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Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD

(Dr. Anna Charlotta La Via, M.D.)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: rhinoplasty, microvascular surgery, wrist reconstruction, and more.

2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 1180w
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 829-5550

Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD is a plastic surgeon in Santa Monica, CA specializing in plastic surgery. She graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Saint John's Health Center and Charlotta La Via, MD.

Office Locations

Providence Saint John's Health Center

2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 1180w
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 829-5550

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Some issues Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD can help you with:

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

Skin Grafting

When a large area of skin is too damaged to heal, a skin graft may be used to protect the tissue underneath and reduce scarring. A layer of healthy skin is taken and moved to the injured area, where it is fixed in place. Skin grafts are used to treat burns, infections, large wounds, ulcers, and other significant problems that affect the skin.

There are several different types of skin graft, depending on where the donor skin is taken from:

Autografts, where healthy skin is taken from another place on the patient's body
Allografts, where the donor skin is taken from another person or cadaver
Xenografts, which are harvested from animals and are used temporarily like a dressing to cover a wound
Synthetic grafts, which are made from non-biological materials, like silicone

In all cases, the skin graft may either be full-thickness or partial-thickness. While thicker grafts make recovery more difficult for the donor site, they heal more easily than thinner grafts.

Before skin graft surgery, patients are given anesthesia so they cannot feel any pain. If using an autograft, the surgeon carefully measures and removes the skin from the donor site. Sometimes the graft is cut in a mesh-like pattern, to allow a small piece of donated skin to stretch and cover a larger area. This also helps oxygen pass through the graft. The site where the skin graft will go is cleaned well to remove any dirt, bacteria, or dead skin cells. Then the skin graft is placed and attached with stitches or staples. It is often covered with antibacterial ointment and supportive bandages for the first few days.

As the skin graft heals into its new position, new blood vessels grow to reach and support the skin. Depending on the thickness of the graft, oil glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles may also regrow. Recovery time depends on the thickness of the graft and the overall health of the skin in the grafted area, but it generally takes from two to four weeks.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD in 2013

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD in 2015

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD in 2018

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD in 2019

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD in 2020

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD in 2021

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD in 2022

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD.

**Gender**
Male	9
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	21
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	32

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD treated were high cholesterol, cancer, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	1
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	1
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	43
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1997. She completed residency at University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals (2000)

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Saint John's Health Center

Charlotta La Via, MD

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Monica, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anna C. La Via, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$30 NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $30
Sientra, Inc.	$20 SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $20

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$50

Biography

Dr. Charlotta La Via is a medical specialist in plastic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. La Via include vaginoplasty, onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic), and turbinate reduction surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. La Via is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC) and a hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF), Dr. La Via attended medical school at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. She has received professional recognition including the following: Southern California Super Doctors. Dr. La Via (or staff) speaks the following languages: Swedish, French, and Italian. She is professionally affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center.