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Kathryn H. Chomsky-Menut, M.D., M.S.

Kathryn H. Chomsky-Menut, M.D., M.S.

General Surgery

  • Accepting new patients
4.8/5
(73 reviews)

Offers Video Visits for Existing Patients

Enrolled in My Health Online

Medical Groups or Hospitals

Medical Groups

  • Sutter East Bay Medical Group

Hospitals

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
  • Sutter Eden Medical Center

About Me

Philosophy of Care

As a surgeon specializing in general and endocrine surgery, Dr. Chomsky-Menut is committed to delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care grounded in clinical excellence, compassion, and respect. She believes that surgery is not only a technical discipline, but also a deeply human endeavor that requires listening carefully to each patient's values, concerns, and goals.

She strives to ensure that every patient feels informed, empowered, and actively involved in decision-making. This includes providing clear explanations of diagnoses, discussing the full range of treatment options, and partnering with patients and their families to develop individualized care plans that align with their preferences.

In the management of endocrine and general surgical conditions—where decisions are often nuanced and outcomes closely tied to long-term quality of life—she prioritizes precision, evidence-based practice, and multidisciplinary collaboration. She works closely with endocrinologists, primary care physicians, radiologists, and other specialists to deliver coordinated, comprehensive care.

She is dedicated to using minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques when appropriate, always balancing innovation with safety and proven outcomes. Continuous learning, quality improvement, and reflection are central to her practice, ensuring that she provides care that is both current and consistently improving.

Above all, she aims to treat each patient with dignity, empathy, and honesty—recognizing the trust they place in her during some of their most vulnerable moments. Her goal is not only to achieve the best possible surgical outcomes, but also to support each patient's overall well-being throughout their care journey.

At a Glance

Languages: English
Gender: Female
Age Group Treated: Adults only

Training & Education

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco
Residency: UCSF-East Bay, General Surgery
Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, Endocrine Surgery

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery

My Experience

Health Plans I Accept

Below is a list of plans accepted by this doctor.

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Accepted Aetna Plans

  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna Select EPO
  • Aetna Select Open Access
  • Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
  • Aetna Student Health Program
  • Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN)
  • 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

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