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Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD

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Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Stanford, CA.
Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD

Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 63
Stanford, CA
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38 years of experience

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Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Stanford, CA.
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About Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD

Dr. Shrager graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1988 and completed a residency at Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Stanford, CA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Shrager currently practices at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and is affiliated with Stanford Hospital. Dr. Shrager has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Thymomas and Lung Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shrager's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shrager is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thymomas
Lung Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thymomas
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Lung Cancer
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endocarditis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Pleural Effusion
Esophageal Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Thoracentesis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Atrial Fibrillation
Empyema
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biventricular Heart Failure
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chest Wall Deformity
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Emphysema
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Tumor
Excessive Sweating
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Abscess
Lung Mass
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Primary Hyperhidrosis
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymic Epithelial Tumor
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopic Sympathectomy for Hyperhidrosis
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagostomy
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hyperhidrosis and Minimally Invasive Sympathectomy
Mediastinal Tumors and Minimally Invasive Resection
Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (MIE)
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Thymectomy
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Principal Life
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • United Healthcare
  • Access Plus Savenet
  • Select Plus HMO

Where Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
  2. 2 Office
    870 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Meet Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD

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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Shrager's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shrager's profile.

Dr. Shrager frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Thymomas and Lung Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD holds board certification in General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    1995
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    1998
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD Practices

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA

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