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Dr. Geoffrey Sonn, MD

Dr. Geoffrey Sonn, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sonn, Urologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Geoffrey Sonn, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. Dr. Sonn graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Sonn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sonn’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sonn’s office at (650) 723-4000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sonn?

    Dr. Geoffrey Sonn, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sonn empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Kidney Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Robotic Surgery, Testicular Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford, CA community, Dr. Sonn is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)

    • Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine

    • Medical School: University of California

    What languages does Dr. Sonn speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Sonn typically treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Sonn 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. Sonn. 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:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Renal Cancer
    • Kidney Tumor
    • Renal Cell Carcinoma
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Tumor
    • Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
    • C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal cancer
    • Kidney carcinoma
    • Renal cell carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Sonn typically perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Sonn 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. Sonn. 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:

    • Prostate Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy of Prostate
    • Punch Biopsy of Prostate
    • Prostate Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Treatment with HIFU
    • HIFU for Prostate Cancer
    • High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Prostate
    • Prostate Ablation
    • Transrectal HIFU

    CPT Codes:

    • 55880: Ablation of malignant prostate tissue, transrectal, with high intensity-focused ultrasound (HIFU), including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
    • Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
    • Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Tissue Ablation with Ultrasound
    • Injection of Biodegradable Material Near Prostate
    • Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation
    • Prostate Thermal Ablation
    • Prostate Tissue Destruction
    • Prostate Spacer Injection
    • Periprostatic Injection
    • Biodegradable Prostate Implant
    • Prostate Radiation Protection Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51721: Insertion Of Transurethral Ablation Transducer For Delivery Of Thermal Ultrasound For Prostate Tissue Ablation, Including Suprapubic Tube Placement During The Same Session And Placement Of An Endorectal Cooling Device, When Performed
    • 55874: Transperineal placement of biodegradable material, peri-prostatic, single or multiple injection(s), including image guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
    • Intravesical Chemotherapy
    • Bladder Drug Instillation
    • Anticancer Bladder Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Does Dr. Sonn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sonn 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. Sonn accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Sonn 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

    • AllCare Health

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Sonn's office located?

    Dr. Geoffrey Sonn's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 723-4000

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    The role of magnetic resonce imaging in delineating clinically significant prostate cancer.

    , 2014

    Targeted Prostate Biopsy to Select Men for Active Surveillance

    Deletions of chromosomes 3p and 14q molecularly subclassify clear cell rel cell carcinoma

    , 2013

    Targeted Biopsy in the Detection of Prostate Cancer Using an Office Based Magnetic Resonce

    , 2013

    Target detection: Magnetic resonce imaging-ultrasound fusion-guided prostate biopsy.

    Differing Perceptions of Quality of Life in Patients With Prostate Cancer and Their Doctors

    , 2013

    VALUE OF TARGETED BIOPSY IN DETECTING PROSTATE CANCER USING AN OFFICE-BASED MR-US FUSION DEVICE

    , 2012

    Systemic therapy for metastatic rel cell carcinoma: a review and update.

    , 2012

    Dymic Real-time Microscopy of the Uriry Tract Using Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy

    , 2011

    Electrochemical immunosensor detection of uriry lactoferrin

    , 2010

    DYMIC REAL TIME MICROSCOPY OF THE URIRY TRACT

    , 2010

    Differing Perceptions of Quality of Life in Patients With Prostate Cancer and Their Doctors

    , 2009

    Optical Biopsy of Human Bladder Neoplasia With In Vivo Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy

    , 2009

    Fibered Confocal Microscopy of Bladder Tumors: An ex Vivo Study

    , 2009

    Estimating the Risk of Cancer Associated With Imaging Related Radiation During Surveillance

    , 2009

    Magement of Wilms tumor: current standard of care

    , 2008

    The role of magnetic resonance imaging in delineating clinically significant prostate cancer.

    , 2014

    Targeted Prostate Biopsy to Select Men for Active Surveillance

    Deletions of chromosomes 3p and 14q molecularly subclassify clear cell renal cell carcinoma

    , 2013

    Targeted Biopsy in the Detection of Prostate Cancer Using an Office Based Magnetic Resonance

    , 2013

    Target detection: Magnetic resonance imaging-ultrasound fusion-guided prostate biopsy.

    Differing Perceptions of Quality of Life in Patients With Prostate Cancer and Their Doctors

    , 2013

    Gain of chromosome 8q is associated with metastases

    , 2012

    VALUE OF TARGETED BIOPSY IN DETECTING PROSTATE CANCER USING AN OFFICE-BASED MR-US FUSION DEVICE

    , 2012

    Systemic therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma: a review and update.

    , 2012

    Dynamic Real-time Microscopy of the Urinary Tract Using Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy

    , 2011

    Electrochemical immunosensor detection of urinary lactoferrin

    , 2010

    DYNAMIC REAL TIME MICROSCOPY OF THE URINARY TRACT

    , 2010

    Differing Perceptions of Quality of Life in Patients With Prostate Cancer and Their Doctors

    , 2009

    Optical Biopsy of Human Bladder Neoplasia With In Vivo Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy

    , 2009

    OPTICAL BIOPSY OF HUMAN BLADDER NEOPLASIA WITH IN VIVO CONFOCAL LASER ENDOMICROSCOPY

    , 2009

    Fibered Confocal Microscopy of Bladder Tumors: An ex Vivo Study

    , 2009

    Estimating the Risk of Cancer Associated With Imaging Related Radiation During Surveillance

    , 2009

    Management of Wilms tumor: current standard of care

    , 2008

    Spirituality influences health related quality of life in men with prostate cancer

    , 2006

    Impact of diet on prostate cancer: a review

    , 2005

    Ethnic variation in health-related quality of life among low-income men with prostate cancer

    , 2005

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

    Dr. Sonn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275720351.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sonn?

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

    What is Dr. Geoffrey Sonn's specialty?

    Dr. Sonn is a Urologist near Stanford, CA.

    What does an Urologist do?

    A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures.

    Is this Dr. Geoffrey Sonn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sonn 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 Geoffrey Sonn accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Geoffrey Sonn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Geoffrey Sonn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sonn's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Geoffrey Sonn?

    Please contact Dr. Sonn's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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