4.3
3 Ratings
Summary
Started Practice: 1970
Joined Scripps Clinic Medical Group: 1981Teaching Role:
-Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego
-Instructor, Adolescent Medicine, Scripps Clinic Residency Program Professional Societies:
-American Academy of Pediatrics
-Society for Adolescent Medicine Honors & Awards:
-Practitioner Research Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1994
-Best Doctors in America, 1996-2006 Research Focus:
-Adolescent medicine
Clinical Interests Within Specialty:
-Adolescent medicine
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Joined Scripps Clinic Medical Group: 1981Teaching Role:
-Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego
-Instructor, Adolescent Medicine, Scripps Clinic Residency Program Professional Societies:
-American Academy of Pediatrics
-Society for Adolescent Medicine Honors & Awards:
-Practitioner Research Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1994
-Best Doctors in America, 1996-2006 Research Focus:
-Adolescent medicine
Clinical Interests Within Specialty:
-Adolescent medicine
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 59 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Michael Buchta has 3 locationsScripps Clinic Carmel Valley
3811 Valley Centre Dr Ste 4ASan Diego, CA 92130 Tel: (858) 764-3000
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 59 Years of Experience | 57 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, French, English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, German |
| San Diego , CA | San Diego , CA | Oceanside , CA | Encinitas , CA |
| Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine | Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine | Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Michael Buchta
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Michael Buchta has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Michael Buchta has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
59 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated in 1967
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