Crystal Fancher, MD

Crystal Fancher, MD

Breast Surgery

Accepting New Patients

About Crystal Fancher, MD

Crystal E. Fancher, MD, is a surgical breast oncologist specializing in treating breast cancer patients and benign breast diseases. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Her medical services include novel treatments such as intraoperative radiation therapy and oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery.   

Born in Santa Monica, California, Dr. Fancher knew that she wanted to be a physician from an early age. She received her Bachelor of Science in Genetics from the University of California in Davis, and her Master of Science, Physiology from the University of Cincinnati. She then went on to earn her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Her surgical internship at Loma Linda University Medical Center ignited her passion for women’s health and the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. She fostered her particular interest in breast cancer treatment and breast health while continuing her general surgery training and completed her surgical residency at Mercer University-Medical Center, Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia. She then pursued advanced training at the University of Southern California, where she completed her Breast Surgical Oncology fellowship.   

Dr. Fancher has received several awards, including the award for Outstanding Performance in Robotics and Minimally Invasive surgery, the Muzzy Family Fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, and the award for Best Clinical paper in the State of Georgia-Committee on Trauma, Georgia Chapter-American College of Surgeon.  

She is excited to be back in Santa Monica, providing care to breast cancer patients in the community she grew up. When not with patients, Dr. Fancher enjoys a good day at the beach 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 whenever she gets the chance.   

Medical Service

Surgical Specialties

Locations

2121 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-8585

Education

Medical Education
Medical University of South Carolina
2014

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  • 5
10/09/2025

Very pleasant, reassuring and helpful.

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  • 5
10/07/2025

Having my annual mammogram and then see the doctor makes my 1.5 hour trip in worth every second! Great office- great care!

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  • 5
10/04/2025

I've been enveloped in support and kindness by my care team in my cancer journey so far.

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  • 5
09/28/2025

Perfect in every way!

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  • 5
09/26/2025

Dr Fancher is great!

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  • 5
09/22/2025

Great physician! The best!

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  • 5
09/18/2025

Excellent doctors, nurses and staff at the Breast Center. They help tremendously to deal with difficult health issues.

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  • 5
09/14/2025

Dr. Fancher is one of my favorite doctors. She's lovely to work with, comforting and always in excellence with her attention to detail and my care.

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  • 5
09/14/2025

My experience with Dr. Fancher has been consistently excellent in all aspects. I feel well cared for, respected, listened to, and liked personally as an individual. I have not had any bad experiences here. This is especially important and noteworthy as a woman of color.

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  • 5
09/10/2025

No bad experience

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