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Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.0 (61)
Map Pin Small Orange, CA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD

Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Orange, CA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Temple University and is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and UCI Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Shanmugan an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Shanmugan works at Practice in Orange, CA with other offices in Philadelphia, PA and Victorville, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Anorectal Abscess, Anal or Rectal Pain and Anal and Rectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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. Shanmugan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Uci Medical Center
    101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 717-4463
  2. 2
    Office
    3737 Market St Fl 20, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 662-9200
  3. 3
    Uci Health Digestive Disease Center - High Desert
    17203 Jasmine St, Victorville, CA 92395 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 881-3377
  4. 4
    Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 662-8664

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  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • UCI Medical Center

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Treatment frequency



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Anorectal Abscess
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Abdominal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Anoscopy
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Wedge Resection Colon
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1982845574
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Temple University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Shanmugan has seen patients for Anorectal Abscess, Anal or Rectal Pain and Anal and Rectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shanmugan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    61 patients have reviewed Dr. Shanmugan. 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. Shanmugan.

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