Andrea Pakula, MD
General Surgery
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
St Georges School of Medicine
Medical SchoolKern Medical Center
Residency ProgramMayo Medical School
Fellowship ProgramBoard Certifications
Surgical Critical Care
American Board of Surgery, 2014Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2013Insurance
- 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
175 ratings, 24 reviewsThe provider star rating is calculated using patient responses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
- 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
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
Dr. Pakula was a great listener. I had extreme anxiety that day and she listened to my concerns. She gave me her thoughts after my exam and what we would do going forward. I felt heard and my concerns were met with professionalism and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr Andrea Pakula is not only very professional but she is very caring. She performed gallbladder surgery on me. She also performed surgery on my husband. We both highly recommend her services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Understanding, caring and respect for my well-being would recommend to family and friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2025
The Cristal Care Doctor was knowledgeable, confident & nice. Dr Pakula did not rush me and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr. Pakula impressed me with outstanding expertise, ability to explain everything in a simple, easy to understand way, and friendliness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Dr. Pakula is an awesome surgeon. Excellent pre-op explanations, great pre-surgery review and excellent follow up care. Will definitely recommend Dr. Pakula to anyone needing abdominal surgery. My results were awesome!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Dr Pakula is amazing. I feel fortunate to have her as a doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Very happy with service provided
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
Dr. Pakula highly recommended
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr Pakula is amazing !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Very professional and courteous.