Summary

Dr. Paul Stemmer is a surgeon with four decades of experience serving patients throughout Southern California. He earned his medical degree from the University of California Irvine College of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Stemmer specializes in general surgery with expertise in treating complex abdominal conditions. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Stemmer practices at multiple locations including Big Bear Lake and Ridgecrest, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital and Bear Valley Community Hospital. He treats patients with abdominal pain, gallstones, and bowel obstructions. His surgical practice includes performing comprehensive blood work and diagnostic testing to ensure accurate treatment planning. Patients consistently rate Dr. Stemmer highly, giving him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 40 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Uc Irvine Medical Center
  • 19 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Paul Frederick Stemmer has 4 locations

Family Health Center

41820 Garstin DrBig Bear Lake, CA 92315
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 6:00 pm
SunClosed

Stemmer Paul F Office

1111 W Inyokern Rd Ste CRidgecrest, CA 93555
Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

1081 N China Lake BlvdRidgecrest, CA 93555

Bear Valley Community Hospital

41870 Garstin DrBig Bear Lake, CA 92315

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Dr. Paul Frederick Stemmer, MDDr. David John Burnham, MDDr. Bradley Bruce Basinger, MDDr. Robert Thomas Petruzzo, DO
SurgerySurgerySurgeryDiagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients
4.7 
3.7 
3.4 
40 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French Speaks Spanish, French Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Big Bear Lake , CARedlands , CARedlands , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paul Frederick Stemmer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paul Frederick Stemmer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paul Frederick Stemmer has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Uc Irvine Medical Center

Medical School

University Of California Irvine College Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Paul Stemmer affiliated with?
Dr. Paul Stemmer is affiliated with Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.
Is Dr. Paul Stemmer accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. Paul Stemmer speak?
Dr. Paul Stemmer speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Stemmer?
You can find contact information for Dr. Paul Stemmer here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Paul Stemmer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Paul Stemmer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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