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 December 14, 2025 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ Dr. Essner and his entire staff ... ”

Dr. Essner and his entire staff provide excellent services. I am very pleased with my care.

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“Dr. Essner and his entire staff ...”

Dr. Essner and his entire staff provide excellent services. I am very pleased with my care.

Anonymous 12/14/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 08, 2025 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ Very appreciative and grateful t... ”

Very appreciative and grateful to all at providence Saint johns. Always warm and friendly.

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“Very appreciative and grateful t...”

Very appreciative and grateful to all at providence Saint johns. Always warm and friendly.

Anonymous 12/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 18, 2025 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ Extremely happy with my experien... ”

Extremely happy with my experiences I have received from this facility.

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“Extremely happy with my experien...”

Extremely happy with my experiences I have received from this facility.

Anonymous 11/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 17, 2025 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ The experience was all good.... ”

The experience was all good.

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“The experience was all good....”

The experience was all good.

Anonymous 11/17/2025

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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 December 13, 2025 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ Everything is great... ”

Everything is great

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“Everything is great...”

Everything is great

Anonymous 12/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 20, 2025 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ I have only had excellent experi... ”

I have only had excellent experiences with Dr. Essner for over 40 years.

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“I have only had excellent experi...”

I have only had excellent experiences with Dr. Essner for over 40 years.

Anonymous 11/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 17, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Other than waiting an hour and a... ”

Other than waiting an hour and a half, I was pleased.

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“Other than waiting an hour and a...”

Other than waiting an hour and a half, I was pleased.

Anonymous 11/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 06, 2025 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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Comment - “ So refreshing to have a doctor a... ”

So refreshing to have a doctor actually listen to you and calmly explain your health. Doctor would look you in the eye as he spoke to you. So happy we made the long drive to see Dr. Essner.

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“So refreshing to have a doctor a...”

So refreshing to have a doctor actually listen to you and calmly explain your health. Doctor would look you in the eye as he spoke to you. So happy we made the long drive to see Dr. Essner.

Anonymous 11/06/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 19, 2025 -

Providence Specialty Medical Group - 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard

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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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“Dr. Essner and his staff is the ...”

Anonymous 10/19/2025

Surgeon - Complex General Surgical Oncology

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Tara Kays, - Surgeon

Trevan Fischer, - Surgeon

Anton Bilchik, - Surgeon

Reza Bavarsad Shahripour, - Neurologist

Robert McKenna, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Christine Boley, - Internal Medicine Physician

Melanie Goldfarb, - Surgeon

Jennifer Linehan, - Urologist

Lisa Stern, - Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Gina White, - Urologist

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