--- title: "Dr. John R. Popovich | Surgeon in Auburn, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. John R. Popovich, M.D. practices Surgery in Auburn, CA, Sacramento, CA, and Jackson, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-r-popovich-2021574486" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. John R. Popovich, M.D. ![John R. Popovich, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/zhVSopetrpIrbTgdv0m7745E4PHyU5BBlF39_Z6DcaM/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(65 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # John R. Popovich, M.D. ## Surgery - Accepting new patients [11795 Education StreetSuite 201Auburn, CA 95602](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=11795+Education+Street+Auburn%2C+CA+95602+US) [+2 more locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-r-popovich-2021574486#provider-locations) ## Request a referral Contact our referral team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-r-popovich-2021574486#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-r-popovich-2021574486#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-r-popovich-2021574486#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-r-popovich-2021574486#provider-services) ## About Dr. Popovich Languages English Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Minnesota **Internship:** Kaweah Delta Healthcare District **Residency:** Kaweah Delta Healthcare District, General Surgery **Fellowship:** University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Surgical Critical Care ## Board certifications - Surgery ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital - Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ### Medical groups - Sutter Medical Group ### Other - Surgery Center Division ## 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 (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - 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 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 (23 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 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 [Auburn Sierra Medical Office](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/auburn-sierra-medical-office-1043246807) 11795 Education Street Suite 201 Auburn, CA 95602 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=11795+Education+Street+Auburn%2C+CA+95602+US) [530-745-0720](tel:+15307450720) 530-745-0718 [Sutter Capitol Pavilion](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-capitol-pavilion-1043247089) 2725 Capitol Avenue Dept 402 Sacramento, CA 95816 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2725+Capitol+Avenue+Sacramento%2C+CA+95816+US) [916-262-9404](tel:+19162629404) 916-262-9410 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 [Sutter Medical Plaza Jackson](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-medical-plaza-jackson-1043246671) 100 Mission Blvd. Suite 2800 Jackson, CA 95642 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=100+Mission+Blvd.+Jackson%2C+CA+95642+US) [209-257-7615](tel:+12092577615) 209-257-5856 Sunday Closed Monday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm ## 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) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Barton G. 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Jenkins, M.D., FACS](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jeffrey-r-jenkins-1046237510) (281) Auburn Sierra Medical Office 11795 Education Street Suite 201 Auburn, CA 95602 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=11795+Education+Street+Auburn%2C+CA+95602+US) [530-745-0720](tel:+15307450720) #### Surgery - Accepting new patients - ![Michael J. Antonini](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/5-9hP_sSgWX7QYHz8FIH7UNQM6EZgu0Z0xD_S5JiyWI/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Michael J. Antonini, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-michael-j-antonini-1046240264) (274) Auburn Sierra Medical Office 11795 Education Street Suite 201 Auburn, CA 95602 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=11795+Education+Street+Auburn%2C+CA+95602+US) [530-745-0720](tel:+15307450720) #### Surgery - Accepting new patients ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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