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Dr. William Bugbee, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. William Bugbee, MD
4.9 (202 Ratings)

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Dr. William Bugbee, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA.
Dr. William Bugbee, MD
4.9 (202 Ratings)
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Dr. William Bugbee, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Bugbee, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. William Bugbee, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They currently practice at Direct Orthopedic Care and are affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Dr. Bugbee has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hip and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bugbee received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 202 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bugbee also speaks Spanish. Dr. Bugbee is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Compare with other Orthopedic Surgery Specialists

Compare Dr. Bugbee with our nearby Orthopedic Surgery Specialists at Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital.
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
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
Meniscectomy
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
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    Pathway HMO
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  • Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • Southern CA Select HMO
  • Premium
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  • Choice Care PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
  2. 2 Scripps Clinic
    3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bugbee
4.9
Based on 202 Reviews
5 Stars (194)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
May 04, 2024
All procedures have gone well from instructions through each process. Two plus years treatments from Cortisone to gel to surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Bugbee !
— May 04, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Ca San Diego Medical Center
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Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Bugbee communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Bugbee offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Bugbee offer an online patient portal?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Bugbee, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bugbee's profile.

Dr. Bugbee frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Hip and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Bugbee, MD is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

Yes, Dr. William Bugbee, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA