
Preparing for Surgery
A Patient Guide to Pilonidal Disease: The FAQ
Get ready to be cured of your painful Pilonidal Disease. Read everything you need to know about undergoing the Cleft Lift procedure at The Sternberg Clinic of Pilonidal Surgery.
Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg explains what patients want to know ahead of surgery day and how to recover quickly.
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Patient Resources
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The Patient Journey
Strategies for a Successful Surgery
Patient Testimonials: The Blog
Read success stories from surgery patients
- ‘I’m back to doing my daily activities again and even more’I honestly have no clue where to start. But long story short, the first time I started to notice my problem with Pilonidal Disease was back in December of 2018. Went to urgent care the next day and all theyContinue reading “‘I’m back to doing my daily activities again and even more’”
- Patient Prep: Traveling to San Francisco for Pilonidal care during COVID-19This has been a difficult eight months for all of us. The time has been particularly challenging for patients with Pilonidal Disease, particularly those who must to travel outside of their local medical community to find a surgeon who canContinue reading “Patient Prep: Traveling to San Francisco for Pilonidal care during COVID-19”
- ‘The “Guru” of pilonidal disease’Dr. Sternberg saved my son from years of problems and potential surgeries! He is an amazing doctor and we feel so fortunate to have been referred to him. My 16-year-old son had pilonidal disease and was treated at Urgent CareContinue reading “‘The “Guru” of pilonidal disease’”
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To learn more about treating your Pilonidal Disease with surgery and the Cleft Lift procedure, contact our office staff for information or to schedule an appointment.
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Weekends: Closed
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American College of Surgeons, and Pilonidal Support Alliance