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Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD
4.5 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA.

About

Dr. Santillano graduated from Temple University. Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Santillano currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital. Dr. Santillano has experience treating conditions like Ventral Hernia, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Santillano received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Santillano's office accepts new patients. Dr. Santillano also speaks Spanish. Dr. Santillano is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ventral Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ventral Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ventral Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Breast Lump
Hidradenitis
Abdominal Pain
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lobular Carcinoma
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Abscess
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecomastia
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • Amerihealth
  • Access Plus Savenet
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • Humana
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay Medical Corp.
    1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 464-9962
  2. 2 Watsonville Community Hospital
    75 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA 95076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 464-9962
  3. 3 Dominican Hospital
    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 464-9962
  4. 4 Santa Cruz Surgery Center
    3003 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 462-5512

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4.5
Based on 11 Reviews
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Sep 25, 2023
She did a great job explaining the surgery before and answering questions after. The laparoscopic ascending colon surgery and recovery went smoothly. She regularly checked up on my husband in the hospital and after he got out.
— Sep 25, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Temple U/Temple University Hospital
    2006
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Santillano's profile.

Dr. Santillano frequently treats the following conditions: Ventral Hernia, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

  • Watsonville Community Hospital

    75 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA