Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

Dr. Robert Cole

General Surgery
Main Office
2730 Wilshire Blvd Ste 550, 
Santa Monica, CA 
44 Years of Experience

Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
Main Office
2730 Wilshire Blvd Ste 550, 
Santa Monica, CA 
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Overview

Robert Cole is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Cole has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Hysterectomy.

Graduate Year
1982
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in CA
Hospital Affiliations
Saint John's Health Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Main Office
2730 Wilshire Blvd Ste 550, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Call: 310-829-4469
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Dr. Tuai attended Ohio State University, College of Medicine after he received his Undergraduate Degree in Biochemistry at UC Davis in 1992. He completed his general surgery residency at UC San Francisco/Fresno, where he spent a year as a clinical instructor in the Department of Surgery, before beginning a private practice in Chino. He joined the Group in December, 2004.Dr. Tuai is a Board Certified surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons who has extensive experience with advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques including robotic surgery.Dr. Tuai's passion is minimally invasive surgeries, especially involving the colon, stomach, gall bladder, and hernias. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Korean.Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Tuai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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      • Cellulitis
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      • Choledocholithiasis
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