxygen species levels and radioresistance in cancer stem cells
NATURE, 2009
Endogenous NIS Expression in Triple-Negative Breast Cancers
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2009
Progress on BIG 1-02/IBCSG 27-02/NSABP B-37
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2008
New models and online calculator for predicting non
Kohrt, H., Olshen, R., Bermas, H., GOODSON, W., Henry, S., Rouse, R., , 2008
A randomized clinical trial of adjuvant chemotherapy for radically resected locoregional relapse of
CLINICAL BREAST CANCER, 2008
New models and online calculator for predicting non
BMC CANCER, 2008
Metastases to the breast: Alveolar soft part sarcoma in adolescents
CLINICAL BREAST CANCER, 2008
Leiomyosarcoma of the breast in a patient with a 10-year-history of cyclophosphamide exposure
Cases journal, 2008
Progress on BIG 1-02/IBCSG 27-2/NSABP B-37
Annals of Surgical Oncology, 2008
Egg retrieval with cryopreservation does not delay breast cancer treatment
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 2007
Expression of the Na+/I- symporter (NIS)
BMC CANCER, 2007
Expression of the Na+/I- symporter (NIS) is markedly decreased or absent in gastric cancer
BMC Cancer, 2007
Resolution of hypoalbuminemia after excision of malignant phyllodes tumor
CLINICAL BREAST CANCER, 2006
Prognosis after ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2006
Bioluminescent-inescent monitoring of NIS-mediated I-131 ablative effects in MCF-7 Xenografts
MOLECULAR IMAGING, 2006
Magnetic resonance imaging of suspicious breast masses seen on one mammographic view.
breast journal, 2004
The Na+/I- symporter mediates iodide uptake in breast cancer metastases
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 2004
Elephantiasic prefibial myxedema
THYROID, 2004
Immunohistochemical profile of the sodium
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 2003
The inverse relationship between microvessel counts and tumor volume in breast cancer.
breast journal, 2001
The mammary gland iodide transporter is expressed during lactation and in breast cancer
NATURE MEDICINE, 2000
Subtle differences in quality of life after breast cancer surgery
Wapnir, I. L., Cody, R. P., Greco, R. S., 1999
The verbal abuse of resident physicians
Disease Management and Clinical Outcomes, 1999
Collagen gene expression in the neomatrix of carcinoma of the breast
INVASION & METASTASIS, 1996
Three dimensional staging of breast cancer
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT, 1996
Pathologic differences in nonpalpable breast cancers detected by xeromammography
Breast Disease, 1996
Superior quality of life following lumpectomy-axillary dissection in patients with stage I
Surgical Forum, 1996
Local recurrence after breast conservation
Current Surgery, 1996
Stage II ductal carcinoma arising in a fibroadenoma
Breast Disease, 1995
COLLAGEN-INDUCED MMP-2 ACTIVATION IN HUMAN BREAST-CANCER
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT, 1994
Mammographic changes following biopsy and lumpectomy-breast irradiation.
New Jersey medicine : the journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey, 1993
A REAPPRAISAL OF PROPHYLACTIC MASTECTOMY
SURGERY GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS, 1990
COMPARTMENT SYNDROME IN COMBINED ARTERIAL AND VENOUS INJURIES OF THE LOWER-EXTREMITY
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 1989
Residual tumor and breast biopsy margins
Breast Disease, 1989
ASYMMETRICAL BREASTS IN AN ADOLESCENT
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 1988
NONOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT VERSUS EARLY OPERATION FOR BLUNT SPLENIC TRAUMA IN ADULTS
SURGERY GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS, 1988
PORTAL-VEIN INJURIES - NONINVASIVE FOLLOW-UP OF VENORRHAPHY
ANNALS OF SURGERY, 1987
PYOGENIC SPLENIC ABSCESS IN INTRAVENOUS DRUG-ADDICTION
AMERICAN SURGEON, 1987
[Gastroesophageal reflux in children. Experience in 100 cases treated by Nissen's fundoplication].
Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México, 1985
LATENT MAMMARY TUBERCULOSIS - A CASE-REPORT
SURGERY, 1985
Muerte inesperada y sindrome de muerte subita en la infancia
PAtologia (Mexico), 1980
MAGNESIUM-METABOLISM IN EXPERIMENTAL DIABETES-MELLITUS
DIABETES, 1977
What is Dr. Wapnir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wapnir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104951508.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wapnir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wapnir
What is Dr. Irene Wapnir's specialty?
Dr. Wapnir is a Surgeon near Stanford, 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. Wapnir to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Irene Wapnir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wapnir 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 Irene Wapnir accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Irene Wapnir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Irene Wapnir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wapnir's office at (650) 736-1353 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Irene Wapnir?
Please contact Dr. Wapnir's office at (650) 736-1353 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Irene Wapnir have?
Dr. Irene Wapnir is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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