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. Dr. Shrager graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, General Surgery, and is currently affiliated with Stanford University Hospital And Clinics. Dr. Shrager is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shrager’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. 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 and 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, and 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 as a 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 a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Shrager typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Right lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right 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
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Shrager typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Shrager 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sympathectomy
- VATS Sympathectomy
- Thoracic Nerve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 32664: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with thoracic sympathectomy
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shrager's office located?
Stanford University Hospital And Clinics
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 721-2086
Recognitions
Publications
An Observatiol Study of Circulating Tumor Cells
, 2013
Indications for Surgery in Patients with Localized Pulmory Infection
, 2012
Invited commentary.
, 2012
Prophylaxis and Magement of Atrial Fibrillation After General Thoracic Surgery
, 2012
Invited commentary.
, 2011
Morbidity and Mortality After Esophagectomy Following Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation
, 2011
Intrinsic apoptosis in mechanically ventilated human diaphragm
, 2011
Benign emptying of the postpneumonectomy space.
, 2011
Tumor Volume as a Potential Imaging-Based Risk
, 2011
Improved Survival after Pulmory Metastasectomy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
, 2011
Invited commentary.
, 2010
Evidence-based suggestions for magement of air leaks.
, 2010
Intraoperative and postoperative magement of air leaks in patients with emphysema.
, 2009
Thymoma
, 2009
Thoracoscopic total parietal pleurectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax
, 2008
Rapid disuse atrophy of diaphragm fibers in mechanically ventilated humans
, 2008
Early changes of lung function
, 2008
Extended transcervical thymectomy in the treatment of myasthenia gravis
, 2008
Complications of video
, 2007
Cytokine response is lower after lung volume reduction through bilateral thoracoscopy versus
, 2007
Parasterl intercostal muscle remodeling in severe chronic obstructive pulmory disease
, 2006
Outcomes after 151 extended transcervical thymectomies for myasthenia gravis
, 2006
Anterior surgical approaches to the thoracic outlet
, 2006
Invited commentary.
, 2006
Comparative study of subxiphoid versus video-thoracoscopic pericardial 'window
, 2005
Effect of chronic obstructive pulmory disease on calcium pump ATPase expression in human diaphragm
, 2005
Catamenial pneumothorax: optimal hormol and surgical magement
, 2005
Hyperpolarized helium-3 MR imaging of pulmory function
, 2005
Myosin gene mutation correlates with atomical changes in the human lineage
, 2004
Two commonly used neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy regimens for locally advanced stage III non
, 2004
Comparison of stages I-II thymoma treated by complete resection with or without adjuvant radiation
, 2003
Human diaphragm remodeling associated with chronic obstructive pulmory disease
, 2003
Omentum is highly effective in the magement of complex cardiothoracic surgical problems
, 2003
Inspiratory loading does not accelerate dystrophy in mdx mouse diaphragm
, 2003
Mediastil talcoma masquerading as thymoma
, 2003
Evaluating respiratory muscle adaptations - A new approach
, 2002
Benign expectoration of a surgical clip through a pneumonectomy stump
, 2002
Transcervical thymectomy for my
, 2002
Pathological response to preoperative chemoradiation worsens with anemia in non
, 2002
Evolutiory implications of three novel members of the human sarcomeric myosin heavy chain gene
, 2002
Suction vs water seal after pulmory resection - A randomized prospective study
, 2002
Current presentation and optimal surgical magement of sternoclavicular joint infections
, 2002
Risk of death from intercurrent disease is not excessively increased by modern postoperative
, 2001
Successful-experience with simultaneous lung volume reduction and cardiac procedures
, 2001
Expanded indications for transcervical thymectomy in the magement of anterior mediastil masses
, 2001
Bronchial astomotic stricture caused by ossification of an intercostal muscle flap
, 2001
Lobectomy with tangential pulmory artery resection without regard to pulmory function
, 2000
Human skeletal myosin heavy chain genes are tightly linked in the order embryonic-IIa-IId
, 2000
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis: The surgeon's role in diagnosis
, 2000
Bronchopulmory carcinoid tumors associated with Cushing's syndrome
, 1997
Treatment of refractory, nonmalignt hydrothorax with a pleurovenous shunt
, 1997
VIDEO-ASSISTED THORACIC-SURGERY - THE CURRENT STATE-OF-THE-ART
, 1995
VILLOUS ADENOMA OF THE MAIN PANCREATIC DUCT - A CLUE TO THE PATHOGENESIS OF PANCREATIC MALIGNCY
, 1994
THE VINEBERG PROCEDURE - THE IMMEDIATE FORERUNNER OF CORORY-ARTERY BYPASS-GRAFTING
, 1994
ADAPTATIONS IN MYOSIN HEAVY-CHAIN EXPRESSION AND CONTRACTILE FUNCTION IN DYSTROPHIC MOUSE DIAPHRAGM
, 1993
DYSTROPHIN PROTECTS THE SARCOLEMMA FROM STRESSES DEVELOPED DURING MUSCLE-CONTRACTION
, 1993
3 WOMEN AT JOHNS-HOPKINS - PRIVATE PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL COEDUCATION IN THE 1890S
, 1991
THE MDX MOUSE DIAPHRAGM REPRODUCES THE DEGENERATIVE CHANGES OF DUCHENNE MUSCULAR-DYSTROPHY
, 1991
Diaphragm muscle atrophy in the mouse after long-term mechanical ventilation
, 2013
A Rare Population of CD24(+)ITGB4(+)Notch(hi) Cells Drives Tumor Propagation in NSCLC
, 2013
An Observational Study of Circulating Tumor Cells
, 2013
Approach to the patient with multiple lung nodules.
, 2013
Indications for Surgery in Patients with Localized Pulmonary Infection
, 2012
Prognostic PET F-18-FDG Uptake Imaging Features Are Associated with Major Oncogenomic Alterations
, 2012
Invited commentary.
, 2012
Prophylaxis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation After General Thoracic Surgery
, 2012
Invited commentary.
, 2011
Morbidity and Mortality After Esophagectomy Following Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation
, 2011
Intrinsic apoptosis in mechanically ventilated human diaphragm
, 2011
Benign emptying of the postpneumonectomy space.
, 2011
Tumor Volume as a Potential Imaging-Based Risk
, 2011
Improved Survival after Pulmonary Metastasectomy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
, 2011
Invited commentary.
, 2010
Evidence-based suggestions for management of air leaks.
, 2010
Extended Transcervical Thymectomy: The Ultimate Minimally Invasive Approach
, 2010
Mediastinoscopy: Still the Gold Standard
, 2010
Early outcomes after bilateral thoracoscopy versus median sternotomy for lung volume reduction.
, 2010
Intraoperative and postoperative management of air leaks in patients with emphysema.
, 2009
Thymoma
, 2009
Thoracoscopic total parietal pleurectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax
, 2008
Rapid disuse atrophy of diaphragm fibers in mechanically ventilated humans
, 2008
Early changes of lung function
, 2008
Extended transcervical thymectomy in the treatment of myasthenia gravis
, 2008
Complications of video
, 2007
Cytokine response is lower after lung volume reduction through bilateral thoracoscopy versus
, 2007
Parasternal intercostal muscle remodeling in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
, 2006
Outcomes after 151 extended transcervical thymectomies for myasthenia gravis
, 2006
Anterior surgical approaches to the thoracic outlet
, 2006
Invited commentary.
, 2006
Comparative study of subxiphoid versus video-thoracoscopic pericardial 'window
, 2005
Pain and physical function are similar following axillary
, 2005
Effect of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on calcium pump ATPase expression
, 2005
Which patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer should undergo surgical resection?
, 2005
Catamenial pneumothorax: optimal hormonal and surgical management
, 2005
Hyperpolarized helium-3 MR imaging of pulmonary function
, 2005
Lung cancer in transplant recipients - A single-institution experience
, 2004
Myosin gene mutation correlates with anatomical changes in the human lineage
, 2004
Two commonly used neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy regimens for locally advanced stage III non
, 2004
Comparison of stages I-II thymoma treated by complete resection with or without adjuvant radiation
, 2003
Human diaphragm remodeling associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
, 2003
Tracheal trauma.
, 2003
Omentum is highly effective in the management of complex cardiothoracic surgical problems
, 2003
Myosin heavy chain and physiological adaptation of the rat diaphragm in elastase-induced emphysema
, 2003
Inspiratory loading does not accelerate dystrophy in mdx mouse diaphragm
, 2003
Mediastinal talcoma masquerading as thymoma
, 2003
Evaluating respiratory muscle adaptations - A new approach
, 2002
Benign expectoration of a surgical clip through a pneumonectomy stump
, 2002
Transcervical thymectomy for my
, 2002
Pathological response to preoperative chemoradiation worsens with anemia in non
, 2002
Evolutionary implications of three novel members of the human sarcomeric myosin heavy chain gene
, 2002
Suction vs water seal after pulmonary resection - A randomized prospective study
, 2002
Current presentation and optimal surgical management of sternoclavicular joint infections
, 2002
Sarcomeres are added in series to emphysematous rat diaphragm after lung volume reduction surgery
, 2002
Osteogenic sarcoma presenting with lung metastasis
, 2002
Risk of death from intercurrent disease is not excessively increased by modern postoperative
, 2001
Successful-experience with simultaneous lung volume reduction and cardiac procedures
, 2001
Expanded indications for transcervical thymectomy in the management of anterior mediastinal masses
, 2001
Bronchial anastomotic stricture caused by ossification of an intercostal muscle flap
, 2001
Lung volume reduction surgery restores the normal diaphragmatic length
, 2001
Lobectomy with tangential pulmonary artery resection without regard to pulmonary function
, 2000
Human skeletal myosin heavy chain genes are tightly linked in the order embryonic-IIa-IId
, 2000
Lung volume reduction surgery.
, 2000
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis: The surgeon's role in diagnosis
, 2000
Thoracoscopic lung biopsy - Five commonly asked questions about video-assisted thoracic surgery
, 1999
Bronchopulmonary carcinoid tumors associated with Cushing's syndrome
, 1997
Treatment of refractory, nonmalignant hydrothorax with a pleurovenous shunt
, 1997
VIDEO-ASSISTED THORACIC-SURGERY - THE CURRENT STATE-OF-THE-ART
, 1995
VILLOUS ADENOMA OF THE MAIN PANCREATIC DUCT - A CLUE TO THE PATHOGENESIS OF PANCREATIC MALIGNANCY
, 1994
THE VINEBERG PROCEDURE - THE IMMEDIATE FORERUNNER OF CORONARY-ARTERY BYPASS-GRAFTING
, 1994
ADAPTATIONS IN MYOSIN HEAVY-CHAIN EXPRESSION AND CONTRACTILE FUNCTION IN DYSTROPHIC MOUSE DIAPHRAGM
, 1993
DYSTROPHIN PROTECTS THE SARCOLEMMA FROM STRESSES DEVELOPED DURING MUSCLE-CONTRACTION
, 1993
A PCR-BASED ASSAY FOR THE WILD-TYPE DYSTROPHIN GENE TRANSFERRED INTO THE MDX MOUSE
, 1992
3 WOMEN AT JOHNS-HOPKINS - PRIVATE PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL COEDUCATION IN THE 1890S
, 1991
THE MDX MOUSE DIAPHRAGM REPRODUCES THE DEGENERATIVE CHANGES OF DUCHENNE MUSCULAR-DYSTROPHY
, 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.
What does a Thoracic Surgeon do?
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.
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?
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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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Stanford University Hospital And Clinics
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 94305