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Dr. Roger Bitar, MD
Infectious Disease Medicine
Dr. Roger Bitar, MD is an infectious disease internist in Poway, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Hahnemann Universtiy - Philadelphia in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Mission Infectious Diseases Consultants
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- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Bitar specializes in the areas of Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital • Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals
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Dr. Roger Bitar, MD is an infectious disease internist in Poway, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Hahnemann Universtiy - Philadelphia in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar...read moreInfectious Disease Medicine
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University Sc Hosps
Internship HospitalThe Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1986Baylor College Of Medicine|the Johns Hopkins Hospital|v A Long Beach Healthcare System
Residency Hospital, 1974Hahnemann Universtiy - Philadelphia
Medical School, 1972
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average