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Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD
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Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fremont, CA.
Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD
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Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Fremont, CA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fremont, CA.

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Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fremont, CA. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center. At present, Dr. Follestad received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Follestad is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

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Colectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Colorectal Cancer
Colectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
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
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • California - Northern HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fremont Laboratory
    39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
  2. 2 Mayo Clinic-rochester
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905

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5.0
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May 24, 2023
She was my brother’s doctor ?? she has amazing and she saved my brother’s life and love and respect her a lot she really cared ????
Zarmina — May 24, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Follestad's profile.

Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center

    2500 Merced St, San Leandro, CA