Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD | Orange, CA | Colorectal Surgery

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Dr. Shanmugan graduated from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine At Temple University in 2007. He works in Orange, CA and 1 other location and specializes in Colorectal Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Shanmugan is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Uci Medical Center and Uci Health Placentia Linda.

3.7

21 Ratings
19 years of experience
Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
8 written reviews
2 specialties
19 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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I went in for a routine examination and he decided to surgically remove something without telling me earlier due to which I was in pain and unable to move for 2 weeks after and while I was still subconscious he told me something about what he did and what he thinks I need to follow up on and then disappeared. I didn't see him again in the recovery room. The follow up appointment was rather odd, barely any information provided. he breezed in and out. He's arrogant and I do NOT recommend him.

October 30th, 2019

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He should be ashamed of his bedside. He seemed insulted that I voiced concerns post-op (with complications) and he failed to follow-up with me as discussed. I regret having him as my surgeon and do not recommend him to anybody.

June 26th, 2018

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Arrogant. Won't listen, had other things that he wanted to do. Didn't look at my file before coming into see me.

August 11th, 2017

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This doctor had a bad attitude through my whole operation. I thought being at Penn he'd be good and worth it, but now having issues. He hard to get ahold of, and rude and arrogant when you do. Don't recommend him

July 24th, 2017

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I had the j pouch surgery done by Dr. Shanmugan, he gave me my life back. I can't thank him enough for pushing me to get the surgery. I was going to the bathroom 18-25 times a day with blood in each bowel movement and with no control, if I had to go I had to run to the nearest bathroom. Now I am 7 weeks out of my surgeries and feel great, I have full control and am only going 5-8 times.

May 4th, 2016

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Very good excellent doctor surgeon

October 25th, 2015

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Rude..Dismissive.. No empathy to pain

September 10th, 2015

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Dr Shanmugan is thorough and explains everything without me having to question him.

July 8th, 2014

Uci Medical Center

101 The City Dr SOrange, CA 92868

Tel: (714) 880-7812

Uci Health Placentia Linda

1301 N Rose DrPlacentia, CA 92870

Tel: (714) 993-2000


Dr. Skandan Shanmugan, MD	Dr. Barbara Jean Justice, MD	Dr. Anthony Sohn Oh, MD	Dr. Juris Bunkis, MD
Colorectal Surgery	Psychiatry	Surgical Oncology	Plastic Surgery
			Accepts New Patients
3.7 (21 Ratings)	3.7 (22 Ratings)	3.9 (39 Ratings)	4.1 (49 Ratings)
19 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, Italian
Orange , CA	Norwalk , CA	Glendora , CA	Newport Beach , CA
Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University	Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine	Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Appendectomy
Colectomy
Colitis
Colon Cancer
Colon Tumor (Adenomatous Polyps)
Diverticulitis
Fecal Incontinence
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diseases
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Proctoscopy
Rectal Cancer
Rectovaginal Fistula
Sigmoidoscopy
Surgery
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple UniversityGraduated in 2007

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Where is Dr. Skandan Shanmugan's office located?: Dr. Skandan Shanmugan's office is located at 101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA, 92868.

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