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Dr. Frank Candela, MD

General Surgery*
4.3 (61)
Map Pin Small West Hills, CA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Frank Candela, MD

Dr. Frank Candela, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in West Hills, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Northwestern University and is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center and West Hills Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Candela, completed a residency at Northwestern University - McGaw Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Candela an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Candela works at Candela & Schreier Surgical Group in West Hills, CA with other offices in Thousand Oaks, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Inguinal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem 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.

Dr. Candela's Office Locations

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    Candela & Schreier Surgical Group
    7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 380, West Hills, CA 91307 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Frank Candela, MD
    2230 Lynn Rd Ste 104, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (818) 743-8339
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Inguinal Hernia
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Ileus
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Carcinoma
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Laryngeal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peritoneal Cancer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Mass Biopsy
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy
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Biopsy of Affected Tissue
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Partial Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Single Incision Gallbladder Removal
Skin Grafts
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.3
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    Based on 61 ratings
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    1 Star
    (11)
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    About Dr. Frank Candela, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1699700492
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • MEMORIAL SLOAN - KETTERING CANCER CENTER
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Northwestern University - McGaw Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Northwestern University - McGaw Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Los Robles Regional Medical Center
    • West Hills Hospital & Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Frank Candela, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Candela is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

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

    61 patients have reviewed Dr. Candela. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Candela.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Candela, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Candela appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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