KOI Wellbeing
La Mesa
Meet the doctor behind KOI Wellbeing La Mesa — bringing surgical precision and functional medicine together.
Board-Certified Surgeon | General, Bariatric & Hernia Surgery
For more than two decades, Dr. Phillip Dickinson has been a trusted presence in La Mesa, California — not just as a physician, but as a neighbour, a community member, and a surgeon who has cared for thousands of patients through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. With twenty-two years of active private practice spanning general surgery, bariatric surgery, and hernia repair, Dr. Dickinson brings a depth of clinical experience that is rare in any setting.
But experience has a way of asking hard questions. After years at the forefront of conventional medicine, Dr. Dickinson found himself increasingly drawn to a different way of thinking about health — one that asks not just what is wrong, but why, and what it would take to truly address it. That pursuit led him to functional and integrative medicine: a patient-centred approach that treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
Dr. Dickinson brings the same rigour and evidence-based mindset from his surgical career to this field. He is particularly interested in metabolic optimisation, nutritional biochemistry, peptide therapies, and longevity medicine — areas he believes deserve serious clinical attention and thoughtful, individualised application.
His alignment with KOI Wellbeing is a natural one — and one he and the entire team share with genuine enthusiasm. He sees in this practice exactly what he has been looking for: a clinical environment built around genuine partnership with patients, where each person is treated as an informed participant in their own care, not a billing code.
"Dr. Dickinson and his team are acutely aware — and genuinely excited — that this part of San Diego County has lacked meaningful access to this kind of comprehensive, forward-thinking care. Being part of changing that is something the whole team is proud to be a part of."
Dr. Dickinson also continues his active surgical practice, performing bariatric and hernia surgeries on a regular basis. For patients who are exploring weight loss surgery or need hernia repair, he offers the rare advantage of a surgeon who understands your whole health picture — not just the procedure. If you have been considering bariatric surgery or have a hernia that needs attention, Dr. Dickinson and his team welcome the opportunity to consult with you and walk you through your options.
Whether you are seeking functional medicine guidance, surgical consultation, or simply a practice that will take your long-term health as seriously as you do — Dr. Dickinson and his team are ready to have a different kind of conversation.
Dr. Dickinson's extensive surgical and functional medicine background means he can address your health from multiple angles — and get to the root of what's really going on.
Combining surgical expertise in bariatric medicine with GLP-1 therapies, peptides, and evidence-based metabolic support for sustainable results.
Advanced peptide protocols for performance, recovery, body composition, and longevity — applied with the rigour of a surgical mindset.
Root-cause investigation into how nutrition, gut health, and biochemical balance drive chronic conditions and long-term wellbeing.
Whole-body optimisation, cognitive performance, sleep quality, and evidence-based preventive protocols personalised to each patient.
Continuing his active surgical practice — offering weight loss surgery consultations for patients who want a surgeon who knows their full health picture.
Expert hernia repair alongside functional medicine care — the rare combination of a surgeon who treats the whole patient, not just the procedure.
KOI Wellbeing La Mesa is backed by the full KOI Wellbeing team — including MDs, NDs, Nurse Practitioners, and aesthetic specialists. Meet the entire team at our La Jolla location.
Meet the Full Team →Take the first step toward root-cause care. Book your consultation with Dr. Dickinson at KOI Wellbeing La Mesa.
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