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Dr. Timothy Bechtel, MD

General Surgery*
4.7 (12)
Map Pin Small Stockton, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Timothy Bechtel, MD

Dr. Timothy Bechtel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Stockton, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton. Dr. Bechtel, completed a residency at University Louisville School Of Med. Patients rated Dr. Bechtel an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Bechtel works at Practice in Stockton, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Bechtel's Office Locations

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    Timothy Bechtel MD Inc.
    2800 N California St Ste 6, Stockton, CA 95204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 851-2144
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    Steven L. Goldberg MD Inc.
    2216 N California St Ste A, Stockton, CA 95204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 851-2144

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  • St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1902860950
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Louisville School Of Med
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    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Bechtel accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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