Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay
General Surgery • Salinas, CA
About
Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay is a surgical group with offices in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Salinas, California. The practice offers general surgery, endocrine surgery, weight loss surgery, cancer surgery, DaVinci robotic surgery, and vein clinic services specializing in varicose vein treatment. They accept Kaiser Permanente insurance.
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
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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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