Surgical Services
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation offers a full range of surgical services for patients in Northern California. Areas of surgery include:
- Digestive tract – esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus
- Abdomen – stomach, diaphragm, biliary tract, liver, pancreas, spleen, and all types of hernias
- Breast – all types of benign and malignant disease
- Skin and underlying tissues – all types of benign and malignant disease
- Endocrine (hormones) system – thyroid and parathyroid glands, pancreas and adrenal glands
- Head and neck surgery – endocrine, benign and malignant disorders, birth defects
- Surgical oncology – surgical management of cancer treatment and coordination of all aspects of cancer care
- Vascular surgery – vascular surgery emergencies, vascular access surgery for kidney dialysis patients, and other procedures involving arteries and veins
- Urological surgery – surgery of the urinary and renal systems
