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Dr. Lowell Wetter, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (9)
Map Pin Small Burlingame, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Lowell Wetter, MD

Dr. Lowell Wetter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Burlingame, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Mills-peninsula Medical Center and Northern Inyo Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Wetter an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Wetter works at Practice in Burlingame, CA with other offices in San Francisco, CA, San Mateo, CA and Daly City, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Lipomas along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Wetter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    1501 Trousdale Dr Fl 5, Burlingame, CA 94010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 697-4511
  2. 2
    San Francisco Cardiology
    2340 Clay St Ste 114, San Francisco, CA 94115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 652-8787
  3. 3
    San Mateo Medical Center
    222 W 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 573-2222
  4. 4
    West Bay Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.
    901 Campus Dr Ste 111, Daly City, CA 94015 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 652-8787

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mills-peninsula Medical Center
  • Northern Inyo Hospital

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Treatment frequency



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Lipomas
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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Umbilical Hernia
Acid Reflux Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1417098427
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Wetter has seen patients for Lipomas, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wetter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Wetter. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wetter.

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