Compare 2 colorectal surgeons in San Jose, CA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Colorectal Surgeons
100%
Accepting patients
50%
Most common: MD
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San Jose has 2 colorectal surgeons. The most common credential is MD (50%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Providers practice throughout San Jose. Willow Glen is a charming, walkable neighborhood with family practices and easy access to Good Samaritan Hospital. Downtown San Jose is regional Medical Center of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center serve the urban core. Almaden Valley is a suburban community in southern San Jose with medical offices along Almaden Expressway. Rose Garden is a central residential area near O'Connor Hospital and several specialty clinics.
Nearby hospitals include Regional Medical Center of San Jose, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Local training programs run through San Jose State University and Santa Clara University. Santa Clara County has one of the highest physician-to-patient ratios in California.
The consultation includes a review of your colonoscopy findings, imaging, and pathology reports. The surgeon will perform a focused exam (which may include a rectal exam). They will explain the surgical options, including whether minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) approaches are appropriate, expected outcomes, and recovery timeline. For cancer cases, they coordinate with oncologists for a comprehensive treatment plan.
See a colorectal surgeon for colon or rectal cancer (surgical planning), inflammatory bowel disease requiring surgery (strictures, fistulas, failed medical therapy), complicated diverticulitis, hemorrhoids not responding to conservative treatment, anal fissures or fistulas, rectal prolapse, large colon polyps requiring surgical removal, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Your gastroenterologist or PCP will typically make the referral.
Consultation copay: $30-75 · Hemorrhoidectomy: $3,000-8,000 · Colectomy (laparoscopic): $15,000-40,000 · Rectal cancer resection: $20,000-60,000
San Jose, CA has 2 licensed colorectal surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of colorectal surgeons in San Jose, CA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
A consultation copay is $40 to $75. Hemorrhoid surgery costs $2,000 to $5,000. Colon resection costs $15,000 to $40,000. Colonoscopy costs $1,000 to $3,000 (screening often covered at $0). Actual costs in San Jose, CA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Screening colonoscopies are covered at no cost under the ACA and Medicare. If a polyp is found and removed during a screening colonoscopy, some insurers may reclassify it as diagnostic and apply cost-sharing. Ask your plan about this policy before scheduling.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. San Jose, CA has 2 colorectal surgeons. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
50% of colorectal surgeons in San Jose, CA accept Medicare. Medicare covers colorectal surgery for cancer, diverticular disease, and other medically necessary conditions. Screening colonoscopies are covered at no cost for patients 45 and older. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some colorectal surgeons in San Jose, CA accept Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers medically necessary colorectal procedures. Screening colonoscopy coverage varies by state. Prior authorization is typically required for surgery. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Medi-Cal participation before scheduling.
A typical course involves a consultation (often including an in-office exam), the procedure, and follow-ups at one to two weeks and six weeks. Cancer patients have ongoing surveillance with colonoscopy at one year and then per guidelines. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may have regular follow-ups every three to six months. With 2 colorectal surgeons in San Jose, CA, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Colorectal surgery is covered under medical insurance when medically indicated. Cancer-related surgeries, IBD operations, and procedures for symptomatic conditions all require prior authorization. Verify that the surgeon and facility are in-network. Stoma supplies (if an ostomy is placed) are covered under durable medical equipment benefits.