--- title: "Dr. Alexa C. Glencer | General Surgery in Mountain View, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Alexa C. Glencer, M.D. practices General Surgery in Mountain View, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alexa-c-glencer-1089981650" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Alexa C. Glencer, M.D. ![Alexa C. Glencer, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/jQP66OCbtN3NAj2k0NuFdYj-WUOL53Gvs9Kow3TYXyo/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Alexa C. Glencer, M.D. ## General Surgery - Accepting new patients [701 East El Camino RealMountain View, CA 94040](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=701+East+El+Camino+Real+Mountain+View%2C+CA+94040+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-404-8400](tel:+16504048400) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alexa-c-glencer-1089981650#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alexa-c-glencer-1089981650#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alexa-c-glencer-1089981650#provider-locations) ## About Dr. Glencer Languages English Gender Female Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care She believes it is essential that these treatment plans also incorporate the preferences of her patients. Breast cancer can be an overwhelming diagnosis, but her goal is to effectively explain the surgical options that exist and make personalized recommendations based on tumor biology and each patient's priorities. She always seeks to present surgical options with an understanding of how they may relate to radiation and medical oncology decisions. She performs nipple-sparing mastectomies, skin-sparing mastectomies, total mastectomies with aesthetic flat closure, partial mastectomies (lumpectomies), sentinel lymph node biopsy, and targeted axillary dissections. She also performs excisional biopsies or provides medical management for benign breast disease. In addition to her breast surgery practice, Dr. Glencer performs hernia repairs, cholecystectomies, and colorectal surgery. She frequently performs these operations using the da Vinci robotic platform. It is critical to her to perform each surgery with technical excellence and to care for her patients holistically. ### Professional highlights As a general surgeon with fellowship training in breast surgical oncology, Dr. Glencer works with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans for patients with breast cancer that incorporate the most relevant and recent data from clinical trials. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Glencer enjoys trail running and hiking, skiing, exploring the incredibly diverse dining scene in the Bay Area, traveling to new places, and spending quality time with her family. ## Education and training **Medical school:** UCSF **Internship:** UCSF, General Surgery **Residency:** UCSF, General Surgery **Fellowship:** University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Breast Surgical Ocology ## Board certifications - General Surgery ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Mountain View Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/mountain-view-center-1043246969) 701 East El Camino Real Mountain View, CA 94040 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=701+East+El+Camino+Real+Mountain+View%2C+CA+94040+US) [650-404-8400](tel:+16504048400) 650-404-8489 Sunday Closed Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 am Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 am Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 am Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 am Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 am Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 am Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 am Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 am Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 am Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 am Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Abdominal Surgery - [Breast reconstruction surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-reshaping) - Breast surgery - Cancer Surgery - Cholecystectomy - Colorectal Cancer Surgery - Gastrointestinal Surgery - Hernia Repair - Incisional Hernia Repair - Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assistance - Lymph Node Dissection - Nipple-sparing mastectomy - Oncoplastic breast surgery - Robotic Colorectal Surgery - [Robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) - Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy - Skin-sparing mastectomy ### Conditions - [Breast cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-cancer) - Skin and Soft Tissue Lesions ### Reasons for visit - Surgical oncology ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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