Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shrager, Thoracic Surgeon in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Shrager graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, General Surgery. Dr. Shrager is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shrager’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. Shrager’s office at (650) 721-2086.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shrager?
Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic 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. Shrager empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Emphysema-Lung Volume Reduction, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Mediastinal Tumors, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Shrager is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shrager go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, General Surgery | Massachusetts General Hospital | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Shrager board certified in Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery since 1999
What languages does Dr. Shrager speak?
Dr. Shrager and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Shrager treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Shrager 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. Shrager. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Middle Lobe Lung Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C342: Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Tracheal Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Tracheal Disorder
- Windpipe Cancer
- Malignant Tracheal Tumor
- Tracheal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C33: Malignant neoplasm of trachea
Also known as:
- Other Mediastinum Disorder
- Various mediastinal diseases
- Unspecified chest cavity problems
- Other conditions of the mediastinum
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type (Other Sites)
- Tumor of unknown nature (other locations)
- Lesion of unknown behavior (various sites)
- Indeterminate mass (other body parts)
ICD-10 Codes:
- D4989: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other specified sites
Also known as:
- Thymus Cancer
- Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Thymoma
- Thymic Carcinoma
- Malignant Thymus Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C37: Malignant neoplasm of thymus
Also known as:
- Diaphragm Disorder
- Lung Disease
- Diaphragmatic Problems
- Breathing Muscle Disorders
- Problems with the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- J986: Disorders of diaphragm
Also known as:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Esophageal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Carcinoid Tumor of the Lung
- Benign Tumor
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Lung Disease
- Carcinoid tumor of bronchus
- Non-cancerous lung tumor
- Neuroendocrine tumor of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3A090: Benign carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Excessive Sweating
- Sweat
- Hyperhidrosis
- Focal hyperhidrosis
- Unspecified sweating
ICD-10 Codes:
- L74519: Primary focal hyperhidrosis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Shrager perform as a Thoracic Surgeon?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Shrager may include:
- Aortic Stent Grafts
- Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Surgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Endovenous Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shrager's office.
Does Dr. Shrager accept my insurance?
Dr. Shrager accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 721-2086 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shrager accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Shrager in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Shrager's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
An Observatiol Study of Circulating Tumor Cells
PLOS ONE, 2013
Indications for Surgery in Patients with Localized Pulmory Infection
THORACIC SURGERY CLINICS, 2012
Invited commentary.
Anls of thoracic surgery, 2012
Prophylaxis and Magement of Atrial Fibrillation After General Thoracic Surgery
THORACIC SURGERY CLINICS, 2012
Invited commentary.
Anls of thoracic surgery, 2011
Morbidity and Mortality After Esophagectomy Following Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2011
Intrinsic apoptosis in mechanically ventilated human diaphragm
FASEB JOURL, 2011
Benign emptying of the postpneumonectomy space.
Anls of thoracic surgery, 2011
Tumor Volume as a Potential Imaging-Based Risk
JOURL OF THORACIC ONCOLOGY, 2011
Improved Survival after Pulmory Metastasectomy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
JOURL OF THORACIC ONCOLOGY, 2011
Invited commentary.
Anls of thoracic surgery, 2010
Evidence-based suggestions for magement of air leaks.
Thoracic surgery clinics, 2010
Intraoperative and postoperative magement of air leaks in patients with emphysema.
Thoracic surgery clinics, 2009
Thymoma
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2009
Thoracoscopic total parietal pleurectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2008
Rapid disuse atrophy of diaphragm fibers in mechanically ventilated humans
NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2008
Early changes of lung function
JOURL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, 2008
Extended transcervical thymectomy in the treatment of myasthenia gravis
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS AND RELATED DISORDERS: 11TH INTERTIOL CONFERENCE, 2008
Complications of video
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2007
Cytokine response is lower after lung volume reduction through bilateral thoracoscopy versus
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2007
Parasterl intercostal muscle remodeling in severe chronic obstructive pulmory disease
JOURL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, 2006
Outcomes after 151 extended transcervical thymectomies for myasthenia gravis
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2006
Anterior surgical approaches to the thoracic outlet
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2006
Invited commentary.
Anls of thoracic surgery, 2006
Comparative study of subxiphoid versus video-thoracoscopic pericardial 'window
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2005
Effect of chronic obstructive pulmory disease on calcium pump ATPase expression in human diaphragm
JOURL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, 2005
Catamenial pneumothorax: optimal hormol and surgical magement
EUROPEAN JOURL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY, 2005
Hyperpolarized helium-3 MR imaging of pulmory function
RADIOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2005
Myosin gene mutation correlates with atomical changes in the human lineage
TURE, 2004
Two commonly used neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy regimens for locally advanced stage III non
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2004
Comparison of stages I-II thymoma treated by complete resection with or without adjuvant radiation
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2003
Human diaphragm remodeling associated with chronic obstructive pulmory disease
AMERICAN JOURL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2003
Omentum is highly effective in the magement of complex cardiothoracic surgical problems
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2003
Inspiratory loading does not accelerate dystrophy in mdx mouse diaphragm
JOURL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, 2003
Mediastil talcoma masquerading as thymoma
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2003
Evaluating respiratory muscle adaptations - A new approach
AMERICAN JOURL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2002
Benign expectoration of a surgical clip through a pneumonectomy stump
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2002
Transcervical thymectomy for my
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2002
Pathological response to preoperative chemoradiation worsens with anemia in non
CANCER JOURL, 2002
Evolutiory implications of three novel members of the human sarcomeric myosin heavy chain gene
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 2002
Suction vs water seal after pulmory resection - A randomized prospective study
CHEST, 2002
Current presentation and optimal surgical magement of sternoclavicular joint infections
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2002
Risk of death from intercurrent disease is not excessively increased by modern postoperative
JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2001
Successful-experience with simultaneous lung volume reduction and cardiac procedures
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2001
Expanded indications for transcervical thymectomy in the magement of anterior mediastil masses
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2001
Bronchial astomotic stricture caused by ossification of an intercostal muscle flap
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2001
Lobectomy with tangential pulmory artery resection without regard to pulmory function
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2000
Human skeletal myosin heavy chain genes are tightly linked in the order embryonic-IIa-IId
JOURL OF MUSCLE RESEARCH AND CELL MOTILITY, 2000
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis: The surgeon's role in diagnosis
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2000
Bronchopulmory carcinoid tumors associated with Cushing's syndrome
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 1997
Treatment of refractory, nonmalignt hydrothorax with a pleurovenous shunt
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 1997
VIDEO-ASSISTED THORACIC-SURGERY - THE CURRENT STATE-OF-THE-ART
AMERICAN JOURL OF ROENTGENOLOGY, 1995
VILLOUS ADENOMA OF THE MAIN PANCREATIC DUCT - A CLUE TO THE PATHOGENESIS OF PANCREATIC MALIGNCY
SURGICAL ONCOLOGY-OXFORD, 1994
THE VINEBERG PROCEDURE - THE IMMEDIATE FORERUNNER OF CORORY-ARTERY BYPASS-GRAFTING
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 1994
ADAPTATIONS IN MYOSIN HEAVY-CHAIN EXPRESSION AND CONTRACTILE FUNCTION IN DYSTROPHIC MOUSE DIAPHRAGM
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY, 1993
DYSTROPHIN PROTECTS THE SARCOLEMMA FROM STRESSES DEVELOPED DURING MUSCLE-CONTRACTION
PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 1993
3 WOMEN AT JOHNS-HOPKINS - PRIVATE PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL COEDUCATION IN THE 1890S
ANLS OF INTERL MEDICINE, 1991
THE MDX MOUSE DIAPHRAGM REPRODUCES THE DEGENERATIVE CHANGES OF DUCHENNE MUSCULAR-DYSTROPHY
TURE, 1991
Diaphragm muscle atrophy in the mouse after long-term mechanical ventilation
MUSCLE & NERVE, 2013
A Rare Population of CD24(+)ITGB4(+)Notch(hi) Cells Drives Tumor Propagation in NSCLC
CANCER CELL, 2013
An Observational Study of Circulating Tumor Cells
PLOS ONE, 2013
Approach to the patient with multiple lung nodules.
Thoracic surgery clinics, 2013
Indications for Surgery in Patients with Localized Pulmonary Infection
THORACIC SURGERY CLINICS, 2012
Prognostic PET F-18-FDG Uptake Imaging Features Are Associated with Major Oncogenomic Alterations
CANCER RESEARCH, 2012
Invited commentary.
Annals of thoracic surgery, 2012
Prophylaxis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation After General Thoracic Surgery
THORACIC SURGERY CLINICS, 2012
Invited commentary.
Annals of thoracic surgery, 2011
Morbidity and Mortality After Esophagectomy Following Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2011
Intrinsic apoptosis in mechanically ventilated human diaphragm
FASEB JOURNAL, 2011
Benign emptying of the postpneumonectomy space.
Annals of thoracic surgery, 2011
Tumor Volume as a Potential Imaging-Based Risk
JOURNAL OF THORACIC ONCOLOGY, 2011
Improved Survival after Pulmonary Metastasectomy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
JOURNAL OF THORACIC ONCOLOGY, 2011
Invited commentary.
Annals of thoracic surgery, 2010
Evidence-based suggestions for management of air leaks.
Thoracic surgery clinics, 2010
Extended Transcervical Thymectomy: The Ultimate Minimally Invasive Approach
Shrager, J. B., 2010
Mediastinoscopy: Still the Gold Standard
Shrager, J. B., 2010
Early outcomes after bilateral thoracoscopy versus median sternotomy for lung volume reduction.
Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.), 2010
Intraoperative and postoperative management of air leaks in patients with emphysema.
Thoracic surgery clinics, 2009
Thymoma
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2009
Thoracoscopic total parietal pleurectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2008
Rapid disuse atrophy of diaphragm fibers in mechanically ventilated humans
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 2008
Early changes of lung function
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, 2008
Extended transcervical thymectomy in the treatment of myasthenia gravis
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS AND RELATED DISORDERS: 11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2008
Complications of video
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2007
Cytokine response is lower after lung volume reduction through bilateral thoracoscopy versus
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2007
Parasternal intercostal muscle remodeling in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, 2006
Outcomes after 151 extended transcervical thymectomies for myasthenia gravis
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2006
Anterior surgical approaches to the thoracic outlet
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2006
Invited commentary.
Annals of thoracic surgery, 2006
Comparative study of subxiphoid versus video-thoracoscopic pericardial 'window
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2005
Pain and physical function are similar following axillary
CHEST, 2005
Effect of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on calcium pump ATPase expression
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, 2005
Which patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer should undergo surgical resection?
ONCOLOGIST, 2005
Catamenial pneumothorax: optimal hormonal and surgical management
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY, 2005
Hyperpolarized helium-3 MR imaging of pulmonary function
RADIOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2005
Lung cancer in transplant recipients - A single-institution experience
ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 2004
Myosin gene mutation correlates with anatomical changes in the human lineage
NATURE, 2004
Two commonly used neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy regimens for locally advanced stage III non
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2004
Comparison of stages I-II thymoma treated by complete resection with or without adjuvant radiation
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2003
Human diaphragm remodeling associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2003
Tracheal trauma.
Chest surgery clinics of North America, 2003
Omentum is highly effective in the management of complex cardiothoracic surgical problems
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2003
Myosin heavy chain and physiological adaptation of the rat diaphragm in elastase-induced emphysema
RESPIRATORY RESEARCH, 2003
Inspiratory loading does not accelerate dystrophy in mdx mouse diaphragm
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, 2003
Mediastinal talcoma masquerading as thymoma
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2003
Evaluating respiratory muscle adaptations - A new approach
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2002
Benign expectoration of a surgical clip through a pneumonectomy stump
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2002
Transcervical thymectomy for my
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2002
Pathological response to preoperative chemoradiation worsens with anemia in non
CANCER JOURNAL, 2002
Evolutionary implications of three novel members of the human sarcomeric myosin heavy chain gene
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 2002
Suction vs water seal after pulmonary resection - A randomized prospective study
CHEST, 2002
Current presentation and optimal surgical management of sternoclavicular joint infections
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2002
Sarcomeres are added in series to emphysematous rat diaphragm after lung volume reduction surgery
CHEST, 2002
Osteogenic sarcoma presenting with lung metastasis
ONCOLOGIST, 2002
Risk of death from intercurrent disease is not excessively increased by modern postoperative
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2001
Successful-experience with simultaneous lung volume reduction and cardiac procedures
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2001
Expanded indications for transcervical thymectomy in the management of anterior mediastinal masses
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2001
Bronchial anastomotic stricture caused by ossification of an intercostal muscle flap
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2001
Lung volume reduction surgery restores the normal diaphragmatic length
Shrager, J. B., Kim, D. K., Hashmi, Y. J., Lankford, E. B., Wahl, P., , 2001
Lobectomy with tangential pulmonary artery resection without regard to pulmonary function
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2000
Human skeletal myosin heavy chain genes are tightly linked in the order embryonic-IIa-IId
JOURNAL OF MUSCLE RESEARCH AND CELL MOTILITY, 2000
Lung volume reduction surgery.
Current problems in surgery, 2000
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis: The surgeon's role in diagnosis
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2000
Thoracoscopic lung biopsy - Five commonly asked questions about video-assisted thoracic surgery
POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE, 1999
Bronchopulmonary carcinoid tumors associated with Cushing's syndrome
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 1997
Treatment of refractory, nonmalignant hydrothorax with a pleurovenous shunt
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 1997
VIDEO-ASSISTED THORACIC-SURGERY - THE CURRENT STATE-OF-THE-ART
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ROENTGENOLOGY, 1995
VILLOUS ADENOMA OF THE MAIN PANCREATIC DUCT - A CLUE TO THE PATHOGENESIS OF PANCREATIC MALIGNANCY
SURGICAL ONCOLOGY-OXFORD, 1994
THE VINEBERG PROCEDURE - THE IMMEDIATE FORERUNNER OF CORONARY-ARTERY BYPASS-GRAFTING
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 1994
ADAPTATIONS IN MYOSIN HEAVY-CHAIN EXPRESSION AND CONTRACTILE FUNCTION IN DYSTROPHIC MOUSE DIAPHRAGM
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY, 1993
DYSTROPHIN PROTECTS THE SARCOLEMMA FROM STRESSES DEVELOPED DURING MUSCLE-CONTRACTION
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES O, 1993
A PCR-BASED ASSAY FOR THE WILD-TYPE DYSTROPHIN GENE TRANSFERRED INTO THE MDX MOUSE
MUSCLE & NERVE, 1992
3 WOMEN AT JOHNS-HOPKINS - PRIVATE PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL COEDUCATION IN THE 1890S
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 1991
THE MDX MOUSE DIAPHRAGM REPRODUCES THE DEGENERATIVE CHANGES OF DUCHENNE MUSCULAR-DYSTROPHY
NATURE, 1991
What is Dr. Shrager's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shrager's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619904521.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shrager?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shrager
What is Dr. Joseph Shrager's specialty?
Dr. Shrager is a Thoracic Surgeon near Stanford, CA. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Shrager to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Shrager affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shrager 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 Joseph Shrager accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Shrager is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Shrager offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shrager's office at (650) 721-2086 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Shrager?
Please contact Dr. Shrager's office at (650) 721-2086 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Shrager have?
Dr. Joseph Shrager is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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