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Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Phillip Dickinson, M.D.)
Specializes in: General Surgery
Howard University College of Medicine (1999)
Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, pilonidal cyst, biopsy, and more.
420 Heffernan Avenue Suite D
Calexico, CA 92231

Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD is a general surgeon in Calexico, CA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Scripps Health, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, EMERGENCY AND ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CORPORATION and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

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Office Locations

420 Heffernan Avenue Suite D
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 270-9126
(760) 890-0005
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8554 La Mesa Boulevard
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 464-4469
(619) 639-0300
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Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

8554 La Mesa Boulevard
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 464-4469
(619) 713-0479
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Some issues Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

  • Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
  • Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
  • Suppresses appetite
  • Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
  • Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News 

“Dr. Phillip Dickinson, a general surgeon affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital who performs colostomies, among other surgeries, said a large number of people require the procedure either...”—"Viral photo shows colostomy patients can live normal lives", The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 2014
“Patients seen at Adventist Hospital in northeastern Port-au-Prince typically suffered lower-limb injuries, such as broken hips and legs, said general surgeon Phillip Dickinson, one of the four...”—"Local doctors try to help in devastated Haiti", The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 2010

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Calexico, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, abscess drainage and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 16
abscess drainage 16
doctor visit 77
hospital care 199
incision and drainage 16
inpatient care 199
open surgery 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Calexico, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 23
doctor visit 83
excision 14
gastrointestinal procedures 23
hospital care 135
inpatient care 135
open surgery 23
urologic procedures 14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD.

Gender
Male 96
Female 123
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 169
Black 0
Hispanic 16
Asian 20
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 26
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD in 2013

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 42
Dementia 14
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Calexico, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, abscess drainage and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 13
abscess drainage 13
doctor visit 74
hospital care 157
incision and drainage 13
inpatient care 157
open surgery 13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD.

Gender
Male 88
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 147
Black 13
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 42
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 38
Dementia 15
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Calexico, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 50
hospital care 144
inpatient care 144

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 150
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 214
Black 0
Hispanic 38
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 40
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 41
Dementia 21
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Calexico, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 13
doctor visit 65
excision 13
gastrointestinal procedures 13
hospital care 102
inpatient care 102
open surgery 13
urologic procedures 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 56
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 97
Black 0
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 12
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 33
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 43
Dementia 24
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Calexico, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 14
doctor visit 66
excision 12
gastrointestinal procedures 14
hospital care 92
inpatient care 92
open surgery 14
urologic procedures 12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD.

Gender
Male 57
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 98
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 22
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 46
Dementia 25
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Calexico, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 12
doctor visit 194
gastrointestinal procedures 12
hospital care 106
inpatient care 106
open surgery 12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 103
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 105
Black 0
Hispanic 64
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 21
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD in 2018

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 37
Dementia 17
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Calexico, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
doctor visit 196
gastrointestinal procedures 11
hospital care 97
inpatient care 97
open surgery 11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD.

Gender
Male 104
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 107
Black 0
Hispanic 68
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 21
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 41
Dementia 22
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Calexico, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 42
hospital care 63
inpatient care 63

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 65
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 80
Black 0
Hispanic 27
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 15
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 42
Dementia 17
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Calexico, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 35
hospital care 48
inpatient care 48

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 59
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 0
Hispanic 25
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 44
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 16
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 44
Dementia 24
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Calexico, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 52
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 34
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 48
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 45
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Calexico, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, abscess drainage and open surgery.

abdominal surgery 14
abscess drainage 14
doctor visit 84
excision 13
gastrointestinal procedures 14
hospital care 105
incision and drainage 14
inpatient care 105
open surgery 14
urologic procedures 13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 79
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 103
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 27
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 36
85 and over 19
Less than 65 34
65 to 74 60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 38
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Dementia 16
Cancer 12

Education & Training

Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, General Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery (2007)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Scripps Health
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
EMERGENCY AND ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CORPORATION
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare and Humana.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna
Aetna
Self-Pay/Uninsured
Blue Shield of California
Sharp Health Plan
Anthem
UnitedHealthcare
Beech Street
Health Net
Medicare
Humana

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Calexico, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Phillip William Dickinson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $12,032 Da Vinci Surgical System
$12,032
Davol Inc. $859 SURGICAL
$321 		Phasix Mesh
$317 		PHASIX
$178 		BD MAX
$43
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. $812 HTX-011
$812
Cook Incorporated $265 SUR - SIS
$138 		SUR - General Surgery
$93 		Cook Medical SIS
$34
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company $172 GIAPREZA
$172
Other $604 ANDEXXA
$125 		OFIRMEV
$123 		Diclegis
$122 		ReliaTack
$80 		Exparel
$69 		Other
$85
Types of Payments
Education $9,000
Food and Beverage $2,859
Travel and Lodging $2,074
Consulting Fee $812

Biography

Dr. Phillip Dickinson is a family medicine and general surgery specialist in La Mesa, CA and Calexico, CA. These areas are among his clinical interests: pilonidal cyst, hernia surgery, and gastric bypass surgery. Dr. Dickinson is rated highly by his patients. He usually honors Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at Albany Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Louisiana State University, Dr. Dickinson attended Howard University College of Medicine for medical school. Dr. Dickinson is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, and Sharp HealthCare. According to Sharp HealthCare, new patients are welcome to contact his office in La Mesa, CA.

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