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Dr. Gaurav Abbi, MD

Dr. Gaurav Abbi, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Gaurav Abbi, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Burlingame, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Ca in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Sequoia Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

1838 El Camino Real Ste 100 Burlingame, CA 94010
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(650) 692-1475

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Abbi specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Abbi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abbi

3.4
10 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Dr. Abbi is a brilliant surgeon and a caring, patient, fair and kind man. I was blessed to have him as my surgeon for my only surgeries ever, 3 MAJOR surgeries. He saved my body after a nasty injury that was getting progressively worse rapidly with huge pain and disability associated. The injury would have left me permanently bent over + unable to walk. Now I am able to stand straight & walk (almost) normally. VMC is extremely lucky to have this wonderful Doctor on their staff. Although my recovery has been slow I am improving steadily. He corrected every part of me destroyed by the attack. I look forward to a complete recovery. He went above and beyond with intelligent decision making, truth & compassion. He is, always will be, a Hero to me. He is pure gifted Magic! (Also, his scheduler, Faustina, is a dear, capable, effective and efficient young lady.)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kimberly – Apr 15, 2020
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Dr. Abbi has a terrible bedside manner. I went into the hospital with a broken arm . He never looked at my arm. All he said was there is nothing I can do for you. I have cancer and I felt that he was saying you are going to die anyway so I don't have to do anything. I would never recommend him to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2020
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Do NOT go to Dr. Abbi, besides not having a bedside manner, he is ill-equipped to do basic surgeries. This is NOT someone you want to operate on you, he is incompetent as a surgeon. I am fighting breast cancer and broke my arm, he walked into the room and said "what is your plan?" I was confused, he's the doctor are you going to set it or do surgery? He said "it's out of my scope", he did NOT refer me to another specialists, he did not offer to cast my arm so I could get help, he left me in my hospital room for 3 days unattended with chance of possible staph infection. He would not call my Oncologist back...JUST BASIC CARE. For someone who "TOOK AN OATH" to help people, he is not your guy. Just sort of a bad human being in general. If you want a GREAT ORTHOPEDIC doctor who knows his stuff, call Dr. Velyvis, he's ON IT!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Val - San Francisco – Mar 23, 2020
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I highly recommend Dr. Abbi. He showed professionalism and compassion in taking care of my mother.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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San Mateo, CA – Sep 30, 2017
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When my own daughter was injured, he provided instant information and consulted with her pediatrician on what to do to heal her leg. A real down to Earth guy too. Thanks Dr. Abbi for all your help!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Yorba Linda, CA – Sep 24, 2017
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I would NEVER recommend Dr. Abbi for surgery. He performed a 3 level spinal fusion which ( I understand that it is not always successful procedure) but his bedside manor was nonexistent as he visited once. I fell out of bed after this 14hour surgery and they sent me home the next day and reading my medical records he is a jerk. Don't go to him!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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R in santa clara, ca – Mar 10, 2017
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He didn't explain anything other than saying I had Osteoarthritis (which I already knew) he refused to look at note with my symptoms (I'm elderly with memory problems so I have to jot things down) which he basically flung aside, saying he wasn't going to discuss them. He didn't spend the appropriate amount of time because in the middle of exam, he rushed out and some other Dr had to finish. He didn't engender any level of trust because of his arrogant and insensitive attitude!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
16 others found this helpful
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Ingrid Baccialon in San Jose, CA – Apr 20, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I try to treat everyone like they're my mother and father, brother and sister, son or daughter. 

biography

College- UCSD

Medical school - UCSD

Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery - UC Davis Medical Center

Fellowship in Spine Surgery- NYU- Hospital for Joint Diseases 

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Nyu-hospital For Joint Diseases

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012

  • University Of California Davis Medical Center, Orthopedic Trauma

    Residency Hospital, 2011

  • University Of Ca

    Medical School, 2006

  • University Of California San Diego Medical Center

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Burlingame Orthopedics1838 El Camino Real Ste 100 Burlingame, CA 94010
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
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san mateo medical center specialty clinic222 W 39th Ave San Mateo, CA 94403
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sequoia Hospital

    170 Alameda de las Pulgas
    Redwood City, CA 94062
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr
    Burlingame, CA 94010
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Chinese Hospital

    845 Jackson St
    San Francisco, CA 94133

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    1% higher than the national average

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