The 20 Best Tissue Biopsy Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Tissue Biopsy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Tissue Biopsy near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 51 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Surgical Oncology
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Essner is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Essner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Liposarcoma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Essner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Otolaryngology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 300, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Butler is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Butler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Ozena, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Butler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Neurosurgery
    2125 Arizona Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kelly is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Santosh Kesari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kesari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Kesari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy

    Westside Primary Care Inc.

    2428 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiran Gangadhar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Gangadhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Jaundice, Visceromegaly, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Tissue Biopsy
    Holistic Medicine
    Advanced in Tissue Biopsy
    Holistic Medicine
    13315 W Washington Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dong Wang is a Holistic Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hydranencephaly, Endoscopy, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Tissue Biopsy
    General Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tissue Biopsy
    General Surgery | Otolaryngology

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliot Abemayor is a General Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Abemayor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Salivary Gland Tumors, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy

    Office

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 550, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bartosz Chmielowski is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chmielowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Vulvectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Otolaryngology

    Westside Head And Neck

    1301 20th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Putnam is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Putnam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy

    Premiere Oncology A Medical Corporation

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Goldman is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Goldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy

    Premiere Oncology A Medical Corporation

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Finn is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Finn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy

    Premiere Oncology A Medical Corporation

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zev Wainberg is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wainberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    General Practice
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    General Practice

    Office

    578 Washington Blvd, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Shapiro is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Splenomegaly, Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Splenectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy

    Office

    11693 San Vicente Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Gale is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Graft, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy

    Ad Medical Corporation

    528 Palisades Dr, 
    Pacific Palisades, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marilou Terpenning is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pacific Palisades, California. Dr. Terpenning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Rheumatology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365-B, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Clements is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Clements is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Localized Scleroderma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ritu Salani is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Salani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    300 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Rootman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rootman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Thyroid Eye Disease, Endovascular Embolization, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tissue Biopsy
    General Surgery

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Blackwell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Blackwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Tissue Biopsy doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Tissue Biopsy doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Tissue Biopsy doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Tissue Biopsy doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Tissue Biopsy doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Tissue Biopsy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tissue Biopsy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Tissue Biopsy doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Tissue Biopsy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Tissue Biopsy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Tissue Biopsy doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tissue Biopsy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Tissue Biopsy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tissue Biopsy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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