Crystal E. Fancher, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Margie Petersen Breast Center
2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Garden Level, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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About Crystal E. Fancher
Crystal Fancher, MD is a surgical breast oncologist who has expertise in treating patients with breast cancer and benign breast diseases. She specializes in novel treatments such as oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery and intraoperative radiation therapy.
Dr. Fancher was born in Santa Monica, CA and knew at an early age that she wanted to be a physician. She did her surgical internship at Loma Linda where her passion for breast cancer and women’s health was ignited. She continued her general surgery training at Mercer in Macon, GA where she fostered her special interest in the treatment of breast cancer and breast health. She then pursued advanced training at the University of Southern California where she completed her fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology. She was awarded the 2020 Muzzy Family Fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. She is excited to be back in Santa Monica and providing care to breast cancer patients in the community she grew up in.
When not at work, Dr. Fancher enjoys a good beach day or lounging by the pool and taking advantage of the great weather in Southern California. She can also be found at a Dodger’s game, as she has been a fan since her early days playing softball. She also loves her Jeep Wrangler and likes to take it off-roading when she gets the chance.
Medical University of South Carolina
2014
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery
Providence Specialty Medical Group
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Providence Patient
Dr. Fancher is caring and compassionate; she is unhurried, takes the time to listen and engage. As a mBC patient and a senior, I have too often feel "objectified" and shut down or dismissed when I talk to doctors. Oncologists seem over-scheduled, protective of their time; no doubt they hear the same patient anxieties expressed again and again. Defensively perhaps, they brush these off with assurances that everything is "normal." Of course, nothing is normal about medicine side effects or cancer symptoms to one who is experiencing them. Dr. Fancher was my breast surgeon. When I first met her, she took the time to open up my imaging files with me to explain how she was looking at them and what was concerning to her. She said, decisions about the parameters of surgery, were mine to make. She answered all my questions, which supported me in doing that. Each time I have seen her since for followup, I have left her office uplifted. I can have an engaged conversation with her, ask her anything. I have confidence in her opinion, and I wish I had more doctors like her.
Providence Patient
Dr Fancher was recommended to me and it was the best recommendation I never had. She is a good listener, takes time to review and explain all options, extremely knowledgeable, she has established a trust, the surgery she performs was a success and I know that at any time if I have questions, I can call her or email her and I will have an answer. The best experience I had during the past year.
Providence Patient
Everything about 'Dr. Fancher and her staff is professional, efficient, kind, clean, and above expectations.
Providence Patient
She is wonderful - fabulous doctor
Providence Patient
Fabulous reassuring doctor! The whole experience with staff; doctors and front office - great!!!!
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