Dr. Michael Ditmars, MD
Dr. Michael Ditmars, MD is a general surgeon in San Marcos, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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400 Craven Rd San Marcos, CA 92078Make an Appointment
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Health care leader whose mission is to keep you healthy. Under-one-roof convenience, 24-hour advice nurse, and online access to manage your health - anytime.General Surgery
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Los Angeles County Harbor - Ucla Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1999Los Angeles County Harbor - Ucla Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1994University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1993
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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