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Dr. Richard Essner, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 65
Dr. Richard Essner, MD
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Dr. Richard Essner, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, CA.
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Dr. Richard Essner, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 65
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Richard Essner, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, CA.

About

Dr. Essner graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at University of North Carolina School of Medicine.Dr. Richard Essner, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, CA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Essner currently practices at Providence Specialty Medical Group and are affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. At present, Dr. Essner received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 174 times. Dr. Essner's office accepts new patients. Dr. Essner also speaks Spanish. Dr. Essner is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Brain Cancer
Bone Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
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Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
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Oral Cancer Screening
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Skin Screenings
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Providence Specialty Medical Group
    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Dec 16, 2024
Everyone is helpful and very understanding. I am thankful for the care and assistance I receive anytime I have questions or concerns.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ucla Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Essner, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Essner's profile.

Dr. Richard Essner, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Essner, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA