Dr. William Bugbee, MD
Dr. William Bugbee, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
3811 Valley Centre Dr San Diego, CA 92130Make an Appointment
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William Bugbee, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with clinical expertise in surgery for arthritis of the hip, knee and ankle, as well as joint replacement and reconstruction. He is also experienced in cartilage restoration and osteochondral allograft...read morebiography
William Bugbee, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with clinical expertise in surgery for arthritis of the hip, knee and ankle, as well as joint replacement and reconstruction. He is also experienced in cartilage restoration and osteochondral allograft...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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University Ca San Diego Medical Center
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Topographic Patterns of Cartilage Lesions in Knee Osteoarthritis, 2010-06-06
Etanercept Enhances Preservation of Osteochondral Allograft Viability, 2011-03-09
Are immediate postoperative X-Rays valuable in evaluating complications of primary total hip arthroplasty?, 2022-11-02
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Locations
Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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