General Surgeon in Los Gatos, CA

Visit Our Los Gatos Office

Lifetime Surgical is at 15965 Los Gatos Blvd, Suite 201, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with ample patient parking on site.

Office details at a glance:

Address — 15965 Los Gatos Blvd, Suite 201, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Hours — Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday

Phone 408-850-0176 · Fax 408-356-4183 · contact@lifetimesurgical.com

Planning a visit? Our contact page has a map, driving directions and an appointment request form for both offices.

Surgery We Perform in Los Gatos

Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Joseph perform the full range of general and minimally invasive surgery from this office, including:

Hernia repair — inguinal, umbilical, ventral and hiatal, including non-mesh tissue repair and robotic repair
Gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) for gallstones and gallbladder disease
Bariatric and weight-loss surgery — gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, revision procedures, and medical weight loss
Colon and rectal, stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, and head and neck procedures

If you are not sure which procedure applies to you, a consultation is the place to start. Dr. Nguyen reviews your imaging and history and gives an honest recommendation — including when surgery is not the right answer.

Who You'll See

The clinical team at the Los Gatos office:

Richard Nguyen, DO, FACS, FACOS — board-certified general surgeon, fellowship-trained in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Vanderbilt University, in practice since 2001 and in the South Bay since 2007
Avery Joseph, DO — general surgeon, with a focus on robotic surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder and colorectal care
Morgan Carmean, NP — nurse practitioner in general and bariatric surgery, handling consultations and follow-up care
Brooke — clinic manager and surgery coordinator, who schedules your procedure and coordinates with the hospital
Elva and Rebecca — medical assistants, who will room you and take your history

You can read more about each of them on our Meet the Team page.

Where Your Surgery Will Take Place

Consultations and follow-up visits happen at the Los Gatos office. The operation itself is performed at the hospital or surgery center best suited to your procedure: Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, Los Gatos Community Hospital–El Camino in Los Gatos, Silicon Valley Surgery Center in Los Gatos, or Fremont Surgery Center in Fremont. Dr. Nguyen will tell you which facility to expect at your consultation, and our surgery coordinator handles the scheduling with them.

Getting Here and Parking

The office is at 15965 Los Gatos Blvd, Suite 201, with ample parking on site. It is a short drive from both Highway 17 and Highway 85, which makes it straightforward to reach from San Jose, Campbell, Saratoga, Monte Sereno and the surrounding South Bay. If you have trouble finding the entrance, call 408-850-0176 and someone will walk you in.

Your First Visit

What to expect at an initial consultation:

Bring your photo ID, insurance card, and a list of the medications you take.
Bring any recent imaging — ultrasound, CT or MRI — or the name of the facility that holds it.
Dr. Nguyen reviews your history, examines you, and explains the options in plain language, without rushing.
You leave with a clear recommendation and, if surgery is right for you, a plan for scheduling it.
Questions are welcome. No concern is too small to raise.

If surgery is planned, our team gives you written pre-operative instructions covering when to stop eating and which blood thinners to pause. Call 408-850-0176 with any questions before your date — we would rather answer them early than have you guess.

Cost & Insurance

Most procedures performed by the Los Gatos team are medically necessary and covered by insurance. Lifetime Surgical verifies your specific benefits before your consultation, so you know where you stand before you come in. Call 408-850-0176 and our staff will check your plan.

For self-pay patients we provide a transparent cost estimate at your initial visit. Costs vary with the procedure and with the facility where it is performed, and our team will go through the options with you clearly before anything is scheduled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about visiting the Los Gatos office.

Where exactly is the Los Gatos office?

Lifetime Surgical is at 15965 Los Gatos Blvd, Suite 201, Los Gatos, CA 95032, with ample patient parking on site. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Do you have a San Jose office as well?

Yes. Lifetime Surgical also sees patients at 3190 S Bascom Ave, Suite 170, San Jose, CA 95124. Both offices share the same team and the same phone number, 408-850-0176.

Which hospitals does Dr. Nguyen operate at?

Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, Los Gatos Community Hospital–El Camino in Los Gatos, Silicon Valley Surgery Center in Los Gatos, and Fremont Surgery Center in Fremont. Which one depends on your procedure, and you will know before anything is scheduled.

How do I book a consultation in Los Gatos?

Call 408-850-0176 or email contact@lifetimesurgical.com. You can also use the form at the bottom of this page and our team will reach out to schedule.

Schedule Your Consultation

Dr. Richard Nguyen and the Lifetime Surgical team see patients at 15965 Los Gatos Blvd, Suite 201, Monday through Friday. Call 408-850-0176 to schedule a consultation.

Your Next Step

Wondering which surgical procedure might be right for your condition? We're here to help you understand your treatment options and develop a personalized surgical plan. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.

Your path to improved health may be more achievable than you think—with advanced surgical techniques leading to faster recovery, reduced complications, and a significantly enhanced quality of life.

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