Serving Ventura & Los Angeles County · Adventist Health Simi Valley (805) 577-8460
Medical Director of Robotic Surgery — Simi Valley

Precision Surgery.
Compassionate Care.

Dr. Andrea Pakula brings over a decade of advanced surgical expertise to Ventura and Los Angeles County, with specialized training in robotic hernia repair, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive techniques.

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10+
Years in Practice
Da Vinci 5
Robotic System
FACS
Board Certified
Dr. Andrea Pakula
MD, MPH, FACS
Robotic Center of Excellence Adventist Health Simi Valley
Minimally Invasive Techniques Faster recovery, smaller incisions
National Training Site Surgeons trained across the country
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FACS — Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Da Vinci 5 — Latest Robotic Platform
ASMBS Member — Bariatric Surgery Society
Mayo Clinic Fellowship — Surgical Critical Care
SAGES Member — Endoscopic Surgeons Society
Dr. Andrea Pakula, MD, MPH, FACS
10+
Years of Expertise
About Dr. Pakula

Leading Robotic Surgery in Southern California

Dr. Andrea Pakula is the Medical Director of Robotic Surgery at Adventist Health Simi Valley, a recognized Robotic Center of Excellence. Her practice spans the full spectrum of general surgery, with focused expertise in minimally invasive hernia repair, robotic bariatric procedures, and acute care surgery.

After graduating from St. George's University School of Medicine, Dr. Pakula completed her residency at Kern Medical Center and a Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She trains surgeons across the country and has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles on robotic techniques.

Medical School & MPH — St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency — Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, CA
Fellowship — Mayo Clinic, Surgical Critical Care, Rochester, MN
Board Certified — American Board of Surgery
Full Biography
Featured on ABC 7 News

Da Vinci 5 — The Most Advanced Robotic Surgery Platform

Dr. Pakula was featured by ABC 7 News as one of the first surgeons in Southern California to utilize the Da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical System at Adventist Health Simi Valley.

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Surgical Services

Specialized Procedures

Dr. Pakula performs a broad range of general and specialized surgical procedures using minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques.

Robotic Surgery

Dr. Pakula uses the state-of-the-art Da Vinci 5 system, providing enhanced dexterity and three-dimensional visualization through tiny incisions. Faster recovery and return to daily activity.

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Hernia Repair

Comprehensive treatment for inguinal, femoral, umbilical, ventral, incisional, hiatal, and complex abdominal wall hernias using robotic and minimally invasive techniques for men and women.

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Weight Loss Surgery

As an ASMBS member, Dr. Pakula offers gastric sleeve, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and revision bariatric surgery using advanced robotic technology and evidence-based, science-driven protocols.

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Cholecystectomy

Robotic and laparoscopic gallbladder removal for patients with gallstones, gallbladder disease, or related complications including pancreatitis. Safe, routine, and minimally invasive.

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Ready to take the next step?

Our team is available to answer your questions and schedule a consultation with Dr. Pakula. We serve patients throughout Ventura and Los Angeles County from our Simi Valley practice.

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