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Who is Dr. Bruzoni, Pediatric Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Matias Bruzoni, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bruzoni completed his residency at British Hospital of Buenos Aires. Dr. Bruzoni is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bruzoni’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bruzoni’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bruzoni?
Dr. Matias Bruzoni, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Bruzoni empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Chest Wall Deformities, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Neonatal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Bruzoni is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bruzoni go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford Hospital and Clinics - Pediatric Surgery, Stanford, CA | Stanford Hospital and Clinics - Pediatric Surgery CA
Residency: British Hospital of Buenos Aires | University of Nebraska Medical Center
Is Dr. Bruzoni board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Matias Bruzoni, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2009, American Board of Dermatology since 2012
What languages does Dr. Bruzoni speak?
Dr. Bruzoni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bruzoni treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Bruzoni 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. Bruzoni. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
What procedures does Dr. Bruzoni perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Bruzoni 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. Bruzoni. 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 here.
Also known as:
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Balloon Dilation
- Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Dilation
- Stretched Esophagus Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 43220: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Does Dr. Bruzoni accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruzoni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bruzoni accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Bruzoni in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
California Water Service Group
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Bruzoni's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital-Stanford University
Ramsay Family endowed Fellow in Pediatric Surgery
Hispanic Center of Excellence-Stanford University
Alpha Omega Alpha, AOA
Publications
Less invasive pedicled omental-cranial transposition in pediatric patients with moyamoya disease
Neurosurgery, 2014
A Prospective Randomized Trial of Ultrasound- vs Landmark
Jourl of the American College of Surgeons, 2013
Complete resection of a rare intrahepatic variant of a choledochal cyst
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 2013
Chest wall reconstruction using implantable cross-linked porcine dermal collagen matrix (Permacol)
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 2012
Single-site umbilical laparoscopic splenectomy
SEMIRS IN PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 2011
A modification of the laparoscopic transcutaneous inguil hernia repair to achieve transfixation
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 2011
Magement of the primary tumor in patients with metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2009
Comparison of short bowel syndrome acquired early in life and during adolescence
TRANSPLANTATION, 2008
Open and laparoscopic spleen-preserving, splenic vessel-preserving distal pancreatectomy
JOURL OF GASTROINTESTIL SURGERY, 2008
Pancreatic incidentalomas: clinical and pathologic spectrum
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2008
Low doses of pamidrote to treat osteopenia in children with severe cerebral palsy: a pilot study
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY, 2006
Transcervical carotid stenting with flow reversal for neuroprotection: Technique, results
VASCULAR, 2006
Hemorrhagic adrel pseudocyst: laparoscopic treatment
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIOL TECHNIQUES, 2004
What is Dr. Bruzoni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bruzoni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548381890.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bruzoni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bruzoni
What is Dr. Matias Bruzoni's specialty?
Dr. Bruzoni is a Pediatric Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Bruzoni to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matias Bruzoni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bruzoni 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 Matias Bruzoni accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Matias Bruzoni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matias Bruzoni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bruzoni's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matias Bruzoni?
Please contact Dr. Bruzoni's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matias Bruzoni have?
Dr. Matias Bruzoni is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Dermatology.
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