Overview
Dr. Richard Straker is a board-certified UCI Health surgeon who specializes in surgery of the small intestine, colon, rectum and anus. This includes the medical and surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, colon and rectal cancer, anal cancer, benign anorectal disease and a multitude of other acute and chronic illnesses affecting the intestines. He has a special interest in performing minimally invasive surgery, maintaining/restoring gastrointestinal continuity and anal sphincter preservation.He received his medical degree from the University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. He completed a residency in general surgery training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship specializing in colon and rectal surgery at UC Irvine.Straker is active in both clinical and translational research, with a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.
His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Anal Fissure, and Hemorrhoids.
Dr. Straker is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).
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Locations
18637 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Linda, CA 92886
19208 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
1301 North Rose Drive, Placentia, CA 92870
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Straker has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard J. Straker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard J. Straker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard J. Straker by calling their office at 714-790-8600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
What conditions does Dr. Richard J. Straker specialize in?
While Dr. Richard J. Straker is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Anal Fissure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard J. Straker accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard J. Straker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-790-8600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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