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Summary
Dr. Edward Cho is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery with advanced training in minimally invasive surgical techniques. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucile A. Carver College of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic. Dr. Cho further refined his expertise through a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at University of California San Diego Health. He speaks English fluently.
Dr. Cho practices at the Surgery Center - Dignity Health in Santa Maria, California, and maintains affiliations with University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. His surgical expertise includes treating various types of hernias, such as ventral hernias and inguinal hernias. He also addresses sports-related hernias that can affect active individuals. Dr. Cho performs laparoscopic procedures and hernia repair surgeries using advanced techniques designed to minimize patient recovery time.
Dr. Cho practices at the Surgery Center - Dignity Health in Santa Maria, California, and maintains affiliations with University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. His surgical expertise includes treating various types of hernias, such as ventral hernias and inguinal hernias. He also addresses sports-related hernias that can affect active individuals. Dr. Cho performs laparoscopic procedures and hernia repair surgeries using advanced techniques designed to minimize patient recovery time.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of California San Diego Health, Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- 1 specialty
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Surgery Center - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA
316 S Stratford Ave Suite BSanta Maria, CA 93454 Tel: (805) 332-8446
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
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| Med School: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucile A., Carver College of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Edward Cho
Medical Specialties
Edward Cho has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
Edward Cho 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
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of California San Diego Health, Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic, Department of General Surgery.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucile A., Carver College of Medicine.
NPI Number
Edward Cho's NPI number is 1508247057.
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- Which hospitals is Edward Cho affiliated with?
- Edward Cho is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.
- Where is Edward Cho's office located?
- Edward Cho's office is located at 316 S Stratford Ave Suite B, Santa Maria, CA, 93454.
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