Dr. Stephen A. Desantis, MD | Mission Viejo, CA | Surgery

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Dr. Stephen Desantis is a vascular surgeon who specializes in surgery with nearly five decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency training at UCLA Medical Center. With 48 years in practice, Dr. Desantis brings extensive expertise to his surgical work. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Desantis is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital and practices in Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills, California. His clinical focus includes treating conditions such as acute cholecystitis, bowel obstruction, and abdominal pain. He performs procedures including laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery and cholecystectomy procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Vitals.

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4.5

13 Ratings
48 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Ucla Medical Center
7 written reviews
3 specialties
4 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Dr.De Santis is warm,caring,sensitive and a blessing if you are his patient.You can talk to him like a friend.Genuine and sincere.

September 28th, 2018

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had heard wonderful things about Dr.Desantis and I have to say they are all try. Great surgeon super bedside manner and just a very sweet man.

April 29th, 2015

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After sending a week in the hospital, his knowledge and experience helped save my life.

April 21st, 2015

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After four surgeries in four years, I would not go to another surgeon. Dr. DeSantis is caring, informative, compassionate and thorough and very capable. I appreciate all his work....his office staff and fellow surgeons are kind and helpful. I would surely recommend him.

December 31st, 2013

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I had to go through a double mastectomy. Dr. DeSantis was so personable and didn't have that "medical diety" attitude about him. His NP is awesome also!!

January 16th, 2013

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I recently had shoulder surgery for lipoma mass. Dr. De Santis was absolutely wonderful..caring - attentive & even a terrific sense of humor to relax me. The surgery was a success. I give a 5 star rating to Dr. De Santis & the Outpatient Surgi Staff at Mission Hospital.

February 4th, 2012

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very nice doctor

April 22nd, 2010

Choc Childrens Hospital At Mission Viejo

27700 Medical Center RdMission Viejo, CA 92691

Tel: (949) 364-1400

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center

24451 Health Center DrLaguna Hills, CA 92653

Tel: (949) 837-4500


Dr. Stephen Anthony Desantis, MD	Dr. Ryan Anthony Panetti	Dr. Cody Garrett Clapp	Dr. David James Weiland
Surgery	Anesthesiology	Critical Care Medicine	Emergency Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience	4 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Mission Viejo , CA	NEWARK , NJ	Lubbock , TX	Cleveland , OH
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine	Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine
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Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Ucla Medical Center

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1978

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Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Desantis affiliated with?: Dr. Stephen Desantis is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Stephen Desantis's office located?: Dr. Stephen Desantis's office is located at 27700 Medical Center Rd, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691.
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