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Charles M. Eichler, MD

Vascular Surgery
Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Parnassus
415-353-4385
Portrait of Charles M. Eichler
Portrait of Charles M. Eichler
ucsf logo

Charles M. Eichler, MD

Vascular Surgery
Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Parnassus
415-353-4385

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About me

Dr. Charles M. Eichler is a specialist in both traditional and endovascular surgery. He has devoted his career to performing complex operations involving all aspects of arterial circulation, including surgery of the aorta, carotid arteries and lower extremities. He has extensive experience in lower extremity reconstruction for both claudication (impaired gait from obstructed arteries) and limb-threatening ischemia (limited blood flow). He is recognized as an expert in hemodialysis access surgery, a minimally invasive procedure to create a passageway that will facilitate dialysis treatments.

Eichler earned his medical degree from St. Louis University in 1978. He completed his residency in general surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in peripheral vascular surgery. He also completed a fellowship in endovascular surgery at Texas Tech University.

Education & training

Board certification

  • General Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Fellowship

  • Cardiovascular Surgery, Sequoia Hospital

Residency

  • General Surgery, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Internship

  • General Surgery, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Degree

  • MD, St Louis University School of Medicine

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    Average rating

    4.7
    4.7 out of 5 Stars
    146 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 26, 2026

      Excellent from the time I walked in until I left

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 26, 2026

      Dr. Shinohara and his staff are superb. Chainged my medication for the better. Was reassuring regarding treatment. Excellent all around

    • 4.8 out of 5 Stars
      February 21, 2026

      Had BP issue at visit and doctor responded immediately and sent him to ER

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 8, 2026

      Overall quality of care was exceptional.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 15, 2025

      Excellent

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 3, 2025

      Dr Eichler is the first vascular surgeon in 40+ years that could look at my previous subclavian repair and carotids and knowledgeably assess current condition. His assessment has removed any concerns about my condition.

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