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Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD

General Surgery
4.2 (8)
Map Pin Small Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD

Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 18 years of experience. They graduated from TEMPLE UNIV SCH OF MED and is affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital.

Dr. Santillano works at Surgical Associates Monterey in Santa Cruz, CA with other offices in Wyndmoor, PA and Watsonville, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem 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. Santillano's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay
    1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 464-9962
  2. 2
    Chestnut Hill Surgical Assocs
    8200 Flourtown Ave Ste 2, Wyndmoor, PA 19038 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 836-5120
  3. 3
    Watsonville Community Hospital
    75 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA 95076 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 464-9962

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  • Dominican Hospital
  • Watsonville Community Hospital

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    Dec 19, 2021
    Dr. Jessica Santillano is wonderful surgeon very caring and the most intelligent professional I ever met. Dr. Santillano has always been there for me in time of need and I have been cared for in a way that makes me feel protected and save. Dr, Santillano is not only brilliant surgeon but also a great human and I so grateful to have Dr. Santillano as my doctor.
    Olga Khurgin — Dec 19, 2021
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    About Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • 1033359211
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Temple U/Temple U Hosp
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    Medical Education
    • TEMPLE UNIV SCH OF MED
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    Undergraduate School
    • Harvard University
    Undergraduate School

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

    Dr. Santillano has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

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    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Santillano. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Santillano.

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