Expertise in
21
conditions

Dr. Walter L. Biffl

General Surgery
Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion
9898 Genesee Ave, 
La Jolla, CA 
Expertise in
21
conditions
Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion
9898 Genesee Ave, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Walter Biffl is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Biffl is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 296 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Trauma Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion
9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

296 Total Publications

Early vs Late Surgical Intervention for Morel-Lavallée Injuries: A Pacific Coast Surgical Association Prospective Multicenter Study.
Early vs Late Surgical Intervention for Morel-Lavallée Injuries: A Pacific Coast Surgical Association Prospective Multicenter Study.
Journal: Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Published: August 14, 2026
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Is Dr. Walter L. Biffl a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter L. Biffl is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cholecystitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Walter L. Biffl specialize in?

While Dr. Walter L. Biffl is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Walter L. Biffl participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Walter L. Biffl has published 296 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholecystitis. You can view a list of Dr. Walter L. Biffl's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Walter L. Biffl accept my insurance?

Dr. Walter L. Biffl accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-824-4285 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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