Dr. Jeffrey A. Sternberg, founder of The Sternberg Clinic in San Francisco, has been named a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor for the 14th consecutive year, distinguishing himself among the top 7% of U.S. physicians. His recognition stems from exceptional clinical excellence and specialized expertise in treating complex colorectal conditions, particularly pilonidal disease.
Pilonidal disease, a chronic infection affecting 1-3% of adolescents and young adults, has traditionally been misunderstood and poorly treated. Dr. Sternberg has pioneered a revolutionary surgical approach known as the Cleft Lift Procedure, which addresses the root cause of the condition with remarkable success. With a reoperation rate of less than 1% across 1,300 consecutive cases, his technique represents a significant advancement in surgical treatment.
Beyond pilonidal disease, Dr. Sternberg treats a range of colorectal conditions and is double board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. His academic credentials include graduating magna cum laude from Dartmouth College and completing advanced training at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
The Castle Connolly Top Doctor designation represents a peer-reviewed recognition of medical excellence, selected based on rigorous criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and professional history. For Dr. Sternberg, this repeated honor underscores his commitment to innovative, patient-centered surgical care.
