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Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker, MD
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Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA.
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Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA.

About

Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA and has 50 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. Dr. Kuchenbecker has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Anal Fissure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kuchenbecker received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kuchenbecker also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kuchenbecker is board certified in General Surgery.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Anoscopy
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anoscopy
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anoscopy
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Anal Fissure
Hemorrhoids
Constipation
Inguinal Hernia
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Umbilical Hernia
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
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)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Pacific Surgical Associates
    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 685W, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 829-9400

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4.1
Based on 13 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Aug 10, 2020
Saved my life 27 yrs ago. God Bless him!
— Aug 10, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kuchenbecker's profile.

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

Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA