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Dr. William Bugbee, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.9 (195)
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 Medical 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 Osteoarthritis of Hip and Joint Pain 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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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Arthroscopy
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
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Arthrocentesis
Knee Replacement
Menisectomy
Partial Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.9
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    Based on 195 ratings
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    About Dr. William Bugbee, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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

    Residency
    • University Ca San Diego Medical 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 Osteoarthritis of Hip and Joint Pain, 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.

    195 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.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Bugbee, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Bugbee 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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