


Dr. Richard Gangnes, MD
Dr. Richard Gangnes, MD is a plastic surgeon in San Clemente, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Mission Hospital-Laguna Beach. He is accepting new patients.
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665 Camino de los Mares Ste 100 San Clemente, CA 92673Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Gangnes is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Area of ExpertiseDr. Gangnes specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Gangnes to family and friends is 5 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Each patient is unique and a thorough consultation is required for me to get a clear understanding of the look they wish achieve. During that meeting, I listen carefully to their goals in an unhurried process, then make recommendations based on...read morebiography
Concurrent with my teaching activities at UCI in 1908, I began a private practice in San Clemente. My goal was to provide patients with the latest techniques performed on the latest equipment.As the practice evolved to cosmetic...read more
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Uc Irvine Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1976Uc Irvine Affil Hosps
Internship Hospital, 1975Washington University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1974
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- Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals 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 awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 109% higher than the national average
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