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Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD

Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Stanford, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shrager has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1988. He is affiliated with Stanford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

300 Pasteur Dr Stanford, CA 94305
Telehealth available

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Dr. Shrager's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shrager

4.4

11 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Madeline – May 28, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
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Alex D. – May 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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May 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Peter Wang – May 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vitali K. POTOTSKI – May 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Katharine Ku – May 14, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Debbie – Apr 16, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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KN – Oct 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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San Jose, CA – Sep 26, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in fully engaging patients in the decision-making about their condition.  I feel that my role is to provide all of the options and the risks and benefits of each approach, and then to guide the patient in making their own decision...read more

biography

Professor and Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Stanford University Hospital.

Previously Associate Professor and Chief of Section of Thoracic Surgery at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Medical...
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  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1988
  • Amherst College

    Undergraduate School, 1984
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
General Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Stanford Hospital and Clinics300 Pasteur Dr Stanford, CA 94305
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Office870 Quarry Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Benign Pancreas Program420 Broadway St Fl 2 Redwood City, CA 94063
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Practice

Palo Alto VA Medical Center3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 3:30pm
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