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Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD

Specializes in: General Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Stanford University School of Medicine (1978)
Professional interests include: screening colonoscopy, cancer surgery, ventral hernia, and more.
300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304

Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD is a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA specializing in general surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care and UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE.

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Office Locations

Stanford Health Care

1300 Crane Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 498-6500
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300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 723-4000
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Some issues Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated as a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA during 2013 were open surgery, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 19
abscess drainage 12
doctor visit 357
gastrointestinal procedures 19
incision and drainage 12
minor procedures 12
open surgery 19
skin surgery 12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD.

Gender
Male 100
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 224
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated during 2013 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 12
Dementia 7
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated as a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA during 2014 were open surgery, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 20
abscess drainage 12
doctor visit 347
gastrointestinal procedures 20
incision and drainage 12
minor procedures 12
open surgery 20
skin surgery 12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD.

Gender
Male 109
Female 135
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 210
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 14
Dementia 8
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated as a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA during 2015 were abscess drainage, minor procedures, skin surgery and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 13
abscess drainage 16
doctor visit 332
gastrointestinal procedures 13
incision and drainage 16
minor procedures 16
open surgery 13
skin surgery 16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD.

Gender
Male 230
Female 302
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 472
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 26
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 238
From 75 to 84 196
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 13
Dementia 0
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated as a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA during 2016 were open surgery, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 24
abscess drainage 19
doctor visit 363
gastrointestinal procedures 24
incision and drainage 19
minor procedures 19
open surgery 24
skin surgery 19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD.

Gender
Male 136
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 240
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 134
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 17
Dementia 6
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated as a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA during 2017 were open surgery, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 25
abscess drainage 13
doctor visit 307
gastrointestinal procedures 25
incision and drainage 13
minor procedures 13
open surgery 25
skin surgery 13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 213
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 11
Dementia 7
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated as a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA during 2018 were abscess drainage, minor procedures, skin surgery and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 18
abscess drainage 20
doctor visit 317
gastrointestinal procedures 18
incision and drainage 20
minor procedures 20
open surgery 18
skin surgery 20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD.

Gender
Male 109
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 206
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 12
Dementia 6
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated as a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA during 2019 were open surgery, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 38
abscess drainage 23
doctor visit 358
gastrointestinal procedures 38
incision and drainage 23
minor procedures 23
open surgery 38
skin surgery 23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD.

Gender
Male 134
Female 156
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 231
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 24
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 122
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 18
Dementia 6
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated as a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA during 2020 were abscess drainage, minor procedures, skin surgery and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 13
doctor visit 298
incision and drainage 13
minor procedures 13
skin surgery 13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD.

Gender
Male 115
Female 119
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 194
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 5
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated as a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA during 2021 were open surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 22
doctor visit 362
gastrointestinal procedures 22
open surgery 22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD.

Gender
Male 141
Female 126
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 227
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 16
Dementia 6
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated as a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA during 2022 were abscess drainage, minor procedures, skin surgery and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
abscess drainage 12
doctor visit 279
gastrointestinal procedures 11
incision and drainage 12
minor procedures 12
open surgery 11
skin surgery 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD.

Gender
Male 137
Female 117
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 212
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 15
Dementia 0
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated as a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA during 2023 were open surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
doctor visit 262
gastrointestinal procedures 11
open surgery 11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD.

Gender
Male 120
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 182
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 103
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 15
Dementia 0
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated as a general surgeon in Menlo Park, CA were open surgery, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and abscess drainage.

abdominal surgery 20
abscess drainage 15
doctor visit 325
gastrointestinal procedures 20
incision and drainage 15
minor procedures 15
open surgery 20
skin surgery 15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 147
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 14
Non-Hispanic White 237
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 8
Age
75 to 84 103
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 125

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 14
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Dementia 4
Cancer 25

Education & Training

Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, General Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (1978)

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Stanford Health Care
UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Martin Irwin Bronk, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Menlo Park, CA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Davol Inc. $120 PHASIX
$120
Genentech USA, Inc. $68 Kadcyla
$68
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $188

Biography

Dr. Martin Bronk is a general surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Menlo Park, CA and Palo Alto, CA. He is rated highly by his patients. His areas of expertise include cancer surgery, ventral hernia, and sigmoidoscopy. Dr. Bronk graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

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