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Dr. Thomas Scherer, DO

General Surgery*
4.3 (23)
Map Pin Small Hanford, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Scherer, DO

Dr. Thomas Scherer, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Hanford, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Adventist Health Hanford. Dr. Scherer, completed a residency at Phoenix General Hospital, Az and Midwestern University Chicago. Patients rated Dr. Scherer an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Scherer works at Practice in Hanford, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Umbilical Hernia, Appendicitis and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Scherer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Central Valley General Hospital
    1025 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 537-0170
  2. 2
    Hanford Medical Pavilion Thoracic Surgery
    125 Mall Dr, Hanford, CA 93230 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 537-0290
  3. 3
    Adventist Health Hanford
    115 Mall Dr, Hanford, CA 93230 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 582-9000

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  • Adventist Health Hanford

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Umbilical Hernia
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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.
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
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
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Appendectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Surgical Procedure
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Maze Procedure
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Parathyroidectomy
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)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    4.3
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    Based on 23 ratings
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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, German and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1679539365
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Phoenix General Hospital, Az and Midwestern University Chicago
    Residency
    Internship
    • Doctor's Hospital-Columbus, Ohio
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Loyola University of Chicago
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Scherer has seen patients for Umbilical Hernia, Appendicitis and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Scherer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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