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Dr. Charles Eichler, MD

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46 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Charles Eichler, MD

Dr. Charles Eichler, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER. Patients rated Dr. Eichler an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Eichler works at Practice in San Francisco, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Eichler's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Univ of California Home Care Serv
    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-2357
  2. 2
    University of California San Francisco
    505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-1000
  3. 3
    San Francisco Va Medical Center
    4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 221-4810

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Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Abdominal Pain
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Laparotomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Charles Eichler, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1265498729
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Eichler has seen patients for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Eichler on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Eichler. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Eichler.

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