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Dr. Peter Cahill, MD

Dr. Peter Cahill, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

San Jose, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Cahill, Trauma Surgeon in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Peter Cahill, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Cahill is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cahill’s office at (408) 885-5000.

    Is Dr. Cahill board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Cahill, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Cahill speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Cahill typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, conditions treated by Dr. Peter Cahill may include:

    Please contact Dr. Cahill's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Cahill typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Cahill may include:

    Please contact Dr. Cahill's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Cahill accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Cahill's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Cahill's office located?

    General Surgery Dept

    751 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

    (408) 885-5000

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

    Dr. Cahill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174598247.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cahill?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Cahill's specialty?

    Dr. Cahill is a Trauma Surgeon near San Jose, CA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Peter Cahill affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Cahill is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Peter Cahill accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Cahill is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Cahill offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cahill's office at (408) 885-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Cahill?

    Please contact Dr. Cahill's office at (408) 885-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cahill's office located?

    Dr. Cahill's office is located in San Jose, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Cahill have?

    Dr. Peter Cahill is certified by the American Board of Surgery.