Dr. Santillano completed her undergraduate training at Penn State University and pre-medical studies at Harvard University.  She entered Temple University School of Medicine after serving in the US Peace Corps, where she volunteered as a Health Educator in Ecuador, South America. She completed her surgical internship and residency at Temple University Hospital in her hometown of Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Santillano has broad surgical experience and specializes in minimally invasive surgery including advanced laparoscopy and DaVinci robotic surgery. She is an expert in diseases of the breast, performing surgery for both benign and cancerous lesions. Dr. Santillano is fluent in Spanish, se habla español. She joined the Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay in 2014.As a Physician, I believe: Patients should be treated as I want my family to be treated. Trust. Respect. Patients have a right to be informed of risks, benefits and alternatives to treatment. As a General Surgeon, I believe: It is a privledge to know my patients inside and out, literally. Surgery should be done only when necessary and the benefit outweighs the risk. Tests, whether x-rays or bloodwork, should be done to clarify or improve diagnosis and/or treatment options. I love what I do!. Dr. Santillano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

Jessica Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

Holly Moore is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Waddlehas broad surgical experience and specializes in minimally invasive surgery includingadvanced laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, endoscopy and DaVinci robotic surgery. Dr. Waddle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Meige Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Rami Dakkuri is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Dakkuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Dakkuri is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Hansman is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hansman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hansman is currently accepting new patients.

Kathleen Hertzer is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hertzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Colostomy. Dr. Hertzer is currently accepting new patients.

Igbekele Daodu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Daodu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Endoscopy.

Louis Lee is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy.

Paul Nguyen is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

Isaac Chankai is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Chankai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Ryan Nolan is a General Surgeon in Watsonville, California. Dr. Nolan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Myringotomy.