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Dr. Phillip Dickinson, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Phillip Dickinson, MD
4.2 (30 Ratings)

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Dr. Phillip Dickinson, MD is a General Surgeon in Chula Vista, CA.
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Dr. Phillip Dickinson, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Chula Vista, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Phillip Dickinson, MD is a General Surgeon in Chula Vista, CA.

About

Dr. Dickinson graduated from HOWARD UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Dr. Phillip Dickinson, MD is a General Surgeon in Chula Vista, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Dickinson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Dickinson has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dickinson received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Dr. Dickinson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dickinson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Dickinson is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Incisional Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Lipomas
Incisional Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Lipomas
Incisional Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Lipomas
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Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Traumatic Brain Injury
Colectomy
Colostomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
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  • Choice POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    765 Medical Center Ct Ste 209, Chula Vista, CA 91911
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 424-9989
  2. 2 Grossmont Hospital Corporation
    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 740-6000
  3. 3 Phillip Dickinson M.D. A Professional Corp.
    8554 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 464-4469

Patient Satisfaction

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4.2
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Patient Reviews
Aug 23, 2023
Dr. Dickinson is THE BEST! I am so thankful I got referred to him. Miriam is so friendly and Mary the nurse knows what she’s talking about! They get the job done and took the time to answer all my questions. They are very popular so if you get the vmail don’t be detoured! Leave a message and they do call you back! When does that ever happen in healthcare anymore!? I am so happy my Dr. recommended him
— Aug 23, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HOWARD UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / MUSIC DEPARTMENT
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Phillip Dickinson, MD is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Phillip Dickinson, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA