Dr. Jessica Stacey Santillano, MD

Dr. Jessica Santillano is a surgeon with 21 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. She earned her medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and specializes in general surgery with particular expertise in breast cancer treatment. Dr. Santillano is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patients throughout the central California coast.

Dr. Santillano practices at multiple locations across Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Salinas, with hospital affiliations including Watsonville Community Hospital, Dominican Hospital, Salinas Valley Health Medical Center, and Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. She focuses on treating breast cancer, including advanced and recurrent cases, as well as ventral hernias. Her surgical expertise includes minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, mastectomies, and specialized breast cancer operations. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating …of 5.0.