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Richard Essner

Surgeon - Complex General Surgical Oncology

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Richard Essner is a Surgeon - Complex General Surgical Oncology practicing in Santa Monica, CA

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Our experience with our provider we couldn't be more pleased and grateful for his thorough explanation and support and guidance on my health case.…

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Provider Training

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Residency - University Of Nc Hosps, General Surgery; Jackson Mem Hospital/Jackson Health, General SurgeryNot Specified

CertificationCert. BodyYear
SurgerySurgeryNot Specified

Specialties

Languages Spoken
English
Medical Specialties
  • Surgeon - Sub-Specialty: Complex General Surgical Oncology

Surgery

Years In Practice: 33 (started in 1992)

Accepts New Patients: Yes

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Average Rating: 5
Number of Reviews: 219
Most Recent Review: 09/08/2025
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Our experience with our provider we couldn't be more pleased and grateful for his thorough explanation and support and guidance on my health case.

Anonymous 09/08/2025
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Dr Essner and his team were prom...

Dr Essner and his team were prompt and professional. I was asked specific questions regarding my treatment and expectations and preferences. My tests and physical exam were clear, and I was told to check back next year for a recheck or earlier if I felt I needed it. I was completely satisfied

Anonymous 08/07/2025
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Everything about saint john's wa...

Everything about saint john's was amazing and all the nurses and staff were very friendly and very informative and very respectful and patient with me..... The doctors and the surgeons came to my bedside often and asked me how I was doing as well.As informed of everything that was happening and was going to happen as well what happened already. I am very happy with my stay at saint john's and the treatment I received there. It was so good, I can't wait till I get hurt again so I can go back.Ha ha ha ha....

Anonymous 07/26/2025
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Great care great facility...

Great care great facility

Anonymous 07/19/2025
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As a new patient, I was treated ...

As a new patient, I was treated with care and respect. It was a good experience.

Anonymous 06/21/2025
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Feel very comfortable that I am ...

Feel very comfortable that I am under such good care of Dr. Essner and he will support and care for me with any future issues I may encounter after having melanoma.

Anonymous 08/25/2025
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All good. They helped arrange al...

All good. They helped arrange all the pr-op tests and helped me schedule to see a cardiologist in a very tight time frame.

Anonymous 07/29/2025
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Just wanted to.say the Dr was wo...

Just wanted to.say the Dr was wonderful easy to talk to and just a wonderful manThe staff great people there for me.

Anonymous 07/26/2025
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Dr Essner is TRUE ASSET TO PROVI...

Dr Essner is TRUE ASSET TO PROVIDENCE. He has a keen understanding of all of my medical needs including my melanoma. He is very very thorough and detailed in his explanations. He exemplifies all the qualities of what a true ideal doctor should be!! His PA or NP (I am forgetting her name) is also the BEST!! She is exceptionally skilled, delivers high quality care and deep knowledge!! It is rare to find a dynamic team like Dr. Essner's!!

Anonymous 06/28/2025
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Excellent experience...

Excellent experience

Anonymous 06/19/2025
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