Specializing in Surgery for Pilonidal Disease
We are a specialized surgical practice that cares for patients with Pilonidal Disease and anorectal disorders. Patients from around the world visit the Sternberg Clinic for treatment and surgery.
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About Us
The Sternberg Clinic in San Francisco
- What is that dark thing protruding from the lump above my Buttock Crack?If you’ve noticed a small red lump near the top of your buttock cleft — especially if there’s a strand poking out of it — you might be wondering, what on earth is that? That dark bit you’re seeing is actually a tuft of hair, sitting in the opening of a pilonidal sinus (that’s theContinue reading “What is that dark thing protruding from the lump above my Buttock Crack?”
Helping patients around the globe overcome Pilonidal Disease
Jeffrey Sternberg, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a highly-skilled, board-certified surgeon best known for his innovative surgery for pilonidal disease (often inaccurately called a pilonidal cyst), a painful skin and tissue infection near the tailbone.
At The Sternberg Clinic in San Francisco, Dr. Sternberg has treated over 2,000 cases of pilonidal disease since 2000. His surgical protocol, known as the Cleft Lift procedure, has cured nearly 100% of his patients from this common but little-known disease.
Profile
Meet your surgeon…
Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg
After many years performing major abdominal operations including open and laparoscopic resections for colon cancer, rectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, and Ulcerative colitis, I have chosen to concentrate my efforts in a few highly specialized areas of surgery where I feel I can make the greatest positive impact on patients.
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Treating Pilonidal Disease
Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg explains what Pilonidal Disease is, and isn’t
Pilonidal disease is often referred to as a ‘Pilonidal Cyst’, but that’s a misnomer
The Cleft Lift procedure has revolutionized Pilonidal Surgery
Are you a candidate for Cleft Lift surgery for pilonidal cyst and to treat your Pilonidal Disease? Start here
The Sternberg Clinic also performs other general and colorectal surgical ambulatory procedures.
Please contact our office for more information or to schedule an appointment
Podcast
Pilonidal Podcast: Dr. Sternberg explores the disease in 3 min. or less.
Ep. 1: What is Pilonidal Disease?
Hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Founder of The Sternberg Clinic for Pilonidal Surgery in San Francisco, California
Patient Resources
“If you can travel to San Francisco to dine at a fine restaurant or see a show, you can certainly travel to San Francisco to improve your life!”
-Patient at The Sternberg Clinic
Music
A Song for a Healer
A friend, Clayton Barhorst (an MD), wrote and recorded this song (A Song for a Healer).
Patient Testimonials: The Blog
Read success stories from surgery patients
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Life-Changing Pilonidal Surgery
My Teen’s Success Story with The Sternberg Clinic My teenage daughter is now over two years post operation and it has been life-changing! This is your sign to contact this clinic if you are having pilonidal issues! Prior to seeking expert pilonidal surgery help from this clinic, my daughter suffered a year and a half,
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100% Healed without Signs of Pilonidal Disease
2022, The Initial Diagnosis In 2022 my son was diagnosed with pilonidal disease. After several rounds of antibiotic and lancing we went to a very renowned surgeon in our area who told us that surgery is the answer. My son underwent surgery to remove the diseased tissue. We were told it needed to heal from
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I have No Pain, No Drainage, and can Finally Live my Life
I am so Thankful for Finding Dr. Sternberg After 7 years and 5 failed surgeries, I was worried I was going to have to live with my Pilonidal Disease my whole life. Thankfully, a doctor in the Bay Area pointed me in the direction of Dr. Sternberg’s clinic. Dr Sternberg was incredibly friendly and his
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