St. Jude Center for Thoracic and Esophageal Diseases
2151 North Harbor Boulevard Suite 3100Fullerton, CA, 92835
Maria Veronica Stapfer is a Surgeon - General practicing in Fullerton, CA
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Dr. Stapfer is an excellent surgeon I would not have survived a severe acute pancreatitis without her intervention. Does not solely rely on tests for diagnosis, spends time with patient to see how they are feeling before doing a procedure or changing treatment plans. Manages care very well and in a good way makes you unde…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCP HAHNEMANN University (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) | Medical Degree | 1994 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center | Not Specified | |
| Internship - LAC+USC Medical Center - General Surgery | 1994 | |
| Residency - University Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, General Surgery | Not Specified | |
| Residency - Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center | Not Specified | |
| Residency - Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center | 1995 | |
| Residency - USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine | Not Specified | |
| Fellowship - University of Southern California University Hospital | Not Specified | |
| Fellowship - Gene Therapy Research Fellowship | 1997 | |
| Fellowship - LAC+USC Medical Center - Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery | 2002 | |
| Fellowship - USC University Hospital - Multi - Abdominal Organ Transplant | 2004 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery | Surgery | Not Specified |
| Surgery | Surgery | Not Specified |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | American College of Surgeons | Present |
| Member | American Society of Transplant Surgeons | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Student Athlete of the Year, | ||
| Alpha Omega Alpha, Hahnemann University | 1988 | |
| Cum Laude, Hahnemann University | 1988 | |
| Resident Teacher of the Year, LAC+USC Medical Center | 1995 |
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Comment - “ Excellent Surgeon ”
Dr. Stapfer is an excellent surgeon I would not have survived a severe acute pancreatitis without her intervention. Does not solely rely on tests for diagnosis, spends time with patient to see how they are feeling before doing a procedure or changing treatment plans. Manages care very well and in a good way makes you understand procedures and treatment options. Dr. Stapfer is a specialist in severe biliary conditions and I would guess most of her patients are not routine, I wasn't but it was ...