Department physicians perform many types of general surgery, with an emphasis on four specific areas:

• Weight loss surgery (Dr. Anwar)
  
• Endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands)


• Breast surgery for benign and malignant conditions


• Abdominal surgery
• Cardiac surgery, non-cardiothoracic surgery (Dr. Vial)

Physicians use advanced technology, such as video-assisted surgery and endoscopy, to aid in early diagnosis and faster recovery.

Locations

Palo Alto Clinic
795 El Camino Real
Level 3, Lee Building
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Department phone: 650-853-2985
Main phone: 650-321-4121
Map | Directions | Floor Plan

Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Fremont Center
3200 Kearney Street
Level 2, Building 2
Fremont, CA 94538
Main phone: 510-490-1222
Map | Directions | Floor Plan

Call for an appointment.

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Redwood City Center
805 Veterans Blvd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
Main phone: 650-853-6600
Map | Directions | Directions between Redwood Shores & Redwood City Centers

Call for an appointment.

Additional Information

Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgeries, which started in the mid-1980s, are among the biggest advances in the surgical field in recent years, according to Dr. Trollope. Surgery is done through several small incisions instead of a large incision and with an instrument fitted with a miniature television camera.

"We started using the laparoscope with gall bladders and now use them on spleens, tumors, hernias, bowel obstructions and for relief of abdominal pain."

Another technological advance is endoscopy, which uses fiber optics to see inside the intestinal tract to check the colon or stomach. "Using this technique, polyps can be removed, cancer biopsied and post-operative anatomy checked," Dr. Trollope said.

Department physicians also handle abdominal emergencies, such as appendicitis.

For pre-op and post-op guidelines, consult your doctor. For more information, visit the PAMF Department of Anesthesia Web page.