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Dr. Timothy Bechtel, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Timothy Bechtel, MD
4.7 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Timothy Bechtel, MD is a General Surgeon in Stockton, CA.
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Dr. Timothy Bechtel, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Stockton, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Timothy Bechtel, MD is a General Surgeon in Stockton, CA.

About

Dr. Bechtel graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at University Louisville School Of Med.Dr. Timothy Bechtel, MD is a General Surgeon in Stockton, CA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Bechtel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton. At present, Dr. Bechtel received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Bechtel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bechtel is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Breast Tumor
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy
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Biopsy of Breast
Bowel Resection
Bowel Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Exploratory Surgery
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
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    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Timothy Bechtel MD Inc.
    2800 N California St Ste 6, Stockton, CA 95204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 851-2144
  2. 2 Steven L. Goldberg MD Inc.
    2216 N California St Ste A, Stockton, CA 95204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 851-2144

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bechtel
4.7
Based on 12 Reviews
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Oct 24, 2022
He takes good care of his patients and he is straight forward about your health and what you need to do and thank to this wonderful man i am still alive and here with my kids and family till this day
Carleen — Oct 24, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Louisville School Of Med
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Timothy Bechtel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bechtel's profile.

Dr. Timothy Bechtel, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton.

Yes, Dr. Timothy Bechtel, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton

    1800 N California St, Stockton, CA