Dr. Carroll Bucko, MD
Dr. Carroll Bucko, MD is a plastic surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 1967. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients.
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9900 Genesee Ave Ste B La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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4.1
| 5 Star | 73% | 73% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 9% | 9% |
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| 1 Star | 18% | 18% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Bucko to family and friends is 4.090909 out of 5
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care philosophy
Dr Bucko & his staff strive to assess the needs and desires of each patient, and to then provide the best care available to help each and every one feel as good as possible about how they look.Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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University Of Mich Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1976New York
Fellowship Hospital, 1976University Of Utah Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1974Brown Univ/rhode Island Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1968Rhode Island Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1968University Of Vermont Larner College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1967
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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