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Dr. Robert McKenna Jr, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 73
Dr. Robert McKenna Jr, MD
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Dr. Robert McKenna Jr, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Santa Monica, CA.
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Dr. Robert McKenna Jr, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 73
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Robert McKenna Jr, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Santa Monica, CA.

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Dr. McKenna Jr graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1977 and completed a residency at Hospital Good Samaritan.Dr. Robert McKenna Jr, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Santa Monica, CA and has 47 years experience. Dr. McKenna Jr currently practices at Providence Specialty Medical Group and are affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. At present, Dr. McKenna Jr received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 99 times. Dr. McKenna Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. McKenna Jr also speaks Spanish. Dr. McKenna Jr is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Airway Obstruction
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Airway Obstruction
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Airway Obstruction
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Benign Tumor
Cancer
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Chest Wall Tumor
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
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Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
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Lung Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Paralyzed Diaphragm
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Hyperhidrosis
Pulmonary Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Sweaty Palms
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Tracheal Strictures
Tracheobronchomalacia
Zenker's Diverticulum
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Pacing
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System (DPS)
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thoracic Sympathectomy for Sweaty Palms
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Resection
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Thymectomy

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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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Sep 10, 2023
Excellent best Dr ever. I love him so much. He is on point and highly educated, best there is in the world!!! Thank you Dr Mckenna Jr Kim K
Kim K — Sep 10, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Stanford Hospital
    1978
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital Good Samaritan
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • MD Anderson Hosp-Tumor Inst
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert McKenna Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McKenna Jr's profile.

Dr. Robert McKenna Jr, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Robert McKenna Jr, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA