Richard Essner, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Saint John's Physician Partners
2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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About Richard Essner
Dr. Essner focuses on complex surgical oncology, primarily interested and care for patients with melanoma and other cutaneous (skin) cancers, head and neck diseases, and GI oncology.
Emory University School of Medicine - Atlanta, GA
InternshipUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine - Miami, FL
ResidencyUniversity of North Carolina School of Medicine - Chapel Hill, NC
FellowshipUCLA Geffen School of Medicine - Los Angeles, CA
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery
Providence Specialty Medical Group
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Saint John’s Health Center Cancer Clinic – Santa Monica
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I always enjoy the time spent with my provider
Providence Patient
Dr. Essner was previously my surgeon for recurring melanoma. My last operation was in 2015. I recently contracted him to ask his opinion about something on my recent PET scan. He was very helpful and ordered a CT scan so we could get more information on the issue. My experiences with Dr Essner have always been good and he is a fantastic surgeon.
Providence Patient
Dr. Essner is very good! He has taken great care of me since my melanoma surgery!
Providence Patient
Every person from the valet employees to the dr were friendly and caring. I was made to feel quite comfortable.
Providence Patient
The great services has not changed since I was here five years ago. Sam provider. The best.
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