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Andrea Pakula

Andrea Pakula, MD

General Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Affiliated Provider
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Andrea Pakula

About The Provider

Dr. Pakula has been at the forefront of advanced hernia treatment procedures and a wide range of gastro specialties for more than a decade. She is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on the Intuitive da Vinci line of surgical systems and is one of just a handful of physicians nationwide who teaches other surgeons how to perform complex hernia repairs on the da Vinci robot. 
Dr. Pakula’s goal is to provide modern, evidence-based surgical care and to offer minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. Being a prolific author on the subject and having garnered several research awards, Dr. Pakula has a passion for seeing patients returned to the ideal state of health.
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Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. Specialty Care: Adventist Health Physicians Network

Expertise

Education

  • Medical School: St Georges School of Medicine
  • Residency Program: Kern Medical Center
  • Fellowship Program: Mayo Medical School

Board Certifications

  • Surgical Critical Care: American Board of Surgery, 2014
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2013

Insurance

Search plans
  • Adventist Health Employee Health Plan / Incentive Health
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Coventry
  • Facey Medical Group
  • Galaxy
  • Health Net
  • Health Smart
  • HealthNet
  • HealthSmart
  • Medi-cal/PAVE
  • MultiPlan
  • Networks By Design
  • Tricare
  • Triwest
  • UHC
  • Ventura County Health Care Plan
  • Western Growers

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

168 ratings, 23 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    Ask me questions and explained answers. Considerate to my spouse's concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Spent a lot of time explaining my problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    First time visiting she was kind and explained everything in detail.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr. Pakula exudes maximum professionalism in concert with a warm, approachable confidence. She truly listened and answered all my questions thoroughly. Her explanation of the procedure was simultaneously technical and easy to comprehend. I understand she teaches use of the robotic equipment and she could easily teach communication as well. I found the right surgeon!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr Pakula has a wonderful bedside manner, explain things clearly and took her time with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Everything was done with care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Dr. Pakula was very professional and had great knowledge and confidence when explaining the findings and procedures.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr Pakula is a wonderful physician and skilled surgeon. She is attentive, answers your questions and gets reliable feedback that you have a full understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Dr. Pakula is great!!! Very professional incredibly knowledgeable answered all my questions. I enjoyed the appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    I was impressed with the doctor's ability to explain my procedure and listen to my concerns. She seemed attentive and answered my questions respectfully. She seemed empathetic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    The best experience anyone can ask for considering you are dealing with a medical situation. Everyone was helpful and attentive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Awesome thoughtfulness

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Truly, everything was fantastic thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    I would tell anyone who needs this type of service " you won't go wrong using the care concern given by this group

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Dr Pakula was very attentive and answered all of my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Dr Pakula is very knowledgeable and confident. That help me with my decision.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Pleasant easy to talk to as she did required task. Very nice personality

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Gracias por su ayuda

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr Pakula was very attentive, patient, and informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Our Experience Was Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    It looked like she knew what she was doing from the start.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    All good no issues...

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Very good ride