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Dr. Kari Jerge, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Kari Jerge, MD
4.4 (47 Ratings)
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Dr. Kari Jerge, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Jose, CA.
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Dr. Kari Jerge, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
San Jose, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Kari Jerge, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Jose, CA.

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Dr. Kari Jerge, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Jose, CA and has 18 years experience. They graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at University of North Carolina Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. At present, Dr. Jerge received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Jerge also speaks Spanish. Dr. Jerge is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Abdominal Hernia
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Wound Repair
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Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Respiratory Failure
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Lesion
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
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
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Port Placements or Replacements
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery

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  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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Locations

  1. 1 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
    751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
  2. 2 Marshall Medical Center
    1100 Marshall Way, Placerville, CA 95667
  3. 3 Abrazo West Campus
    13677 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395
  4. 4 Kingman Regional Medical Center
    3269 N Stockton Hill Rd, Kingman, AZ 86409

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Based on 47 Reviews
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May 15, 2019
Problem solver. She actively listens which is so important. She doesn't rely on algorithms, she actually looks at her patients, listens and assesses and then fixes problems! Amazing doctor
— May 15, 2019
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Illness is a scary and overwhelming time for patients and their families. I consider it my job, and moreover my passion, to go above and beyond as a surgeon in order to make the disease and the treatment plan understandable. I believe in establishing strong relationships with my patients. Those relationships are built on open communication and trust. It is my mission to facilitate patient comfort and understanding through a therapeutic team of people, all dedicated to the patient.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Kari Jerge, MD is a general surgery specialist in San Jose, CA and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2006. She specializes in General Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, and more.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Critical Care Medicine
Trauma Surgery
Acute Care Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of North Carolina Hospital
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Saint Louis University Hospital
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kari Jerge, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jerge's profile.

Dr. Kari Jerge, MD is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kari Jerge, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA