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 February 08, 2026 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ Everyone was very friendly and e... ”

Everyone was very friendly and efficient. Very good experience.

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“Everyone was very friendly and e...”

Everyone was very friendly and efficient. Very good experience.

Anonymous 02/08/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 07, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Doctor extremely knowledgeable a... ”

Doctor extremely knowledgeable about medical subject.

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“Doctor extremely knowledgeable a...”

Doctor extremely knowledgeable about medical subject.

Anonymous 02/07/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 03, 2026 -

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Comment - “ I am very pleased with the care ... ”

I am very pleased with the care provided by Dr. Essner and his team.

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“I am very pleased with the care ...”

I am very pleased with the care provided by Dr. Essner and his team.

Anonymous 02/03/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 22, 2026 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ Very pleased with the level of u... ”

Very pleased with the level of understandable detail in our discussion also pleased with how quickly the appointment for surgery was arranged

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“Very pleased with the level of u...”

Very pleased with the level of understandable detail in our discussion also pleased with how quickly the appointment for surgery was arranged

Anonymous 01/22/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 18, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Essner and everyone on his s... ”

Dr. Essner and everyone on his staff are kind, professional, explain everything clearly, and are very responsive. I couldn't be happier with the care I receive.

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“Dr. Essner and everyone on his s...”

Dr. Essner and everyone on his staff are kind, professional, explain everything clearly, and are very responsive. I couldn't be happier with the care I receive.

Anonymous 01/18/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 07, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very good... ”

Very good

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“Very good...”

Very good

Anonymous 02/07/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 05, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Excellent care... ”

Excellent care

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“Excellent care...”

Excellent care

Anonymous 02/05/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 24, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very attentive, timely, makes su... ”

Very attentive, timely, makes sure I understand ehat the procedure was about.

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“Very attentive, timely, makes su...”

Very attentive, timely, makes sure I understand ehat the procedure was about.

Anonymous 01/24/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 18, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Essner is an amazing Doctor. ... ”

Dr Essner is an amazing Doctor. Knowledgeable, kind, and takes his time. I never feel rushed. I am very happy he is my oncologist.

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“Dr Essner is an amazing Doctor. ...”

Dr Essner is an amazing Doctor. Knowledgeable, kind, and takes his time. I never feel rushed. I am very happy he is my oncologist.

Anonymous 01/18/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 12, 2026 -

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Comment - “ I had consultation on Wednesday ... ”

I had consultation on Wednesday and surgery next day. Everything went smoothly during this stressful time.

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“I had consultation on Wednesday ...”

I had consultation on Wednesday and surgery next day. Everything went smoothly during this stressful time.

Anonymous 01/12/2026

Surgeon - Complex General Surgical Oncology

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Robert McKenna, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Melanie Goldfarb, - Surgeon

Christine Boley, - Internal Medicine Physician

Jennifer Linehan, - Urologist

Reza Bavarsad Shahripour, - Neurologist

Timothy Kristedja, - Internal Medicine Physician

Przemyslaw Twardowski, - Internal Medicine Physician

Anton Bilchik, - Surgeon

Timothy Wilson, - Urologist

Ana Rocha, - Internal Medicine Physician

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