--- title: "Dr. Patrick S. Carpenter | Head and Neck Doctor in San Francisco, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Patrick S. Carpenter, M.D., FACS practices Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery in San Francisco, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-patrick-s-carpenter-2005142902" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Patrick S. Carpenter, M.D., FACS ![Patrick S. Carpenter, M.D., FACS](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/v9lNIfTSloTmNSTKpl05Jv3rVqhUoKWJWVV201AtEDo/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(48 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Patrick S. Carpenter, M.D., FACS ## Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - Accepting new patients ## Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery - Accepting new patients [2340 Clay Street, 5th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94115](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2340+Clay+Street%2C+5th+Floor+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94115+US) ## Schedule appointment [415-600-0151](tel:+14156000151) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-patrick-s-carpenter-2005142902#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-patrick-s-carpenter-2005142902#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-patrick-s-carpenter-2005142902#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-patrick-s-carpenter-2005142902#provider-services) ## About Dr. Carpenter Languages English Gender Male Ages treated Adults only 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 ### Approach to care The way we look, talk, smell, hear, taste, and swallow are critical aspects of being human. My goal is to provide excellent oncologic surgical care that maximizes reconstruction and preservation of the qualities and functions that define us. Receiving a diagnosis of head and neck cancer can be daunting. Each patient and situation is unique and my goal is to act as a compassionate guide while building a multidisciplinary, comprehensive, and personalized treatment plan. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Carpenter exercises his high-energy dog, takes yoga classes, or finds an excuse to go for a ride to get some ‘wind therapy’ on his motorcycle. He's a previous CrossFit athlete, an avid snowboarder, back country camper, and general enjoyer of the outdoors. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine **Internship:** University of Utah, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery **Residency:** University of Utah, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery **Fellowship:** University of California, San Francisco, Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery, Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery, and Microvascular Reconstruction **Special training:** Fellowship trained in Oncologic Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction, Fellow of American College of Surgery ## Board certifications - Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - California Pacific Medical Center ### Medical groups - Sutter West Bay 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 (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) **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 [Complex Head & Neck Surgery Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/complex-head-neck-surgery-program-2005606272) 2340 Clay Street, 5th Floor San Francisco, CA 94115 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2340+Clay+Street%2C+5th+Floor+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94115+US) [415-600-0151](tel:+14156000151) 415-366-7559 Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Thursday Closed Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Thursday Closed Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Excision of Complex Neck Tumors - Glossectomy - Laryngectomy - Melanoma Surgery - Parathyroid surgery - Parotidectomy - Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy - Skin cancer reconstruction - Thyroid surgery - Transoral robotic surgery ### Conditions - Complex Head and Neck Conditions - [Head and neck cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-cancer) - Head and neck tumors - Larynx Cancer - [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer) - Nose Cancer - Oral Cancer - Salivary Gland Cancer - Sinus Cancer - Throat Cancer - Thyroid Cancer - Tongue Cancer - Tonsil Cancer - Tonsillar Cancer ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Head and neck oncologic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-oncologic-surgery) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Otolaryngology+%E2%80%93+Head+and+Neck+Surgery%22%2C%22Thyroid+and+Parathyroid+Surgery%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Complex+Head+%26+Neck+Surgery+Program%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.791198%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.431768%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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