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Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD

Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Jessica Santillano, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Temple University in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities Dominican Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

1668 Dominican Way Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Dr. Santillano's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Santillano

4.2

12 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 25, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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MB – Sep 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Stephanie Mellen – Mar 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Olga Khurgin – Dec 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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UraMessJess in Los Gatos, CA – Jul 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Cindy McCubbin in Santa Cruz, CA – Jan 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a Physician, I believe: Patients should be treated as I want my family to be treated. Trust. Respect. Patients have a right to be informed of risks, benefits and alternatives to treatment. As a General Surgeon, I believe: It is a privledge to...read more

biography

Dr. Santillano completed her undergraduate training at Penn State University and pre-medical studies at Harvard University.  She entered Temple University School of Medicine after serving in the US Peace Corps, where she volunteered as a Health...read more
  • General Surgery

  • Breast Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

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  • Temple U/temple University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2006
  • Temple University

    Medical School, 2005
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
  • Harvard University

    Undergraduate School, 2000
  • Pennsylvania State University

    Undergraduate School, 1994
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Locations

Practice

Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay Medical Corp.1668 Dominican Way Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Practice

Santa Cruz Surgery Center3003 Paul Sweet Rd Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Practice

Watsonville Community Hospital75 Nielson St Watsonville, CA 95076
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Dominican Hospital1555 Soquel Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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