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Permanente Medical Group Inc.901 Nevin Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801 map
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William Greif, MD1425 S Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 map
As a general surgeon in Richmond, Dr. William Greif performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Permanente Medical Group Inc.
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. William M. Greif is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(978) 774-4389
Address
901 Nevin Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801-3143
Office Details
William Greif, MD
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. William M. Greif is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1425 S Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. William Greif graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1993.
Dr. Greif has two offices in California where he specializes in General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Greif works with one thousand doctors including Dr. Robert Gray and Dr. Rashmi Patel.
Specialties
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in California, Dr. Greif performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Greif may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Greif may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
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Thoracic Surgery
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Greif may see patients in California for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
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Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Greif may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
Languages Spoken
- English
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