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Dr. David Spain, MD
Critical Care Surgery*
1.8 (5)
Stanford, CA
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38 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. David Spain, MD
Dr. David Spain, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Stanford, CA. They specialize in Critical Care Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from Wayne State University and is affiliated with Stanford Health Care. Patients rated Dr. Spain an average 1.8 star rating.
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Dr. Spain's Office Locations
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Office300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 Directions (650) 736-7102
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Breast Imaging Service At Blake Wilbur Building900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Directions (650) 736-5800
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Office300 Pasteur Dr # H3680, Stanford, CA 94305 Directions (650) 723-5461
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Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Spinal Nerve Block
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Splenectomy
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Specialties*
- Critical Care Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 38 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1427190412
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Wayne State University
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- Critical Care Surgery
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