Overview
Richard Essner is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California.
Dr. Essner is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Liposarcoma, and Tissue Biopsy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Essner is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Essner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Essner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Essner by calling their office at 310-829-8317. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Essner a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Essner is classified as an Elite expert for Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Richard Essner specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Essner is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Richard Essner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Essner has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Essner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Essner accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Essner accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-829-8317 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- MelanomaDr. Essner isElite. Learn about Melanoma.
- Distinguished
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Essner isDistinguished. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Essner isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Essner isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Essner isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Essner isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Essner isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Essner isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.