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Dr. Michael Bouvet, MD

General Surgery*
4.4 (14)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Bouvet, MD

Dr. Michael Bouvet, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Washington and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Bouvet an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Bouvet works at Practice in La Jolla, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Neuroendocrine Tumors along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bouvet's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    3855 Health Sciences Dr Ste 1102, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 822-6100
  2. 2
    Office
    3350 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 112E, San Diego, CA 92161 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 552-8585
  3. 3
    Uc San Diego Student Health Svc Pharmacy
    9500 GILMAN DR, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-5592
  4. 4
    Uc San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000

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  • UC San Diego Medical Center

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Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Thyroid Lobectomy
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Hyperparathyroidism
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Secondary Malignancies
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Stomach Cancer
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Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
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    4.4
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    About Dr. Michael Bouvet, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1033177803
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Washington
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Michael Bouvet, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bouvet is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Bouvet has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Bouvet has seen patients for Neuroendocrine Tumors, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bouvet on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Bouvet. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bouvet.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Bouvet, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Bouvet appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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