Summary

Dr. Christopher Skillern is a vascular surgeon with 31 years of experience treating conditions affecting blood vessels throughout the body. He also practices general surgery, bringing comprehensive surgical expertise to his patient care. Dr. Skillern earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Skillern practices at multiple locations across Ventura County, including Ventura, Oxnard, and Santa Paula. His hospital affiliations include Saint Johns Regional Medical Center, Community Memorial Health System, and Santa Paula Hospital. He specializes in treating atherosclerosis, peripheral artery disease, and advanced chronic kidney disease. Dr. Skillern performs diagnostic procedures such as Doppler ultrasound studies, ankle-brachial index testing, and carotid artery ultrasounds to evaluate blood flow and vascular health. Patients rate him 4.2 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 31 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Tn Grad School Of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Christopher Shawn Skillern has 6 locations

West Coast Vascular Ventura

100 N Brent St Ste 201Ventura, CA 93003
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

Pacific Cardiovascular And Vein Institute

2000 Outlet Center Dr Ste 225Oxnard, CA 93036
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

Santa Paula Hospital

825 N 10th StSanta Paula, CA 93060

Ventura County Medical Center

300 Hillmont AveVentura, CA 93003

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Dr. Christopher Shawn Skillern, MDDr. Jerold Thomas LitoffDr. Said Ahmed H ShehataDr. Tom Franklin Measles
Vascular SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
3.4 
2.7 
31 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Ventura , CASimi Valley , CASanta Barbara , CAThousand Oaks , CA
Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Ku Leuven) Faculteit Geneeskunde Med School: University Of Alexandria Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Shawn Skillern

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher Shawn Skillern has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher Shawn Skillern has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Dr. Christopher Shawn Skillern holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Tn Grad School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Skillern's NPI number is 1205936697.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Skillern affiliated with?
Dr. Christopher Skillern is affiliated with Hillmont Psychiatric Center, Saint Johns Regional Medical Center, Community Memorial Health System, Saint Johns Hospital Camarillo, and Santa Paula Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. Christopher Skillern speak?
Dr. Christopher Skillern speaks English and Spanish.
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