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Dr. Charles Chandler, MD

General Surgery*
4.1 (20)
Map Pin Small Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Charles Chandler, MD

Dr. Charles Chandler, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Santa Monica, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Washington University and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Chandler an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Chandler works at Practice in Santa Monica, CA with other offices in Los Angeles, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Lipomas along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Chandler's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    1304 15th St Ste 213, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 319-4080
  2. 2
    Santa Monica Pulmonary Sleep Clinic
    1223 16th St Ste 3400, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 319-4080
  3. 3
    Ucla Department of Surgery
    10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 825-9111

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
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Treatment frequency



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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Constipation
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
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    About Dr. Charles Chandler, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1295842771
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Washington University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Charles Chandler, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chandler is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Chandler has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chandler has seen patients for Inguinal Hernia and Lipomas, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chandler on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Chandler. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chandler.

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