Summary

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.
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Overview based on verified provider data

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
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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SurgerySurgeryVascular SurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
30 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi
Santa Maria , CABAKERSFIELD , CAPismo Beach , CABuellton , CA
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

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CenCal Health
  • CenCal Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Western Health Advantage

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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