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Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD

Specializes in: Colon & Rectal Surgery
Drexel University College of Medicine (1994)
Professional interests include: colorectal surgery procedures, fistula, rectal prolapse, and more.
420 Broadway Pavilion D Floor 2
Redwood City, CA 94063

Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD is a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA specializing in colon & rectal surgery. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

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Office Locations

300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 723-4000
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420 Broadway Pavilion D Floor 2
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 736-5555
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Some issues Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD can help you with:

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

  • Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
  • Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 101
gastrointestinal procedures 32
minimally invasive procedures 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 147
gastrointestinal procedures 14
minimally invasive procedures 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 25
Female 145
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 145
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 14
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 20
doctor visit 195
gastrointestinal procedures 55
minimally invasive procedures 34
preventive care 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 44
Female 169
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 183
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 15
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 18
Dementia 6
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 201
gastrointestinal procedures 40
minimally invasive procedures 23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 344
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 382
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 242
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 32
Less than 65 80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 6
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 192
gastrointestinal procedures 13
minimally invasive procedures 13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 189
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 196
Black 22
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 14
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were anorectal procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 75
diagnostic procedures 39
doctor visit 116
gastrointestinal procedures 50
manometry 36
minimally invasive procedures 14
urologic procedures 39

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 30
Female 165
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 156
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were anorectal procedures, diagnostic procedures, urologic procedures and manometry.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 88
diagnostic procedures 50
doctor visit 232
gastrointestinal procedures 38
manometry 38
urologic procedures 50

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 154
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 157
Black 0
Hispanic 23
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 17
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 26
Dementia 12
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 288
gastrointestinal procedures 99
minimally invasive procedures 99

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 193
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 193
Black 0
Hispanic 24
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 115
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 26
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 188
gastrointestinal procedures 66
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11
minimally invasive procedures 66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 142
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 19
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 21
Dementia 10
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 232
gastrointestinal procedures 101
minimally invasive procedures 84

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 169
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 160
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 26
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 20
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 19
Dementia 12
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 247
gastrointestinal procedures 118
minimally invasive procedures 96

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 41
Female 167
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 149
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 33
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 69
85 and over 16
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 32
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2023 were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 305
gastrointestinal procedures 121
minimally invasive procedures 60

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 57
Female 200
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 172
Black 0
Hispanic 28
Asian 40
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 22
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD in 2023

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 32
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 25
Dementia 5
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2024 were gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 326
gastrointestinal procedures 43

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 209
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 184
Black 0
Hispanic 41
Asian 33
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 119
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 33
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD in 2024

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 34
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 23
Dementia 5
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Palo Alto, CA were anorectal procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and urologic procedures.

anorectal procedures 81
diagnostic procedures 26
doctor visit 213
gastrointestinal procedures 60
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11
manometry 37
minimally invasive procedures 48
preventive care 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 17
urologic procedures 44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD.

Gender
Female 172
Male 49
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 16
Non-Hispanic White 170
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 13
Other 0
Age
85 and over 17
75 to 84 58
Less than 65 35
65 to 74 106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 18
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 21
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Cancer 13
Dementia 6

Education & Training

Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1994. She completed residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery, General Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery (2001)

Licensed In: Ohio

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 153 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palo Alto, CA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $27,966 Da Vinci Surgical System
$23,966 		DA VINCI SP
$4,000
Medtronic USA, Inc. $27,284 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro
$24,402 		INTERSTIM
$2,799 		INTERSTIM ICON
$83
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd $12,163 Solesta
$9,413 		XIFAXAN
$2,750
RTI Surgical, Inc $2,176 BIODESIGN
$2,176
Cook Biotech Incorporated $607 Oasis
$168 		BIODESIGN
$136 		SUR - Gastrostomy
$28
$275
Other $1,311 INTERSTIM
$457 		RESTORELLE
$130 		Cook Medical Biodesign
$85 		Vessel Sealing
$79 		BIO A Tissue Reinforcement
$75 		Other
$485
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $22,188
Education $20,230
Travel and Lodging $12,463
Food and Beverage $6,376
Honoraria $5,500
Other $4,750

Research Payments

Dr. Brooke Heidi Gurland, FACS, MD has received 27 research payments totaling $20,815.

Biography

Dr. Brooke Gurland's area of specialization is colon & rectal surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Gurland include fistula, surgical repair, and colectomy (colon resection). She is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Dr. Gurland attended Drexel University College of Medicine for medical school. She is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

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