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Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD

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(211 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: cancer, laparoscopic surgery, rectal problems, and more.

460 Plumas Boulevard Suite 204, 460 Plumas Care Center
Yuba City, CA 95991

(530) 749-3360

Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD is a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

460 Plumas Boulevard Suite 204, 460 Plumas Care Center
Yuba City, CA 95991

(530) 749-3360

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Some issues Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“Dr. Ashraf Ekdawy says his surgery department does not have an ultrasound machine, which is critical in making a diagnosis quickly.”—"Sutter Medical in Yuba City receives donation to help cancer patients get faster care", CBS News, November 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	40
breast procedures	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	559
excision	25
gastrointestinal procedures	40
hospital care	176
inpatient care	176
open surgery	54
urologic procedures	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	21
breast procedures	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	539
excision	11
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
open surgery	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	32
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
breast procedures	28
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	671
excision	28
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164
lymph node procedures	14
open surgery	44

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	472
Black	13
Hispanic	68
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	54
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	22
blood draw	122
breast procedures	30
diagnostic procedures	30
dissection	11
doctor visit	672
excision	41
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169
lymph node procedures	24
open surgery	52

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	750

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	880
Black	28
Hispanic	118
Asian	62
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	454
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	86
Less than 65	268

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	49
blood draw	55
breast procedures	27
diagnostic procedures	27
dissection	11
doctor visit	738
excision	38
gastrointestinal procedures	49
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
lymph node procedures	25
open surgery	76

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	19
Hispanic	56
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	59
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA during 2017 were open surgery, hospital care, inpatient care and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
breast procedures	30
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	614
excision	30
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
open surgery	46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	51
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	20
breast procedures	14
device removal	11
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	692
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
open surgery	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	48
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA during 2019 were excision, hospital care, inpatient care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
breast procedures	32
cancer surgery	14
diagnostic procedures	18
dissection	14
doctor visit	672
excision	46
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
lymph node procedures	28
open surgery	34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	17
Hispanic	55
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	45
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA during 2020 were open surgery, hospital care, inpatient care and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	17
breast procedures	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	590
excision	11
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
open surgery	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	35
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	575
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
open surgery	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	43
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	513
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	11
Hispanic	38
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	51
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Yuba City, CA were inpatient care, hospital care, blood draw and open surgery.

abdominal surgery	23
blood draw	88
breast procedures	21
cancer surgery	14
device removal	11
diagnostic procedures	20
dissection	12
doctor visit	621
excision	27
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
lymph node procedures	22
open surgery	41
urologic procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Female	349
Male	156

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	23
Non-Hispanic White	406
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	52
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	45
75 to 84	144
Less than 65	96
65 to 74	219

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	27

Education & Training

Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD graduated from Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Morehouse School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Morehouse School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery - General Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of California, MultiPlan, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Magellan Health Services, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO and Accepted Aetna Plans: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Blue Shield of California

Anthem Blue Cross of California

MultiPlan

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Magellan Health Services

Alliance PPO

HealthSmart

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Aetna Plans: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 211 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Yuba City, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ashraf S. Ekdawy, FACS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$9,956 Da Vinci Surgical System $8,956	DAVINCI XI $1,000
Olympus America Inc.	$150 ThunderBeat $150
Allergan Inc.	$150 STRATTICE $150
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$129 ZERBAXA $117	ENTEREG $12
ACell, Inc.	$127 $127
Other	$442 SURGICAL $108	Vessel Sealing $65	BYDUREON PEN $29	myRisk $26	BREO $25	Other $188

**Types of Payments**
Education	$5,000
Travel and Lodging	$4,169
Food and Beverage	$1,770
Gift	$14

Biography

Dr. Ashraf Ekdawy is a specialist in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery) in Yuba City, CA. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include colon cancer, anal cancer, and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). Dr. Ekdawy appears to be an in-network provider for Magellan Health Services, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Ekdawy graduated from Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Morehouse School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Sutter Health. According to Sutter Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Ekdawy's office in Yuba City, CA.