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Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD
3.5 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Palo Alto, CA and has 28 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / HOSPITAL AND CLINICS. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Stanford Health Care. Dr. Shelton has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shelton received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shelton is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Pelvic Abscess
Rectovaginal Fistula
Small Intestine Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Repair of Rectocele with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Stanford University
    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 498-6000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    300 Pasteur Dr Ste H3680, Stanford, CA 94305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-4000
  3. 3 Stanford University Medical Center
    450 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-4000
  4. 4 Benign Pancreas Program
    420 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
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3.5
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Jul 20, 2020
Excellent surgeon and a very compassionate and kind doctor. My surgery went very well and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
Jennifer — Jul 20, 2020
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD is a general surgery specialist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / HOSPITAL AND CLINICS in 1996. He specializes in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
    1996
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Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shelton's profile.

Dr. Shelton frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Shelton, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA