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Dr. William Bugbee, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.9 (181)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. William Bugbee, MD

Dr. William Bugbee, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Bugbee, completed a residency at University Ca San Diego Med Center. Patients rated Dr. Bugbee an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Bugbee works at Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Hip 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. Bugbee's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Scripps Clinic
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7993
  2. 2
    Scripps Clinic
    3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 764-3280

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Scripps Green Hospital
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Knee Arthroscopy Chevron Icon
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear Chevron Icon
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Bursitis Chevron Icon
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Chondrocalcinosis Chevron Icon
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Degenerative Disc Disease Chevron Icon
Hip Tendinitis Chevron Icon
Internal Derangement of Knee Chevron Icon
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Knee Ligament Tears Chevron Icon
Knee Osteophyte Chevron Icon
Knee Sprain Chevron Icon
Knee Tendinitis Chevron Icon
Low Back Pain Chevron Icon
Meniscus Tear Chevron Icon
Miner's Knee Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Spine Chevron Icon
Osteopenia Chevron Icon
Rheumatoid Arthritis Chevron Icon
Rotator Cuff Tear Chevron Icon
Sciatica Chevron Icon
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Menisectomy Chevron Icon
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Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder Chevron Icon
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear Chevron Icon
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Baker’s Cyst Chevron Icon
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Chevron Icon
Cervical Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Cervical Spine Myelopathy Chevron Icon
Chronic Neck Pain Chevron Icon
Clavicle Fracture Chevron Icon
Coccygeal Pain Chevron Icon
Complications of Joint Prosthesis Chevron Icon
Difficulty With Walking Chevron Icon
Dupuytrens Contracture Chevron Icon
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis) Chevron Icon
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee) Chevron Icon
Femur Fracture Chevron Icon
Foot Fracture Chevron Icon
Foot Sprain Chevron Icon
Fracture of Hand and Fingers Chevron Icon
Gait Abnormality Chevron Icon
Genu Valgum Chevron Icon
Genu Varum Chevron Icon
Gout Chevron Icon
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Hip Fracture Chevron Icon
Hip Impingement Chevron Icon
Hip Osteophyte Chevron Icon
Hip Pointer Chevron Icon
Hip Sprain Chevron Icon
Humerus Fracture Chevron Icon
Knee Dislocation Chevron Icon
Knee Fracture Chevron Icon
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow) Chevron Icon
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain Chevron Icon
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip) Chevron Icon
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle) Chevron Icon
Limb Pain Chevron Icon
Lumbar Compression Fracture Chevron Icon
Lumbar Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain Chevron Icon
Morton's Neuroma Chevron Icon
Nerve Sheath Tumors Chevron Icon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures Chevron Icon
Osgood Schlatter Disease Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Ankle Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Foot Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh Chevron Icon
Osteochondritis Dissecans Chevron Icon
Patellar Chondromalacia Chevron Icon
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Chevron Icon
Pelvic Fracture Chevron Icon
Piriformis Syndrome Chevron Icon
Plantar Fasciitis Chevron Icon
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome Chevron Icon
Pyogenic Arthritis Chevron Icon
Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Runner's Knee Chevron Icon
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement) Chevron Icon
Scoliosis Chevron Icon
Shoulder Dislocation Chevron Icon
Shoulder Fracture Chevron Icon
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Chevron Icon
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis Chevron Icon
Sjögren's Syndrome Chevron Icon
Snapping Hip Chevron Icon
Spinal Stenosis Chevron Icon
Spine Deformities Chevron Icon
Spondylitis Chevron Icon
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) Chevron Icon
Systemic Chondromalacia Chevron Icon
Tibia and Fibula Fractures Chevron Icon
Tibial Fracture Chevron Icon
Wrist Fracture Chevron Icon
ACL Surgery Chevron Icon
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement Revision Chevron Icon
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Joint Drainage Chevron Icon
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open Chevron Icon
Knee Replacement Revision Chevron Icon
Meniscus Surgery Chevron Icon
Musculoskeletal Function Test Chevron Icon
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection Chevron Icon
Partial Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Quadriceps Tendon Repair Chevron Icon
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment Chevron Icon
Synovial Biopsy Chevron Icon
Total Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Trigger Point Injection Chevron Icon
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate Chevron Icon
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    4.9
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    Based on 181 ratings
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    About Dr. William Bugbee, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1780642884
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Ca San Diego Med Center
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. William Bugbee, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bugbee is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Bugbee has seen patients for Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Hip, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bugbee on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    181 patients have reviewed Dr. Bugbee. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bugbee.

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