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Dr. Gaylord Avery II, MD

Dr. Gaylord Avery II, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Gaylord Avery II, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1971. He is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

1100 Van Ness Ave Fl 5 San Francisco, CA 94109

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(415) 600-5780

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Avery II specializes in the areas of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Avery II's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Avery II

4.0
4 ratings
5 star
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1 star
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About Me

care philosophy

Caring, compassionate, and patient centric care.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • New York Presbyterian-columbia

    Fellowship Hospital, 1977

  • Roosevelt Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1972

  • Saint Luke's Roosevelt Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1972

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Thoracic Surgery†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office1100 Van Ness Ave Fl 5 San Francisco, CA 94109
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Office325 Distel Cir Los Altos, CA 94022
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Practice

Office2340 Clay St Ste 114 San Francisco, CA 94115
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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