Dr. Steven Derek Mills MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
5901 E 7th St Long Beach CA, 90822About
Dr. Mills is skilled in minimally invasive surgery for diseases of the colon and rectum, including cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. The board-certified, fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon per ...
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
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Awards
- 2006 John E. Connolly Award by residents for best teaching
- 2007 Golden Apple Award by medical students for best teaching
- 2011-2013 Best Doctors in America (Colon & Rectal Surgery)
- 2012-2014 Physicians of Excellence, Orange County Medical Association
Treatments
- Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery And More
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