
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 SpecialtiesLocations
2121 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404
Education
Medical Education
Medical University of South Carolina
2014
- Aetna – HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- First Health/Coventry PPO
- Health Net – TriCare
- Health Net PPO
- Health Smart PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- Oscar EPO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
- Saint John’s Cancer Center
Hospital Affiliation
- Saint John’s Physician Partners
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery

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Very supportive, patient and knowledgeable. Couldn't be better. I am very happy to see this provider.
Providence PatientDr Fancher and all staff members are the most professional and caring team I have encountered. So helpful.
Providence PatientThis was my first visit with this provider. She took her time and answered my questions. She also apologized for the long wait.
Providence PatientExcellent experience. Treated with great respect. Would definitely recommend.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is an awesome doctor!!!!!
Providence PatientAlways a good experience from reception to doctor's visit
Providence PatientI'm really excited to have Dr. Crystal Fancher as part of my medical care team. Being diagnosed with cancer is scary but having doctors that instill confidence and warmth and leave you feeling good about the journey ahead is incredible. Super grateful to have been refereed to her via both my PCP and from my Hysterectomy surgeon/gyno.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher was excellent at explaining what was going to happen, my options, her recommendations and answered all my questions. She was able to move up a biopsy appt and called to help get my genetic testing done easily. I was very impressed with the appointment which is how I chose her.
Providence PatientDr Fancher was very knowledgeable and I felt she had my best interests at heart.
Providence PatientFancher is very professional, warm, and knowledgeable.
Providence PatientDoctor Cystal was very kind and listened to me carefuly. She checked everything and exlaplained about my questions. She is very friendly and spent enough time for me.
Providence PatientDr Fancher is THE BEST!!
Providence PatientI had an excellent experience with Dr. Fancher. She was warm, friendly and welcoming from the very beginning. She listened attentively and responded with empathy and respect. She discussed the likely diagnoses and the plan in detail. I felt well cared for and very comfortable during my visit. I recommend Dr. Fancher very highly.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher explained the surgery I will have very clearly and gave me options with pros and cons of each. I left feeling very confident about proceeding with the surgery.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is very kind and explains clearly. She is an asset for the community with an excellent knowledge and skills. Great doctor in saving lives.
Providence PatientVery happy with my experience with Dr. Fancher and Providence so far
Providence PatientDr Fancher is always caring and spends the time to educate me about my issues. Thank you.
Providence PatientShes great
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is not just a great doctor and talented surgeon, she is a great person who really engages with her patients and make me feel very secure and cared for in a personal level. Her staff is always friendly and helpful.
Providence PatientDr. Crystal Fulcher was interested, helpful, and supportive. She followed up and personally reached out to me to see how I was doing.
Providence PatientDr Fancher is AMAZING!! She is brilliant in her field and kind and empathetic!! Would highly recommend her!!
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is an excellent physician, extremely competent and courageous clinician, available and responsive to my concerns and a principled person and ethical professional physician. I feel grateful that I'm in her care, and congratulate the hospital for employing her. She embodies the best in her profession.
Providence PatientFabulous reassuring doctor! The whole experience with staff; doctors and front office - great!!!!
Providence PatientWonderful doctor
Providence PatientDr. 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 PatientDr 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 PatientEverything about 'Dr. Fancher and her staff is professional, efficient, kind, clean, and above expectations.
Providence PatientShe is wonderful - fabulous doctor
Providence PatientI was very pleased with this provider. She took time to answer all of my questions and explained everything very clearly.
Providence PatientI was just recently diagnosed with breast cancer and met with Dr. Fancher for surgery. She was very thorough, friendly, and made me feel confident that I am and will be in good hands with her as my surgeon. I'm very happy to have met Dr. Fancher and would recommend her to everyone.
Providence PatientDr Fancher is compassionate, kind, and truly listens to your questions. Her answers are always very thorough and presented in a way I can understand.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher and the entire team at the Margie Peterson Breast center are extraordinary in every way. I am so grateful to be in their care for breast cancer.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is available and extremely present to me as a patient. She listens carefully and responds with knowledge and warnth.
Providence PatientGreat provider - kind & compassionate.
Providence PatientThe Breast Care Center provides the best medical care I have ever received. Fine professionals and support staff. Thank you.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is my Angel Doctor. She is truly Amazing, Knowledgeable,Shows the greatest concern and empathy. I am so blessed to have her and the Entire Margie Peterson staff working with me. Absolutely The Very Best.
Providence PatientDr Fancher is excellent.
Providence PatientExcellent care fromAll staff. Dr Fancher is an incredible specialist!!
Providence PatientAt every step, from scheduling the appointment through the end of visit, Dr Fancher and her team were friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable. I felt very well taken care of and extremely confident about the tests run, and the results conveyed.
Providence PatientI appreciate all the people involved in my healthcare. I feel fortunate.
Providence PatientDr. Francher and her staff always are caring, empathetic, and kind!
Providence PatientVery supportive and friendly team.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is highly skilled and thoroughly delightful.
Providence PatientMy experiences are always very good.From the time I get there to the time I leave and everyone always remember me, a warm And fuzzy feeling!!
Providence PatientI am very fortunate to have Dr. Fancher as my surgical oncologist. She is exceptional and truly cares for her patients.
Providence PatientDr. Crystal Fencher is a wonderful caring doctor
Providence PatientComfortable happy to see you they really care
Providence PatientDr Francher is the best
Providence PatientDr. Fancher was a talented surgeon who was knowledgeable, informed, and supportive. I highly recommend her.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is an excellent surgeon and always provides me with good information so I can get my questions answered.
Providence PatientWonderful, kind, knowledgable and friendly
Providence PatientLove Dr Fancher, she is great!!
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is fantastic!!!
Providence PatientExcellent doctor
Providence PatientAmazing experience.I am so pleased with the care SJP/Providence that I have received from everyone under this umbrellaThank you!
Providence PatientDr. Francer expressed concern for my caretaking of my husband and Afforded me time to express my anxiety in a comforting professional manner.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is outstanding!
Providence PatientExcellent care provider
Providence PatientDr. Fancher took amazing care of me during a scary time. She was kind and answered all questions I had.
Providence PatientDr Fancher provides clear answers to questions and always spends time answering all my concerns.
Providence PatientThe provider In question , as well as her team, have shown efficiency, courtesy and empathy in every appointment I have had with them.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher and her support staff are exemplary. Her professionalism and affable demeanor are in perfect balance to not only provide excellent care but to make me feel seen and valued.
Providence PatientOutstanding care.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is fantastic. Explained every aspect of her treatment plan with me
Providence PatientThis was my second visit with Doctor Flancher, I have to say that she took all the time necessary to explain all the options available, took decision immediately and order additional test, she is very proactive and I appreciate her efficacy and diligence in getting things done.She is extremely knowledgeable and share in more than one way her plans in getting a good outcome.She was recommended to me by a close by neighbor and I am delighted to have her on my team.
Providence PatientAlways excellent at the Margie Peterson Breast Center.
Providence PatientA thoroughly warm and caring physician
Providence PatientCrystal Fancher is an amazing person and doctor. I feel at ease discussing anything with her. She is attentive, knowledgeable and very kind. I feel confident in her care and with the whole team that treated my cancer.
Providence PatientDr Fancher listened to my concerns and she addressed them with kindness, compassion and expertise.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is an excellent physician and someone who takes her time with the exam and thoroughly explains everything she is doing. Her bedside manner is warm, kind and supportive. I never feel rushed or invisible. She is always approachable and she truly cares about her patients.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is exceptional in what she does. She is very attentive and caring and takes the time to explain things with me. I would definitely recommend Dr. Fancher to family and friends for her expertise.
Providence PatientThis was my first visit to set up care. I was very impressed with everyone in the office. Everyone was helpful, kind, and efficient. And I absolutely loved Dr Fackler. She is one of the best I have ever seen
Providence PatientDr. Fencher was really thorough and careful to explain everything and to stop to answer any questions that I had. Very step-by-step and clear about what was happening and what lay ahead. The binder was excellent as a tool during the visit. Having a tape ensured that I wouldn't forget any of the information she gave me. Excellent visit.
Providence PatientExcellent experience!!!
Providence PatientMy doctor always answers my questions kindly and respectfully. I'm glad she is my doctor.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is great, and takes the time necessary to educate her patients and make them feel at ease.
Providence PatientI was very happy with the visit with Dr Crystal Franche she explain everything in a way that I was able to understand with visual images and papers in a normal language not Dr language awesome she reviewed my file a day before she had a plan she knew my history with out knowing me It was my fist visit With her Thank you
Providence PatientOutstanding care, on personal and professional levels for this new patient. Thank you.
Providence PatientShe was very efficient and showed respect and made you at ease.
Providence PatientDr. Crystal Fancher is very knowledgeable. She is a kind dedicated doctor. She is calm and answer the questions with explanation.
Providence PatientShe is a wonderful doctor!
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is very personable, likable and knowledgable. She approaches her profession from a 'team player" perspective. I very much like that she doesn't think of herself as "above it all" or "god-like". Doctors can tend to think of themselves more highly than they need to. I just love Dr. Fancher's professional yet personable demeanor while she, along with the team, assesses the right approach for me and the type of cancer I have. I am so thrilled that I was led to Dr. Fancher.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher and staff are the very best!!!
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is caring and kind.
Providence PatientThis is my first encounter with having breast cancer the staff and providers made it easy to schedule appointments to keep my appointments to help me as much as possible to give me all the resources I needed in order to help me with my financial abilities to pay. Cancer is a bad, unsetting situation but the care that I received with this provider's office made everything so much easier and less hard to take, and one less thing to worry about.
Providence PatientDr Fancher is superb, and her staff is excellent, too.
Providence PatientDr Fancher was great! She takes the time to listen to concerns and is genuine and precise with her answers. Her receptionist Cynthia would always answer my email promptly with the information I needed and is very professional. Cynthia made it so easy to schedule appointments and address concerns.
Providence PatientDr. Francer continues to be a thorough professional with thevability to put u at ease about your condition
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is my ANGEL Doctor. She is extremely knowledgeable and extremely personable. She ALWAYS makes me feel that I am Important to her, not only as a patient but also a friend. I am eternally grateful to have Dr. Fancher as my Physician. I have the greatest trust in her. Her office staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is an excellent doctor. She always listens to me and answers my questions in a respectful and caring manner. She performed surgery on me that most likely saved my life. Absolutely the best.
Providence PatientI am in the hands possible with Dt. Fancher at the MP Breast Center.
Providence PatientThe Dr. Was the best, kind and very knowledgeable
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is the best. An excellent surgeon as well as a caring and dedicated doctor.
Providence PatientThe doctor and her staff were great!!
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is amazing! She is extremely knowledgable and most of all she cares. Cares that you understand and feel comfortable with what is discussed, answers all your questions without getting frustrated and makes you feel at ease. I wish there were more doctors like her!
Providence PatientVery informative and reassuring.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher showed patience, care and gave me the answers I had about my problem. She made me calm, what doesn't happen very often when I'm submitted to medical procedures. I'm very grateful for that.
Providence PatientDr Fancher and the medical assistants are the most caring health care providers I've ever met. They are absolutely wonderful
Providence PatientDr Fancher provided me with so much attention and care. I felt she really cared about me.
Providence PatientI have never felt so cared for or calm in a medical environment before. The staff were kind and so helpful and my doctors were full of information and took as long as necessary to talk to me. There was no rushing me to see the next patient. I was lost as far as the next step and the office staff arranged everything for me. I must admit that I had no stress or anxiety about the whole process. My cancer aside, the whole process was pleasant. My only negative is the price of the parking. It's a bit high to me. But that's just my opinion.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is an excellent surgeon and oncologist. This was my 6 month post-op followup.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is one of the kindest and most intelligent out of all the doctors I have went to for my situation. She helped me and patiently explained my case to me, all while being extremely compassionate. I have never met such a wonderful doctor. She is truly amazing. I am so grateful for all of her help and to have gone through surgery with her!
Providence PatientThis was an urgent thing that came up. I was in SO CAL from Wyoming. I found a lump in my breast and Dr Fancher saw me the next day I had a mammogram and ultrasound and results were immediate. This took so much worry away. I am returning to Wyoming and we don't have this caliber of care there. Than you so much.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher has the gift to comfort and calm. And her staff is wonderful.
Providence PatientVery happy with my providers during a difficult time. I feel like I am in excellent hands.
Providence PatientIt would not be possible to improve on Dr, Fancher. She is wonderful!
Providence PatientDr. Fancher had a lovely bedside manner and explained with great care the reasons I could have surgery and reasons we could wait. Ultimately, I selected the option to schedule surgery. I look forward to having Dr. Fancher follow my breast health, and I feel I am in excellent hands. The staff was lovely as well. So glad to be connected to the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center.
Providence PatientThanks for take a good care of me
Providence PatientThe Doctor I saw was respectful and helpful and knew her practice well.
Providence PatientDr Fancher is one of the most special, compassionate and caring Doctors I have ever encountered. She has made this incredibly difficult journey bearable and has gone out of her way to provide me with the most relevant information to make the right decision. She is incredibly patient, listens, follows up and is a huge asset to St. John's. I cannot speak highly enough about her and her team and the great level of service they provide.
Providence PatientDr Fancher spent time explaining the course of action needed to remove the breast cancer. She calmed my fears and I am confident and pleased to be her patient.
Providence PatientDr Fancher and the whole team at MP Breast Center are extraordinary.
Providence PatientEverything went smoothly
Providence PatientDr Fancher is absolutely the BEST!! Just a wonderful doctor, both in skill and bedside manner!
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is great!
Providence PatientDr. Fancher and her team are what medicine should be about. They are great people who make you feel at ease and cared for every minute. I would highly recommend Margie Peterson breast center to everyone!!!
Providence PatientExcellant
Providence PatientVery grateful she saw me and took care of it right away.
Providence PatientExcellent professional care.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is an excellent doctor. She listens to my concerns, explains what she's doing and why. Getting a breast cancer diagnosis can be a pretty frightening experience but due to her compassion and excellent surgical skills I am cancer free and so grateful to her and the entire team at St. John's for making my experience a very good one. Thank you Dr. Fancher for your wonderful care.
Providence PatientMy experience was positive and allMy needs were taken care of in a timely manner.
Providence PatientLove Dr. Fancher, she is fantastic! Very personable.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is the best!
Providence PatientI feel well taken care of by Dr Fancher and the staff at her office. Everyone is so nice, professional and diligent but most of all caring.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher takes time & carefully analyze the health condition. Proactive & prompt in her actions. She is kind & respectful to the patients.
Providence PatientEverything was great!
Providence PatientI did have a very satisfactory experience
Providence PatientDr. Fancher has been professional, kind, attentive and very thorough. She has called me directly on several occasions to check on me and to give me important results. Her skill as a surgeon is quite evident to me post-operatively. She surrounds herself and her patients with a team of medical providers of the highest excellence, and keeps each one "in the loop".
Providence PatientI am in great hands at the MP Breast Center. I'm grateful to be under the care of my team there.
Providence PatientMy experience at the breast center was professional caring comforting and satisfied why I was there
Providence PatientI couldn't have asked for a better surgeon.
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is a superb surgeon and a caring physician. Also a very nice person. My only comment would be that she is obliged to rely too heavily on the uneven skills of her back-up nursing crew.
Providence PatientChrystal Francher is fabulous!!
Providence PatientI had a great experience with my doctor, she was very informative and helpful
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is very professional, thorough and I am entrusting her with my surgery.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientDr. Fancher answered the questions I asked kindly, and her smile felt me comfortable.Thank you so much, Dr. Fancher
Providence PatientDr Fancher is an excellent caring doctor.
Providence PatientLove Dr. Fancher. She makes you feel at ease and explains everything. I feel like I'm in great hands.
Providence PatientDr Fancher is a rock star!! Excellent bedside manner and skills. She is amazing!
Providence PatientDr. Fancher is very attentive, very patient and has the time to go through all the details of my concerns
Providence Patient