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

Reviews

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  • 5
  • 170 Reviews
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  • 5
01/15/2026

Amazing care for the body and mind. Kind, intelligent doctors!

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  • 5
01/01/2026

Dr. Fancher is relatable and professional. I lucked out.

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  • 5
01/01/2026

All good

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  • 5
12/23/2025

Excellent service, welcoming holiday spirit and smiles all around.

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  • 5
12/20/2025

Dr. Crystal Fancher she's wonderful human being who she cares what my health concern and answered my question with suggestion and assurance. I was drawn to her positive energy and professionalism! Although it's my first time seeing her she made me feel comfortable communicating with her of my health concern. As well all the staff from front desk to the back staff. We women concerning our Breast issues sometimes it's scary to be in that place, but with all the health provider and staff who works there they make you feel at ease! That's my opinion! My gratitude!

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  • 5
12/15/2025

All good

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  • 5
12/12/2025

Dr Fancher is excellent in every way.

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  • 5
12/06/2025

Dr. Fancher is a great doctor - very caring and knowledgeable with great bedside manners!!

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  • 4.94
12/02/2025

The Doctor was kind and helped me with my issue

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  • 5
11/26/2025

I have never had a bad experience with my provider. This doctor is wonderful, caring, informative, sensitive to me

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