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Dr. Edward Cho is a surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucile A. Carver College of Medicine before completing his residency in general surgery at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic. Dr. Cho furthered his training with a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at University of California San Diego Health, where he refined his expertise in advanced surgical approaches. He speaks English fluently.
Dr. Cho practices at the Surgery Center - Dignity Health in Santa Maria, California, and maintains an affiliation with University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. His surgical expertise includes treating gallbladder conditions such as gallstones and acute gallbladder inflammation. He also specializes in repairing hernias that occur in the abdominal wall. Dr. Cho performs various diagnostic procedures including pathology testing and provides sedation services for patient comfort during …procedures.
Read More Read less Dr. Cho practices at the Surgery Center - Dignity Health in Santa Maria, California, and maintains an affiliation with University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. His surgical expertise includes treating gallbladder conditions such as gallstones and acute gallbladder inflammation. He also specializes in repairing hernias that occur in the abdominal wall. Dr. Cho performs various diagnostic procedures including pathology testing and provides sedation services for patient comfort during …procedures.
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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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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
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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: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | |
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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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- Edward Cho's office is located at 316 S Stratford Ave Suite B, Santa Maria, CA, 93454.
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