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Richard Essner
Surgeon - Complex General Surgical Oncology

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  • Board Certified

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

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Dr Essner is cold, officious, condescending, dismissive and borderline rude. However, he successfully remove skin cancer from my body, for which I am grateful. I appreciate his surgical skills but was incensed by his tone deaf interactions with me. He made it impossible to feel positive about returning to the office for nee…

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Provider Training

InstitutionFocusYear
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: 34 (started in 1992)

Accepts New Patients: Yes

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Average Rating: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 301
Most Recent Review: 10/22/2026
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Provider Evaluation 5.0

Clear Explanations 5.0
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“Dr Essner is cold, officious, co...”

Dr Essner is cold, officious, condescending, dismissive and borderline rude. However, he successfully remove skin cancer from my body, for which I am grateful. I appreciate his surgical skills but was incensed by his tone deaf interactions with me. He made it impossible to feel positive about returning to the office for needed follow-up, thereby impacting my care and treatment which, ironically, I believe he is actually interested in.

Anonymous 10/22/2026
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“Very good experience....”

Very good experience.

Anonymous 09/26/2026
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“Everyone has been wonderful. Th...”

Everyone has been wonderful. Thank you.

Anonymous 09/18/2026
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“All Good!...”

All Good!

Anonymous 09/14/2026
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“Great Dr. and great PA! Great t...”

Great Dr. and great PA! Great team!

Anonymous 10/19/2026
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“Dr. Richard Essner and staff gav...”

Dr. Richard Essner and staff gave me the bestOf medical service. I would refer him to patients any time.

Anonymous 10/09/2026
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“All good....”

All good.

Anonymous 09/26/2026
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“Good listener. Clear explanation...”

Good listener. Clear explanations in answers.

Anonymous 09/14/2026
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“The best care...”

The best care

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