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Dr. Walter Biffl, MD

General Surgery*
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Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Walter Biffl, MD

Dr. Walter Biffl, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Biffl, completed a fellowship at Denver Health Medical Center. Dr. Biffl, completed a residency at University Colo Health Scis Center. Patients rated Dr. Biffl an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Biffl works at Practice in La Jolla, CA with other offices in Denver, CO. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of California and Cigna 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. Biffl's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion
    9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 824-4285
  2. 2
    Denver Health Medical Ctr Mc 0224
    777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 436-5842
  3. 3
    Scripps Memorial Hospital-la Jolla
    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 824-4285

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  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

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    About Dr. Walter Biffl, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    • 1962408260
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Denver Health Medical Center
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    Residency
    • University Colo Health Scis Center
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    • University Colo Health Scis Center
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    • General Surgery
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