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Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD

Accepting New Patients

(150 Ratings)

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

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: pancreatic cancer, melanoma, minimally invasive surgery, and more.

4053 Lone Tree Way Suite 201
Antioch, CA 94509

(925) 776-7725

Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD is a general surgeon in Oakland, CA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

350 30th Street Suite 411
Oakland, CA 94609

(510) 204-8168

(510) 506-7721

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Sutter Health

350 Hawthorne Avenue Suite 301, Summit Campus Diagnostic Imaging
Oakland, CA 94609

(510) 204-8168

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Sutter Health

4053 Lone Tree Way Suite 201
Antioch, CA 94509

(925) 776-7725

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4053 Lone Tree Way Suite 201
Antioch, CA 94531

(925) 776-7725

(510) 506-7728

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Some issues Dr. Giovanni Begossi, 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.

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

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. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	121
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	409
inpatient care	409
minimally invasive procedures	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	62
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	62
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	141
hospital care	397
inpatient care	397

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	65
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	58
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	17
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	181
endocrine surgery	12
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
neck surgery	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	68
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	54
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
doctor visit	188
endocrine surgery	13
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
neck surgery	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	28
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	212
endocrine surgery	18
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
neck surgery	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	33
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	227
endocrine surgery	13
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
neck surgery	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	22
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	231
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	49
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	22
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	146
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	21
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	21
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	212
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	59
Hispanic	20
Asian	33
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	38
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	21
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	198
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	40
Hispanic	13
Asian	36
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	37
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oakland, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

abdominal surgery	13
catheterization	13
doctor visit	175
endocrine surgery	14
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135
minimally invasive procedures	13
neck surgery	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	58
Asian / Pacific Islander	43
Non-Hispanic White	111
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	34
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	109

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	13
Cancer	24

Education & Training

Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD graduated from University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Surgery - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Surgery - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Giovanni Begossi, 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. Giovanni Begossi, 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, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN): Health Fund... and Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Giovanni Begossi, 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

Alliance PPO

HealthSmart

Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN): Health Fund...

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 150 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Giovanni Begossi, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Oakland, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$4,145 $4,145
ACell, Inc.	$2,068 $2,068
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$678 Da Vinci Surgical System $678
Ethicon US, LLC	$253 CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM $139	Echelon Powered Circular $28	EVARREST $25	Sutures $19	Energy Enseal $14	Other $27
Sirtex Medical Inc	$217 SIR-Spheres microspheres $217
Other	$1,210 NON BRAND $125	Nexavar $105	OFIRMEV $98	OPDIVO $94	Ovitex $84	Other $704

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,164
Consulting Fee	$2,000
Education	$1,988
Travel and Lodging	$1,419

Biography

Dr. Giovanni Begossi's medical specialty is general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). His education and training includes medical school at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Faculty of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Begossi's areas of expertise include the following: colon cancer, thyroid cancer, and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). Patient ratings for Dr. Begossi average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Begossi takes. Dr. Begossi is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. Sutter Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Antioch, CA.