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Dr. Frank Candela, MD

General Surgery
4.3 (61)
Map Pin Small West Hills, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

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 41 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 works at Candela & Schreier Surgical Group in West Hills, CA with other offices in Thousand Oaks, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Ventral Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Candela's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Frank C. Candela MD Facs. and David Z Schreier MD A Medical Cor.
    7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 380, West Hills, CA 91307 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 226-9030
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    Frank Candela, MD
    2230 Lynn Rd Ste 104, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 226-9030
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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

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    About Dr. Frank Candela, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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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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    Dr. Candela has seen patients for Ventral 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.

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