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Dr. Richard Essner, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 65
Dr. Richard Essner, MD
5.0 (115 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Essner, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA.
Dr. Richard Essner, MD
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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 Oncology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA.

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Dr. Richard Essner, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at University of North Carolina School of Medicine.They currently practice 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 115 times. Their 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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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Urinary Tract Cancer
Brain Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Lung Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chordoma
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ewing's Sarcoma
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Graft vs Host Disease
Hiatal Hernia
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
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Kaposi's Sarcoma
Lip Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
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Neutropenia
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Oral Cancer
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
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Varicose Veins
Abdominoplasty
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Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Cancer Screening
Cancer Treatment
Colectomy
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Oral Cancer Screening
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Skin Screenings
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
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  • Priority Select HMO
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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • MultiPlan PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Providence Specialty Medical Group
    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    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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4 Stars (4)
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1 Star (0)

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Mar 11, 2024
It was the most professional I have ever had
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Comprehensive cancer care

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Richard Essner, MD is a surgical oncology specialist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 38 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1985. He specializes in Surgical Oncology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
Specialties*
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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