31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Doucet, Trauma Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Jay Doucet, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Doucet graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland, Canada and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery. Dr. Doucet is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doucet’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doucet’s office at (619) 543-6886.
Where did Dr. Doucet go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery | Dalhousie University
Medical School: Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland, Canada | University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Medical Director for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) | Professor of Surgery
Is Dr. Doucet board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Jay Doucet, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Doucet speak?
Dr. Doucet and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Doucet typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Doucet diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Doucet. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Bacterial Infection
- Skin Infection
- Flesh-eating disease
- Necrotizing soft tissue infection
- Gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- M726: Necrotizing fasciitis
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Doucet typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Doucet performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Doucet. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Does Dr. Doucet accept my insurance?
Dr. Doucet accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6886 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Doucet accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Doucet in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Doucet's office located?
What is Dr. Doucet's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Doucet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205993813.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doucet?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Doucet
What is Dr. Jay Doucet's specialty?
Dr. Doucet is a Trauma Surgeon near San Diego, CA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Jay Doucet affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Doucet is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Jay Doucet accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jay Doucet is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jay Doucet offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Doucet's office at (619) 543-6886 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jay Doucet?
Please contact Dr. Doucet's office at (619) 543-6886 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jay Doucet have?
Dr. Jay Doucet is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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Connect with DR. Doucet
Div Of Trauma Ucsd Medical Center
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103