New Search 11338 John K. Shaver, MD (949) 364-1007 Primary Specialties General Surgery Medical Groups & Affiliations Mission Hospital Affiliated Physicians Saddleback Valley Surgical-Medical Group Additional Languages Spoken English Primary Office Address: Saddleback Valley Surgical-Medical Group 26732 Crown Valley Pkwy. Suite 351 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Phone: (949) 364-1007 Fax: (949) 364-0317 Hours: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sun closed. Web Page: www.mission4health.com www.saddlebackvalleysurgery.com Recommend this Physician Request an Update for this Physician Get Directions The patient rating score is based on responses and comments from Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a 10 point scale, with 10 being the best score. These scores are then translated to a 5 point scale in order to display results in a 5 Star rating. Comments are also gathered from the same survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered libel, or may contain private health information, or is unrelated to the provider being reviewed. Learn more about Press Ganey star rating calculations HealthCalling Articles Minimally Invasive Surgery Promises Lasting Relief From GERD Physician Bio Dr. Shaver graduated with Honors from University of California, Davis with his Bachelor of Science in Physiology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1988. He completed his General Surgery Residency, as well as an additional two year Endocrine Surgery fellowship at University of California, San Francisco. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, and member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Shaver has served as Mission Hospital’s Chief of Surgery and Director of Trauma. Dr. Shaver maintains a tireless schedule with the complete complement of General Surgery patients, including those with hernias, cancers and benign disorders of the breast, colon, skin, pancreas and liver. Education Medical School: Vanderbilt University- College of Medicine - Nashville, Tennessee Internship: UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus - San Francisco, California Residency: University of California- San Francisco UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus - San Francisco, California Residency: UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus - San Francisco, California Fellowship: Mount Zion Medical Center - San Francisco, California - 1993 Certifications American Board of Surgery Areas of Expertise Special interests of Dr. Shaver include Advanced Laparoscopic procedures such as laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), laparoscopic hiatal and paraesophageal hernia repair, laparoscopic-assisted colorectal resection, and laparoscopic adrenalectomy. He is on the forefront of minimally invasive operations treating endocrine surgical diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. Areas of Interest General Surgery