Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout 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
- Specialty Care: Adventist Health Physicians Network
- 2750 Sycamore Drive, Suite 210, Simi Valley, CA 93065
- Get Directions
- phone: 805-577-8460
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
- Adventist Health Employee Health Plan / Incentive Health
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Facey Medical Group
- Galaxy
- Gold Coast
- Health Net
- Health Smart
- Lakeside
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Networks By Design
- Regal Medical Group
- Tricare
- Triwest1
- UHC
- Ventura County Health Care Plan
- Western Growers
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
172 ratings, 26 reviewsOur providers are at the heart of delivering whole-person care. We encourage patients to share their experiences through a patient satisfaction survey they receive following visits. Provider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to provider-focused questions in this survey. Please see the provider’s star rating and patient reviews below. Thank you for giving Adventist Health the opportunity to support your best health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Spent a lot of time explaining my problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
First time visiting she was kind and explained everything in detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr Pakula has a wonderful bedside manner, explain things clearly and took her time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Everything was done with care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr. Pakula is great!!! Very professional incredibly knowledgeable answered all my questions. I enjoyed the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Awesome thoughtfulness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Truly, everything was fantastic thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Dr Pakula was very attentive and answered all of my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr Pakula is very knowledgeable and confident. That help me with my decision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Pleasant easy to talk to as she did required task. Very nice personality
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Gracias por su ayuda
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr Pakula was very attentive, patient, and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Our Experience Was Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
It looked like she knew what she was doing from the start.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
All good no issues...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Very good ride
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
All of my questions answered and explained clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
The doctor took her time with me and explained everything clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Pakula was very kind, compassionate, and an excellent care provider. I have great trust in her and felt very well cared for. I truly appreciate her expertise and dedication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Dr Pakula was very nice & informative and explained everything. She also listened and answered my questions