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Dr. George Poultsides, MD

General Surgery*
4.3 (6)
Map Pin Small Stanford, CA
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13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. George Poultsides, MD

Dr. George Poultsides, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Stanford, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Stanford University and is affiliated with Stanford Health Care and Stanford Health Care Valleycare. Patients rated Dr. Poultsides an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Poultsides works at Practice in Stanford, CA with other offices in Redwood City, CA and Palo Alto, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Pancreatic Cancer and Stomach Cancer 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. Poultsides' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 497-8000
  2. 2
    Benign Pancreas Program
    420 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 736-5555
  3. 3
    Stanford University
    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 498-6000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • Stanford Health Care
  • Stanford Health Care Valleycare

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Pancreatic Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Gastrectomy
Biliary Atresia
Cholangiocarcinoma
Esophageal Cancer
Ileus
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Liver Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Intestinal Obstruction
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Lung Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Umbilical Hernia
Bile Duct Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Hepatectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystotomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 13 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1437327046
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Stanford University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Poultsides has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Poultsides has seen patients for Pancreatic Cancer and Stomach Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Poultsides on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Poultsides. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Poultsides.

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