17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Weiser, Critical Care Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Thomas Weiser, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Weiser graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital Program. Dr. Weiser is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Weiser’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Weiser’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Where did Dr. Weiser go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Harborview Medical Center WA | Harborview Medical Center, Fellow:Surgical Critical Care (Surgery)
Residency: Brigham & Women's Hospital Program
Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Is Dr. Weiser board certified in Critical Care Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Weiser, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2012
What languages does Dr. Weiser speak?
Dr. Weiser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Weiser treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Weiser 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. Weiser. 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:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Weiser perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Thomas Weiser may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Weiser's office.
Does Dr. Weiser accept my insurance?
Dr. Weiser 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. Weiser accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Weiser in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Weiser's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
In-hospital Death following Inpatient Surgical Procedures in the United States, 1996-2006
WORLD JOURL OF SURGERY, 2011
Global operating theatre distribution and pulse oximetry supply: an estimation from reported data
LANCET, 2010
Standardised metrics for global surgical surveillance
LANCET, 2009
A Surgical Safety Checklist to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in a Global Population.
NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2009
An estimation of the global volume of surgery: a modelling strategy based on available data
LANCET, 2008
Evaluation of a large-scale dotion of Lifebox pulse oximeters to non-physician aesthetists in Ug
AESTHESIA, 2014
The epidemiology of trauma-related mortality in the United States from 2002 to 2010.
jourl of trauma and acute care surgery, 2014
The role of surgery in global health
PloS one, 2014
Safety in the operating theatre-a transition to systems-based care
TURE REVIEWS UROLOGY, 2013
Review article: Perioperative checklist methodologies
CADIAN JOURL OF ANESTHESIA-JOURL CADIEN D ANESTHESIE, 2013
Thyroid surgery in a district hospital: a vertical program embedded in a rural hospital.
World jourl of surgery, 2013
Mass casualty incident training in a resource-limited environment (Br J Surg 2012; 99: 356-361)
BRITISH JOURL OF SURGERY, 2012
Rates and patterns of death after surgery in the United States, 1996 and 2006
SURGERY, 2012
Postgame Alysis: Using Video-Based Coaching for Continuous Professiol Development
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2012
Surgical outcome measurement for a global patient population
SURGERY, 2011
Changes in safety attitude and relationship to decre
BMJ QUALITY & SAFETY, 2011
HEALTH POLICY All-or-none compliance is the best determint of quality of care
TURE REVIEWS UROLOGY, 2010
Perspectives in quality: designing the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist
INTERTIOL JOURL FOR QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE, 2010
Adopting A Surgical Safety Checklist Could Save Money And Improve The Quality Of Care In U.S.
HEALTH AFFAIRS, 2010
Effect of A 19-Item Surgical Safety Checklist During Urgent Operations in A Global Patient
ANLS OF SURGERY, 2010
Population Health Metrics for Surgery
WORLD JOURL OF SURGERY, 2009
What is Dr. Weiser's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Weiser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144201625.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Weiser?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Weiser
What is Dr. Thomas Weiser's specialty?
Dr. Weiser is a Critical Care Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Weiser to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Weiser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Weiser 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 Thomas Weiser accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Weiser is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Weiser offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Weiser's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Weiser?
Please contact Dr. Weiser's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Weiser have?
Dr. Thomas Weiser is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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