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Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD
4.3 (98 Ratings)

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Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD is a General Surgeon in Orange, CA.
Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD
4.3 (98 Ratings)
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Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Orange, CA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD is a General Surgeon in Orange, CA.

About

Dr. Shanmugan graduated from Temple University. Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD is a General Surgeon in Orange, CA and has 17 years experience. Dr. Shanmugan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Shanmugan has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shanmugan received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 98 times. Dr. Shanmugan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shanmugan is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Anorectal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Wedge Resection Colon
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
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    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Geisinger Health Plan
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  • Aetna
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  • Blue Choice Advantage
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UCI Medical Center
    101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
  2. 2 Office
    3737 Market St Fl 20, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  3. 3 Uci Health Digestive Disease Center-High Desert
    17203 Jasmine St, Victorville, CA 92395
  4. 4 Marc Gianzero MD Professional Corporation
    1640 Newport Blvd Ste 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shanmugan
4.3
Based on 98 Reviews
5 Stars (72)
4 Stars (9)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (13)

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Patient Reviews
May 17, 2024
Dr explained what he found after examining me...I felt much better...
— May 17, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shanmugan's profile.

Dr. Shanmugan frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr, Orange, CA