Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mckenna, Thoracic Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mckenna?
Dr. Robert Mckenna, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mckenna empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lung Cancer, Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS), and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica, CA community, Dr. Mckenna is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Mckenna board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Robert Mckenna, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Mckenna speak?
Dr. Mckenna and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Mckenna typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Mckenna diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Mckenna. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Mckenna typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mckenna may include:
- Aortic Stent Grafts
- Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Surgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Endovenous Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery
Please contact Dr. Mckenna's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mckenna accept my insurance?
Dr. Mckenna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 829-8618 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mckenna accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Mckenna in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
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Where is Dr. Mckenna's office located?
Dr. Robert Mckenna's Primary Practice
2121 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-8618
What hospitals are Dr. Mckenna affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mckenna has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Mckenna's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mckenna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942210117.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mckenna?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mckenna