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Dr. Joseph Centeno, MD

General Surgery*
4.5 (22)
Map Pin Small Santa Maria, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joseph Centeno, MD

Dr. Joseph Centeno, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Santa Maria, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 29 years of experience. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. Dr. Centeno, completed a residency at University TX MED BRANCH HOSPS. Patients rated Dr. Centeno an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Centeno works at Surgical Specialists, Inc. in Santa Maria, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthCare 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. Centeno's Office Locations

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    Surgical Specialists, Inc.
    316 S Stratford Ave Ste C, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 348-3700

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  • Marian Regional Medical Center

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Incisional Hernia
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Appendicitis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Ascites
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Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carcinoma in Situ
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Heart Disease
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Spider Veins
Testicular Cancer
Thrombosis
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Ultrasound
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastrotomy
Heart Surgery
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginectomy
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1467584409
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University TX MED BRANCH HOSPS
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
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    Dr. Centeno works at Surgical Specialists, Inc. in Santa Maria, CA. View the full address on Dr. Centeno’s profile.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Centeno. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Centeno.

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