Richard Essner, MD

Dr. Richard Essner is an oncologist and surgical oncologist with over four decades of experience treating cancer patients. He earned his medical degree from Emory University and completed extensive training through internships and residencies at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Dr. Essner pursued specialized fellowships at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint Johns Health Center, developing expertise in advanced cancer care. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Essner practices at Saint John's Physician Partners in Santa Monica, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He specializes in treating various forms of skin cancer, including melanoma, squamous cell skin cancer, and basal cell skin cancer. His surgical oncology expertise allows him to perform complex cancer procedures with …precision and care. Patients consistently rate Dr. Essner highly for his compassionate approach, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.