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Summary
Dr. Edward Cho is a surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucile A. Carver College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in general surgery at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic. Dr. Cho further advanced his expertise through a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at University of California San Diego Health. He is fluent in English.
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 clinical focus includes treating gallbladder conditions such as gallstones and acute gallbladder inflammation. He also specializes in repairing ventral hernias, which are weaknesses in the abdominal wall. His surgical expertise encompasses pathology evaluations and providing sedation care during procedures.
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 clinical focus includes treating gallbladder conditions such as gallstones and acute gallbladder inflammation. He also specializes in repairing ventral hernias, which are weaknesses in the abdominal wall. His surgical expertise encompasses pathology evaluations and providing sedation care 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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| 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: Spencer Fox Eccles School Of Medicine At The University Of Utah | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Edward Cho has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
University of California San Diego Health, Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Residency
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic, Department of General Surgery
Medical School
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucile A., Carver College of Medicine
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- Dr. Edward Cho's office is located at 316 S Stratford Ave Suite B, Santa Maria, CA, 93454.
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