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Dr. Stephen Bickler, MD

Dr. Stephen Bickler, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Bickler, MD is a pediatric surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Practice

3020 Childrens Way San Diego, CA 92123
(619) 543-2897

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Bickler specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Pediatric Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Bickler, MD is a pediatric surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

  • Pediatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Pediatric Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Rady Children's Hospital San Diego3020 Childrens Way San Diego, CA 92123
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Office3030 Childrens Way Ste 107 San Diego, CA 92123
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Office3010 Childrens Way San Diego, CA 92123
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way
    San Diego, CA 92123

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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