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 April 18, 2026 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ This was my first visit for Skin... ”

This was my first visit for Skin cancer and all parts of the visit were a very good experience.

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“This was my first visit for Skin...”

This was my first visit for Skin cancer and all parts of the visit were a very good experience.

Anonymous 04/18/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 01, 2026 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ Punctual, polite, very knowledge... ”

Punctual, polite, very knowledgeable. Have been trusting him for almost over 14 years.

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“Punctual, polite, very knowledge...”

Punctual, polite, very knowledgeable. Have been trusting him for almost over 14 years.

Anonymous 04/01/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 28, 2026 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ Very good experience - both with... ”

Very good experience - both with surgery and aftercare.

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“Very good experience - both with...”

Very good experience - both with surgery and aftercare.

Anonymous 03/28/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 14, 2026 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ Very good the best thanks... ”

Very good the best thanks

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“Very good the best thanks...”

Very good the best thanks

Anonymous 03/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 09, 2026 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ Received exact information regar... ”

Received exact information regarding my issues

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“Received exact information regar...”

Received exact information regarding my issues

Anonymous 03/09/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 08, 2026 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ Dr. Essner and staff are excelle... ”

Dr. Essner and staff are excellent. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

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“Dr. Essner and staff are excelle...”

Dr. Essner and staff are excellent. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Anonymous 04/08/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 31, 2026 -

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Comment - “ My experience was excellent.... ”

My experience was excellent.

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“My experience was excellent....”

My experience was excellent.

Anonymous 03/31/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 21, 2026 -

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Comment - “ The office staff is very respect... ”

The office staff is very respectful and friendly.Dr. Esner and his nurse practitioner are excellent.

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“The office staff is very respect...”

The office staff is very respectful and friendly.Dr. Esner and his nurse practitioner are excellent.

Anonymous 03/21/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 14, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very happy with provider's care.... ”

Very happy with provider's care.

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“Very happy with provider's care....”

Very happy with provider's care.

Anonymous 03/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 07, 2026 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ He was nice but I waited 40 minu... ”

He was nice but I waited 40 minutes

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“He was nice but I waited 40 minu...”

He was nice but I waited 40 minutes

Anonymous 03/07/2026

Surgeon - Complex General Surgical Oncology

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Christine Boley, - Internal Medicine Physician

Tara Kays, - Surgeon

Melanie Goldfarb, - Surgeon

John Robertson, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Timothy Kristedja, - Internal Medicine Physician

Gina White, - Urologist

Robert McKenna, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Timothy Wilson, - Urologist

Jennifer Linehan, - Urologist

Ana Rocha, - Internal Medicine Physician

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