Richard Essner

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - University Of Nc Hosps, General Surgery; Jackson Mem Hospital/Jackson Health, General Surgery		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Surgery	Surgery	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on October 30, 2025 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ Always a good visit... ”

Always a good visit

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“Always a good visit...”

Always a good visit

Anonymous 10/30/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 16, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Essner basically saved my li... ”

Dr. Essner basically saved my life. He did a wonderful job with the surgery and shows genuine dedication and kindness during all of our follow up visits.

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“Dr. Essner basically saved my li...”

Dr. Essner basically saved my life. He did a wonderful job with the surgery and shows genuine dedication and kindness during all of our follow up visits.

Anonymous 10/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 07, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr relationship excellent... ”

Dr relationship excellent

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“Dr relationship excellent...”

Dr relationship excellent

Anonymous 10/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 04, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Always a good experience... ”

Always a good experience

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“Always a good experience...”

Always a good experience

Anonymous 10/04/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 26, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Eisner is the best !... ”

Dr. Eisner is the best !

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“Dr. Eisner is the best !...”

Dr. Eisner is the best !

Anonymous 09/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 19, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Essner and his staff is the ... ”

Dr. Essner and his staff is the best that one could possibly hope for in a Dr.. I have nothing but praise for him as a Dr. WhoIs very caring and open to listening to what I have to say or asking questions and getting answers.

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Anonymous 10/19/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 16, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Good experience.Valet parking is... ”

Good experience.Valet parking is very expensive

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“Good experience.Valet parking is...”

Good experience.Valet parking is very expensive

Anonymous 10/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 04, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Good professional care... ”

Good professional care

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“Good professional care...”

Good professional care

Anonymous 10/04/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 27, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Excellence!... ”

Excellence!

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“Excellence!...”

Excellence!

Anonymous 09/27/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 25, 2025 -

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Comment - “ All around awesome!... ”

All around awesome!

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“All around awesome!...”

All around awesome!

Anonymous 09/25/2025

Surgeon - Complex General Surgical Oncology

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Melanie Goldfarb, - Surgeon

Christine Boley, - Internal Medicine Physician

Ana Rocha, - Internal Medicine Physician

Timothy Kristedja, - Internal Medicine Physician

Jennifer Linehan, - Urologist

Tara Kays, - Surgeon

Timothy Wilson, - Urologist

Anton Bilchik, - Surgeon

John Robertson, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Robert McKenna, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

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