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Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD
4.5 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD works in Santa Cruz, CA as a General Surgery Specialist and has 19 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from Temple University in 2005. Dr. Santillano has has worked on more claims relating to Ventral Hernia, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Santillano has received an average rating of 4.5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. They are affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Santillano also speaks Spanish. Dr. Santillano practices at Surgical Associates Monterey in Santa Cruz, CA.

Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Access Plus Savenet
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay
    1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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4.5
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Sep 25, 2023
She did a great job explaining the surgery before and answering questions after. The laparoscopic ascending colon surgery and recovery went smoothly. She regularly checked up on my husband in the hospital and after he got out.
— Sep 25, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Temple U/Temple University Hospital
    2006
Internship

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Santillano accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Santillano accepts here.

Dr. Santillano frequently sees patients for Ventral Hernia, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones.

Yes, Dr. Santillano speaks Spanish. See Dr. Santillano's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Santillano has a star rating of 4.5/5 and has been reviewed 11 times.

Dr. Santillano is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Santillano has been practicing as a General Surgery Specialist for 19 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital
  • Watsonville Community Hospital

Know Before You Go

Preventive care: what doctors want you to know

Preventive care can help identify current or future health and medical concerns before they become major.

  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

    Everyone ages 18 to 79 needs to get tested for hepatitis C. (USPSTF)

  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

    Get the flu vaccine every year to protect yourself and others from the flu. (ACIP)

  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

    Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)

  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

    See a doctor or nurse for a checkup once a year. (HRSA)

  5. Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence

    If you think your partner might be abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)

  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

    Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you get a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. (USPSTF)

  7. Get Tested for HIV

    Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk. (USPSTF)

  8. Get Your Blood Pressure Checked

    Get your blood pressure checked regularly — at least every 5 years.  (USPSTF)

  9. Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation

    If you are concerned about your drinking, ask your doctor about screening and counseling. (USPSTF)

  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

    Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)

  11. Get Enough Folic Acid

    Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)

  12. Quit Smoking

    If you smoke, ask your doctor about services to help you quit. (USPSTF)

  13. Talk with Your Doctor About Drug Misuse

    If you’re worried about your drug use, talk with a doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)