Overview
Dr. Steven Mills is a UCI Health surgeon who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, colon and rectal cancers, colon and rectal surgery, including sphincter salvage techniques and management of benign anorectal disorders.Mills received his medical degree from New York Medical College, Valhalla, N.Y. He completed residency training at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Ore., where he was a nine-time recipient of the university’s Recognition for Outstanding Service Excellence award. He then completed specialized fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Southern California.Mills is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, and he regularly performs laparoscopic colorectal surgery as well as robot-assisted rectal surgery. He is also active in clinical research focusing on outcomes measures for colon and rectal procedures and has made presentations at national and international meetings.In 2006-2007, he received the UCI School of Medicine’s Associated Medical Students Golden Apple Award in recognition of outstanding teaching at UCI Medical Center. He has been awarded the Golden Scalpel Award for excellence in teaching in 2007, 2012-2014. In 2006, he was awarded the John E. Connolly Award for the outstanding professor of surgery.
Dr. Mills is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy.
Dr. Mills is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 98 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mills 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.
Clinical Research
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2 Clinical Trials
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Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Fleshner is currently accepting new patients.
UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center
Dr. Joseph C. Carmichael is a board-certified UCI Health colorectal surgeon who specializes in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgical approaches to treating diseases of the colon and rectum.Carmichael started the first robot-assisted rectal surgery program in the state of Missouri and went on to perform the first robot-assisted rectal cancer resection in Orange County after joining UCI Medical Center. His clinical and research interests include the multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of recurrent or advanced colon and rectal cancer, complex problems in inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders and anorectal disease.He serves as chief medical officer for UCI Health and leads the UCI School of Medicine's Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He also is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and participates on numerous national committees.Carmichael earned his medical degree at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia. He completed an internship and residency in general surgery at the UCI School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery in Chicago at the Cook County Hospital and University of Illinois, Chicago Medical Center.He sees patients at theUCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Centerin Orange. Dr. Carmichael is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Carmichael is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Carmichael is currently accepting new patients.
Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center - Los Angeles
Karen Zaghiyan is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Zaghiyan is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Zaghiyan is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven D. Mills
Is Dr. Steven D. Mills a top-rated expert for Appendectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven D. Mills is classified as an Distinguished expert for Appendectomy, 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. Steven D. Mills specialize in?
While Dr. Steven D. Mills is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendectomy, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Ileostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Steven D. Mills participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Steven D. Mills has published 98 articles and abstracts on conditions like Appendectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Steven D. Mills's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Steven D. Mills accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven D. Mills accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly 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.
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- Distinguished
- AppendectomyDr. Mills isDistinguished. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Mills isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- IleostomyDr. Mills isDistinguished. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Mills isDistinguished. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
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- Anal CancerDr. Mills isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Mills isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AppendicitisDr. Mills isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Mills isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Mills isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Mills isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Mills isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Mills isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Mills isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Mills isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Mills isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Experienced
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- CellulitisDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- ColitisDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- ColostomyDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- EncopresisDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Genital WartsDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HerniaDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- ObesityDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PeritonitisDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- ProctitisDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Radiation EnteritisDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Enteritis.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Mills isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.