Summary

Dr. Michael Santoro is a gastroenterologist with nearly four decades of experience treating digestive health conditions. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York and completed his internship and residency at Staten Island University before pursuing fellowship training at Loma Linda University in 1993. His extensive background spans 39 years in gastroenterology practice. Dr. Santoro is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish.

Dr. Santoro practices at Providence Mission Hospital and sees patients at the Providence Center for Digestive Health in Mission Viejo, California. He specializes in treating common digestive conditions including colon polyps, acid reflux, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal procedures to diagnose and treat various digestive health concerns. Patients have given Dr. Santoro an average rating of 4.7 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 39 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Italian, Spanish
  • Loma Linda University
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Providence Center for Digestive Health - Mission Viejo

27799 Medical Center Road Suite 320Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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4.7 
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Med School: State University of New York Med School: Emory University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Georgia State University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Joseph Santoro

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
  • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Shield of CA PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicare Advantage
  • Health Net PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Multiplan PPO
  • Providence Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • TriWest - Tricare
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United HealthCare PPO
  • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
  • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Medical Specialties

Michael Joseph Santoro has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michael Joseph Santoro has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Michael Joseph Santoro holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Loma Linda University in 1993.

Residency

Completed their residency at Staten Island University in 1990.

Internship

Completed their internship at Staten Island University in 1988.

Medical School

Graduated from State University of New York in 1987.

NPI Number

Michael Joseph Santoro's NPI number is 1396722435.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Michael Santoro accepting new patients?
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Does Michael Santoro accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Michael Santoro affiliated with?
Michael Santoro is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital.
What languages does Michael Santoro speak?
Michael Santoro speaks English, Italian, and Spanish.

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