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Dr. Charles Chandler, MD

Dr. Charles Chandler, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Chandler, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Monica, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

1304 15th St Ste 102 Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chandler

4.1
21 ratings, 7 with a written review
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The BEST of the BEST!!!
The sweetest, most caring Doctor my family has ever met! We are so thankful for Dr. Chandler! He performed a 7 hour surgery on our mother to fix another Doctor's mess. He kept us in the loop the whole time and the follow up has been excellent. He truly cares about his patients!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2024
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The Best. Dr Chandler is such a phenomenal physician. Absolutely the best most trustworthy. He is the only one I trust for my family members.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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GratefulForDr.Chandler – Dec 06, 2023
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I've been a patient of Dr. Chandler's for over 25 years. He is a 25 out of 10 doc in my book, and having AIDS for 35 years, 3 types of cancer and 6 back surgeries, you can bet your house that I know something about being a patient and with whom I entrust my life. Engaging, helpful, knowledgeable, tall, funny, caring, direct, honest, are a few adjectives that come to mind about him. He'll also bat for you out of the box if need be. I was having problems with # 2 cancer doc and Dr. Chandler helped me reach #3 cancer doc because he believed I knew about my body better than #2 doc who insisted "all was fine." It wasn't and I thank Dr. Chandler for listening. Do I trust this man with a knife and my life? Youbetcha!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Tom G. – Apr 13, 2020
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Dr. Chandler performed surgery on my disabled child. He fixed the mess another surgeon created. He was kind and patient to my son who did not understand what was happening to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2019
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After unsuccessful hernia surgery using robotics by a different doctor, Dr. Chandler performed traditional hernia surgery with success. He is thorough, dedicated and committed to excellent patient care. His follow-up is the best that I have ever seen with a surgeon. He has excellent listening skills and truly cares about his patients. His knife skills are exemplary and you can hardly see where he made the incision. Highly recommended!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2019
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About 9 years ago Dr. Chandler performed an open umbilical hernia repair on me. It was my second attempt, the first performed by a different doctor did not work. I remember asking him to put in mesh b/c I did not want to have to repeat this surgery. I had little faith. He was adamant that I did not need the mesh. I am so grateful he did not use the mesh! I have had no problems. I'm pregnant with my third child and still have no re-occurrance. He is trustworthy and above all the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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michelle in Pacific Palisasdes – Mar 10, 2017
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I was in need of surgery on short notice. Dr. Chandler walked with me to the scheduling department, explained my situation, and operated on me four days later. He then called me 10 days after surgery to see how my recovery was coming along. Have you ever heard of a doctor doing this?!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
Helpful
Marina del Rey, CA – Jul 11, 2016
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Dr. Charles Chandler, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Monica, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Washington University

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

University Cardiovascular Medical Group1304 15th St Ste 102 Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Practice

UCLA Health Santa Monica Surgery1223 16th St Ste 3400 Santa Monica, CA 90404
2
Regents of the University of California5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400 Los Angeles, CA 90045
3

Practice

UCLA Department of Surgery10833 Le Conte Ave Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Recipient of 35
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    16% higher than the national average

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  • Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital

    1250 16th St
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

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