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Dr. Michael Santoro, MD

Dr. Michael Santoro, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Santoro, MD is a gastroenterologist in Mission Viejo, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Gastroenterology Suite 310

27799 Medical Center Rd Ste 310 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Dr. Santoro's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Santoro

4.0
12 ratings, 4 with a written review
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I am a healthcare provider myself and would trust no one else but Dr Santoro for my gastroenterology treatments. I have had about 6 colonoscopies and 2 endoscopes and every one of them was done professionally and gently. He and his staff are of the highest character and professionalism and I’ve always felt that they care about me and take my health very seriously. I give him my highest recommendation.
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
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Dr. Frank G. – Apr 25, 2020
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Easy to schedule, made appointment 3rd week of November. Did not see Dr Santoro, instead his PA did the consult of which she was very professional. Scheduled Colposcopy early January. Unfortunately, had unscheduled heart procedure that took priority. Santoro was proactive in a reschedule date, but I wanted to see how I would recover. I called mid January to reschedule, no call back. I called a week later, still no call back. Is he good, who knows. I found another Doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 27, 2018
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Dr Santoro recommended and performed an exploratory procedure which caused me to be rushed to the ER days later, near death. The procedure was then considered to be both uneccessary and unprofessionally performed. Please get another opinion when considering this doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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San Clemente ca – May 17, 2017
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He is kind, reminds me when I need the next procedure. Is an angel and a forever doctor
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
8 others found this helpful
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Bobbi Curtis in Laguna woods CA – Jan 28, 2016
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biography

Dr. Michael Santoro, MD is a gastroenterologist in Mission Viejo, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1987. He is...read more

  • Gastroenterology

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  • Staten Island University

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Loma Linda University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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    Locations

    Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Gastroenterology Suite 310

    Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Gastroenterology Suite 31027799 Medical Center Rd Ste 310 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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    (949) 364-5090
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