Mark Vierra, MD - Monterey (CA)

5 /5 Bryan Whittaker: Dr. Vierra is a saint and saved my life! I was diagnosed with colon cancer. I was still in shock and he had the compassion to call me into his office during my time of literal terror. Dr. Vierra put me at ease and chose to do surgery, which was successful, no more cancer!!! Dr. Vierra saw me daily in the hospital. His professionalism, care and compassion was the absolute best. His office staff were top notch as well. Thank you Dr. Vierra for saving my life.

5 /5 Kathy Cuen-Ashby: What a blessing it was the day I was referred to this wonderful physician! He went above and beyond to help me with an issue that wasnt even related to the reason why I was there for my appt. Outstanding doctor, and outstanding human being! Thank you Dr Vierra!

5 /5 Caryle Smith: Dr. Mark Vierra is an amazing and experienced surgeon and he saved my life! He knows what he is doing and not right out of Med School - been around the block - so to speak. I was in the hospital 5 days and he checked up on me almost daily. Very kind, gentle, knowledgeable - we are so lucky we have him on the planet!

5 /5 Robert Butler: Mark is the smartest and most well read surgeon I know. He is excellent at his craft, and I refer all my best patients to him. The always get an honest and very well/educated opinion, and when sugery is necessary the results are the absolute best possible! Such was the case when I developed progressive severe abdominal pain while I was at the Santa Cruz boardwalk with my 11 children. Before long I could hardly walk, and I was in terrific pain, with chills. My son drove me to CHOMP hospital in Monterey, and we were met by Dr. Mark Vierra. I told him it was my gallbladder. He agreed, but he ordered a STAT ultrasound anyway. It was read as "normal!" He looked at me and said, "I still think its your gallbladder! What do you think? I agreed, so he decided to do emergency surgery. If turned out the gallbladder had stretched out to 3-4 x normal size, and it was gangrenous. There were already several tiny areas of leakage, and it looked like it was sbout to explode! He took it out, and I was able to go home and work the next day. If he had paused and waited for more testing, he felt that the gallbladder would have literally exploded inside me within an hour. His good judgement saved my life! As a physician, I have a unique perspective, especially after having been his patient. You will never find. Ether than Mark Vierra MD.

5 /5 Roberts James “JHR”: This man is amazing: Calm, thoughtful, considerate and genuinely concerned about the welfare of his patients. He takes as much time as necessary to examine and diagnose your issue(s) then suggests treatment(s) which he thoroughly explains. Alternatives are likewise explained. Im not a fan of the current assembly line method of practicing medicine so I feel fortunate to have met Doctor Vierra as he is of that old school philosophy Ive missed for many years. Im comfortable that Im in skilled hands.