--- title: "Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy | Surgeon in Yuba City, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, M.D., FACS practices Surgery and Cancer Surgery in Yuba City, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-ashraf-s-ekdawy-1046232311" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, M.D., FACS ![Ashraf S. Ekdawy, M.D., FACS](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/NkRWtzABVZb__l9-i-xot8Z_w6RYm568P-MD0ORFD74/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(399 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Ashraf S. Ekdawy, M.D., FACS ## Surgery - Accepting new patients ## Cancer Surgery - Accepting new patients [460 Plumas Blvd.Suite 204Yuba City, CA 95991](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=460+Plumas+Blvd.+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991+US) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-ashraf-s-ekdawy-1046232311#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-ashraf-s-ekdawy-1046232311#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-ashraf-s-ekdawy-1046232311#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-ashraf-s-ekdawy-1046232311#provider-services) ## About Dr. Ekdawy Languages English and Arabic (Basic) Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Professional highlights Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy has held numerous healthcare leadership positions, including Chairman of the Department of Surgery for Sutter North Medical Group, Chief of Staff and Vice Chief of Staff for Fremont-Rideout Hospitals, Board Member of Sutter North Medical Group, Member of the Medical Executive Committees for Sutter North Ambulatory Surgery Center and Fremont-Rideout Health Group, and Member of the Fremont-Rideout Health Group Board of Directors. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Ekdawy enjoys boating, biking, and camping. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Cairo University Faculty of Medicine **Residency:** Morehouse School of Medicine, National Heart Institute, Cairo ## Board certifications - Surgery ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Surgical Hospital North Valley ### Medical groups - Sutter North Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (3 plans)** ### Aetna - 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) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (16 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage 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 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 (22 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - 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 **Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations (8 plans)** ### Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations - Allegiance Benefit Plan Management - Cigna Global Health Advantage (PPO) - Cigna International Plan - EPO Plan - Indemnity Plan - Open Access Plus (PPO) - Point of Service Open Access (POS) - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [460 Plumas Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/460-plumas-care-center-1043246915) 460 Plumas Blvd. Suite 204 Yuba City, CA 95991 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=460+Plumas+Blvd.+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991+US) [530-749-3360](tel:+15307493360) 530-749-3491 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Hernia Repair - Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assistance - Laparoscopy - Lumpectomy - Nipple-sparing mastectomy - Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair - [Robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) - Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy ### Conditions - Anal Cancer - [Breast cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-cancer) - [Colon cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer) - Hernia - [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer) - Ocular Melanoma ### Reasons for visit - Rectal Oncology ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/surgical) - [Minimally invasive and robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) - [Cancer services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Jeffrey H. Schwartz](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/x1OCtIthBSs1n3MuJSjMrgXKsOK3VJEK9SAoDSBqhNs/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Jeffrey H. Schwartz, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jeffrey-h-schwartz-1046237326) (287) 460 Plumas Blvd. 1st and 2nd Floors Yuba City, CA 95991 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=460+Plumas+Blvd.+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991+US) [530-749-3360](tel:+15307493360) #### Surgery - Accepting new patients #### Cancer Surgery - Accepting new patients ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. It is not intended as a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any particular provider. Physicians are not employees or agents of Sutter Health or its subsidiaries. The information is submitted by each doctor and we make no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of the information. 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