
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 1 additional practice location. 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. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bruzoni’s office at (650) 497-8000.
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 a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Bruzoni typically 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.
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 a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Bruzoni typically 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.
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
All Other Third Party
California Water Service Group
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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
, 2014
A Prospective Randomized Trial of Ultrasound- vs Landmark
, 2013
Complete resection of a rare intrahepatic variant of a choledochal cyst
, 2013
Chest wall reconstruction using implantable cross-linked porcine dermal collagen matrix (Permacol)
, 2012
Single-site umbilical laparoscopic splenectomy
, 2011
A modification of the laparoscopic transcutaneous inguil hernia repair to achieve transfixation
, 2011
Magement of the primary tumor in patients with metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
, 2009
Comparison of short bowel syndrome acquired early in life and during adolescence
, 2008
Open and laparoscopic spleen-preserving, splenic vessel-preserving distal pancreatectomy
, 2008
Pancreatic incidentalomas: clinical and pathologic spectrum
, 2008
Low doses of pamidrote to treat osteopenia in children with severe cerebral palsy: a pilot study
, 2006
Transcervical carotid stenting with flow reversal for neuroprotection: Technique, results
, 2006
Hemorrhagic adrel pseudocyst: laparoscopic treatment
, 2004