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Palo Alto’s Best Physicians
Our Palo Alto physicians and staff at Waverly Surgery Center are dedicated to making your brief stay with us a safe and positive experience. Waverley Surgery Center employs a dedicated team of healthcare professionals experienced in the latest state-of-the-art technology. We are confident that you will be pleased with the quality, cost and convenience of the services we provide.
Waverley Surgery Center delivers exceptional, personalized patient care to same-day surgery patients. We offer a wide variety of outpatient procedures based on the latest evidence-based practices. Our center provides the optimal environment for accessible and affordable treatment and recovery.
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
For Your Visit
Waverly Surgery Center is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
Patient Forms
At Waverly Surgery Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Waverly Surgery Center accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Because your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.
Meet Our Physicians
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Dirk Diefendorf
M.D.
Christian Foglar
M.D.
Kenneth Goranson
M.D.
Jerome Hester
M.D.
Anupam Jayaram
M.D.
Haena Kim
M.D.
Jeffrey Kliman
M.D.
Peter Levin
M.D.
Susie Liu
M.D.
Umang Mehta
M.D.
Sinda Mein
M.D.
Allan Mishra
M.D.
Tu Nguyen
M.D.
James Ratcliff
D.P.M.
Joseph Roberson
M.D.
Stephen A. Schendel
D.D.S., M.D.
David S. Shields
M.D.
Rona Silkiss
M.D.
Winston C. Vaughan
M.D.
Rahul Verma
M.D.
Harvey S. Young
M.D.
Paul Yun
M.D.
52 Reviews
May 24, 2022
May 17, 2022
Went to Waverley 4 weeks ago for my colonoscopy n it went well! The only discomfort for me was the fasting which is necessary to keep colon clean! The nurses were great n GI doc was competent n did the procedure well!
Apr 26, 2022
So glad to do endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures at Waverley Surgery Center. I was very satisfied overall. Definitely I will come back next time.
Apr 12, 2022
I felt very well looked after and taken care of and I am very happy with my progress, healing and results thus far. Thank you to all involved Much appreciated.
Apr 12, 2022
Would get 5 stars except for check in procedure which was arduous. Why not have all these forms on line prior to procedure.
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This surgery center is located in Palo Alto, with plenty of parking spaces, they are on time and their staff are very friendly, the doctors are very knowledgeable and precise, after the procedure the nurse will take you on the wheelchair to your car! Anyway it was a pleasant experience for my husband and me!