
Nicholas Prindeze, MD
Board-Certified General Surgeon | Specialist in Minimally Invasive Foregut & Robotic Surgery
About Dr. Prindeze
Dr. Nicholas Prindeze is a general and gastrointestinal surgeon specializing in diseases of the esophagus and stomach. His clinical practice includes foregut cancer surgery, particularly gastric and esophageal cancers, as well as gastroesophageal reflux disease, hiatal and paraesophageal hernias, complex abdominal wall reconstruction, and other general surgical conditions.
Dr. Prindeze completed his general surgery residency at Georgetown University in Washington, DC and advanced fellowship training at the University of California, Irvine, with an emphasis on minimally invasive and advanced gastrointestinal surgery. He also has an extensive background in engineering and medical device development, including training in medical technology innovation through Stanford Biodesign — combining technical expertise with clinical and surgical practice.
Dr. Prindeze is committed to advancing cancer care through multidisciplinary treatment, clinical research, and surgical innovation, with academic interests focused on improving cancer outcomes and developing new technologies that address unmet needs in surgical care.
Areas of Expertise
Foregut & Gastric Cancer Surgery
Esophageal Cancer Surgery
Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hiatal & Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
General Surgery
Medical Device Innovation & Surgical Technology
Education & Training
Fellowship
Advanced Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery
University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Fellowship
Biodesign Innovation
Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, Stanford University
Residency
General Surgery
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital & Washington Hospital Center
Medical School
MD, Magna Cum Laude
St. George's University
Graduate Studies
MS, Biomedical Engineering
Columbia University
Undergraduate
BS, Bioengineering
University of Maryland, College Park
Certifications & Licensure
American Board of Surgery, Board Certified
California Physician and Surgeon License
