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Dr. Paul Stemmer, MD

General Surgery*
4.6 (17)
Map Pin Small Ridgecrest, CA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Paul Stemmer, MD

Dr. Paul Stemmer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Ridgecrest, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Ca and is affiliated with Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Stemmer an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Stemmer works at Practice in Ridgecrest, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Obstruction, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem 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. Stemmer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Marley Creek Rural Health Inc
    900 N Heritage Dr Ste A, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 446-3700
  2. 2
    Avinash M. Mondkar MD A Medical Corp.
    1011 N China Lake Blvd Ste B, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 499-7200
  3. 3
    Bobby R Miller MD Medical Corporation
    1011 N China Lake Blvd Ste A, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 499-3640
  4. 4
    Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
    1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 446-3551

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  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

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Intestinal Obstruction
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ileus
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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Peptic Ulcer
Pleura Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gland Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General 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
    • 1891798112
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • University Calif Irvine Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Ca
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Paul Stemmer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Stemmer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Stemmer has seen patients for Intestinal Obstruction, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Stemmer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Stemmer. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Stemmer.

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