Experienced in Diarrhea

Dr. Michael J. Santoro

Gastroenterology
Providence
27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
Mission Viejo, CA 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Diarrhea
Providence
27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
Mission Viejo, CA 
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Overview

Michael Santoro is a Gastroenterologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Santoro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in CA
Hospital Affiliations
Providence Mission Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Medicaid
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Call: 949-364-5090

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Improving patient care through the prism of psychology: application of Maslow's hierarchy to sedation, delirium, and early mobility in the intensive care unit.
Improving patient care through the prism of psychology: application of Maslow's hierarchy to sedation, delirium, and early mobility in the intensive care unit.
Journal: Journal of critical care
Published: January 10, 2014
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