Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay - Longstanding and esteemed ...
General Surgery • Salinas, CA
Clinic Type
General Surgery (multi-location group)
Address
Santa Cruz Office, 1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065; Watsonville Office, 75 Nielson Street, Watsonville, CA 95076; Salinas Office, 505 E. Romie Lane, Suite D, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone
831-464-9962
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Opening Hours
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
We accept Kaiser Permanente insurance.
Patient Portal / Make a Payment
Languages Spoken
FAQs
- Patient Portal / Make a Payment
- Patient Forms - Post-Operative Instructions
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- rater8: 4.91/5 (68 verified reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and compassionate care
- Clear communication from physicians regarding procedures
- Efficient and smooth patient experience
- Friendly and attentive office/support staff
Common complaints
- Occasional administrative or logistical frustrations (though rare in the context of positive sentiment)
"Dr. Santillano is absolutely amazing. I was facing life changing surgery due to cancer. She was professional and very compassionate."
— Yelp review referenced on MapQuest"From the front desk to completion of my surgery everything was smooth and fantastic. Dr Lee was very informative, he took time to explain my procedure and was open to all of my questions."
— Yelp review referenced on MapQuestSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Our Providers – Vein Clinic
- Venous Insufficiency Treatment - Vein Clinic of Monterey Bay
- Leading the Fight Against Vascular Disease in Santa Cruz: Thirty Years of Community Leadership - South Bay Vascular Center and Vein Institute — Nov 13, 2025
- A New Era of Vascular Excellence Comes to Santa Cruz: The Truth About Vein Care and Who’s Really Treating You - South Bay Vascular Center and Vein Institute — Nov 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Summary: - Salinas Valley Health is a nonprofit, 263-bed acute care medical center based in Salinas, California, founded in 1953 (formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital). It employs about 2,400 staff and serves the Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula region. - The health system emphasizes Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, and Stroke Center, with 322 board-certified physicians. It earned ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence in 2021. - It operates a network including urgent care, surgery centers, a Perinatal Diagnostic Center, and partnerships with larger institutions such as Stanford to expand care. - General surgery is one of its clinical areas, supported by extensive surgical services and a focus on high-quality patient care. For direct contact, use news@salinasvalleyhealth.com or call 831-757-4333. If you’re seeking specifics on “General Surgery” at Salinas Valley Health (e.g., surgeon list, services offered, procedures, or scheduling), consider contacting their listed email or main phone, or visiting their site for the General Surgery department details.
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