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Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg, MD is a colorectal surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1991. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (21 reviews)

The Sternberg Clinic

2100 Webster St Ste 400 San Francisco, CA 94115

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Dr. Sternberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sternberg

4.9
21 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg is a true gem, a rare find; the only expert you should go to for pilonidal disease. He is able to explain the cleft lift procedure and answer any questions you have in an impressive, adept manner. Highly skilled in his field, he was able to find three additional sinuses that I did not even know existed. Very caring as well, and was accessible outside of office hours after my surgery, even early morning. Was also very assuring; I was going to be flying 2 days post op and was panicking about the drain, but he gave me the confidence that everything was going to be okay. Only one month post op now, and I am back and running again, getting on with my life to how it was before this horrible disease. I am so grateful to Dr. Sternberg for what he has done for me. He is simply the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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THE EXPERT FOR CLEFT LIFT PROCEDURE – Aug 22, 2021
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Dr. Sternberg, without question, is one the best, if not the best, doctors treating pilonidal disease. Since my freshman year of high school, I repeatedly struggled to combat pilonidal disease for years - enduring three surgeries and significant suffering, even missing my first semester of college. Had I went straight to him, I could have avoided all of this. Dr. Sternberg is truly brilliant, caring, and on the cutting-edge. He fixed a problem NOBODY else could. Thank you much, Dr. Sternberg!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2019
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Dr. Sternberg is the only surgeon you should consider for treatment of pilonidal disease. He has mastered his surgical technique so that he is known all around the world to treat this dreaded disease that other surgeons can only offer short term help. Plus the recovery from his surgery is so much easier then what other surgeons offer. He is also a highly professional doctor with a very kind heart. My 17 yr old son was in excellent hands with Dr. Sternberg and staff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Los Gatos, CA – Jan 02, 2019
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I found Dr. Sternberg after a desperate search for an alternative to the invasive and painful procedure the surgeons at Stanford recommended for chronic pilonidal cyst and ulcers. Dr. Sternberg's cleft lift procedure requires a significantly shorter recovery period and yielded better results than previous treatments. I could not be happier with the results nor with our choice in physician. He was everything you hope for in a surgeon: talented, detail oriented, attentive and kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mountain – May 25, 2018
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Five stars are not enough stars to accurately rate this doctor!! My son was healed by this doctor where other doctors failed! My son suffered from pilonidal disease...this doctor took the time to inform us and educate us on the condition and the expectation of the surgery. It has been 5 years since my sons surgery and he remains healed!! I still feel grateful enough to him to come back and write this review! If you suffer from this condition DO NOT hesitate for one sec. to call Dr. Sternberg !!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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barry in Pismo – Mar 30, 2018
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This has been such an excellent experience from beginning to end. Most communication has been long distance since we live out of state. The staff were pleasant and answered all of my questions . Dr. Sternberg has a warm, calm and comforting manner which, along with his years of experience in pilonidal surgery and an outstanding success rate, inspires such confidence. Any post operative questions I had were answered promptly, usually by Dr. Sternberg himself. Outstanding experience so far.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Cjar in Surprise, AZ – Jan 15, 2018
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Dr. Sternberg is an excellent surgeon with the highest credentials and a heart of gold for his patients. Through his knowledge of pilonidal disease, expertise in an effective surgical procedure to heal it, compassion in listening and responding to our many questions, and continued support throughout our son’s recovery, he has healed our son. I am forever grateful for this surgeon who exemplifies in every possible measure all that is good in the health care profession.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Susan in Knoxville, TN – Oct 05, 2017
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Dr. Sternberg is a hero of mine. His care and expertise changed my life and and I regained my health after being ill. He has monitored my recovery and I am grateful that he has been there for me. Dr. Sternberg is an excellent doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Joseph v. – Mar 26, 2017
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Dr. Sternberg has an exceptional bedside manner. He is warm, friendly, caring and puts his patients at ease. He thoroughly explains and leaves ample time for questions and answers. These qualities, along with the obvious surgical skills make Dr. Sternberg stand out. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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MB1967 in Moraga, CA – Jun 28, 2016
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caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring.
  • Colorectal Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Harvard University Health Serv-stillman Infirmary|university Of Minnesota Hospital & Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
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Locations

The Sternberg Clinic

Infectious Diseases Associates Medical Group Inc.2100 Webster St Ste 400 San Francisco, CA 94115
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Presidio Surgery Center

Presidio Surgery Center1635 Divisadero St Ste 200 San Francisco, CA 94115
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