25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Santa Maria, CA

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MediFind found 18 specialists near Santa Maria, CA

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    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Surgical Oncology - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

    1325 E Church St, Suite 202, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Julie Barone is a fellowship trained breast oncoplastic surgeon with a specialized surgical practice that includes comprehensive breast care. As Medical Director, Dr. Barone leads Mission Hope Cancer Center's multidisciplinary team of specialists providing comprehensive patient-centered care. She has nearly 25 years of experience and previously practiced in Vail, Colorado and San Diego, California. Dr. Barone is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and American Society of Breast Surgeons. She served on the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as the State Chair for California.Her clinical interests include oncoplastic procedures, minimally invasive breast procedures, nipple-sparing mastectomy, high-risk management, and genetic testing and counseling. Dr. Barone is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Mastectomy. Dr. Barone is board certified in Board Certification: Certified By The American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Barone is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Surgical Specialists, Inc.

    316 S Stratford Ave, Ste C, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Kim is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Surgical Specialists, Inc.

    316 S Stratford Ave, Ste C, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to offer the best medical care possible for my patients. Dr. Centeno is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gallbladder Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Centeno is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Centeno is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Dignity Health Surgical Specialty Center

    316 S Stratford Ave, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lars Sjoholm is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Sjoholm is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gallbladder Disease, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Surgery Center - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

    316 S Stratford Ave, Suite B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    My priority is to serve our community with the highest standard of surgical excellence,and to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in American College Of Surgeons. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Surgery Center - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

    316 S Stratford Ave, Suite B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Chu's philosophy of care is that he  strives to bring compassionate and personalized care that is safe to all who need it. He is a board certified general surgeon who completed Medical school at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and did his General Surgery residency at  Kaweah Health Medical Center, Visalia, CA.Dr. Chu aims to be courteous, personable and welcoming to anyone he meets or works with. The golden rule still applies: treat others how you would want to be treated. His  promise is to provide safe and necessary medical/surgical care to all his patients while treating them like his own family. He is a father of two rambunctious children and two spirited doggies. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    316 S Stratford Ave, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ray Rivas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Rivas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Cholecystitis.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Dignity Health Surgical Specialty Center

    316 S Stratford Ave, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Cho is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    1325 E Church St Ste 202, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Rocco is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Rocco is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

    117 W Bunny Ave, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Moss is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    J Robert West MD Dba West Dermatology

    525 Plaza Dr Ste 200, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margarethe Pappademos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    301 Wisteria Dr, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Daniels is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery

    CHC. Nipomo Health Center

    150 Tejas Pl, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Billy Yu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nipomo, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, Athlete's Foot, and Ingrown Toenail.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
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    General Surgery

    Dr. Carrie Silveira DC Mesa Natural Health Chiropractic Inc.

    620 W Tefft St, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Vincent is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nipomo, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Nail Infection and Ingrown Toenail.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Surgical Specialists A Medical Corporation

    316 S Stratford Ave Ste C, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Oh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Oh is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    1145 E Clark Ave Ste A, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Fillerup is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    615 Black Ridge Ln, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dena Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nipomo, California.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    915 Wigeon Way, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Hanson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Arroyo Grande, California.

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    When should I see a General Surgeon near Santa Maria, 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 General Surgeon near Santa Maria, 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 General Surgeons near Santa Maria, 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 General Surgeons near Santa Maria, 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 General Surgeon in Santa Maria?

    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 General Surgeon search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different General Surgeon?

    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 General Surgeon near Santa Maria, 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 General Surgeon?

    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 General Surgeon 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 General Surgeons near Santa Maria, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the General Surgeon 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. 

    What are the most common health conditions that a General Surgeon near Santa Maria, CA might treat?

    Can I filter my search to find a General Surgeon that offers video calls?

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

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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