Dr. Stephen Desantis, MD
Dr. Stephen Desantis, MD is a general surgeon in Madera, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health St. Helena and Mercy Medical Center Merced.
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505 E Almond Ave Ste 109 Madera, CA 93637Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Desantis is affiliated with Adventist Health St. Helena Saint Helena, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.
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About Me
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Dr. Stephen Desantis, MD is a general surgeon in Madera, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health St. Helena and Mercy Medical Center Merced.General Surgery
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University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences
Medical School, 1978
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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