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Dr. Brian First, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 75
Dr. Brian First, MD
3.2 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. Brian First, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Brian First, MD
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Dr. Brian First, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 75
San Diego, CA
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51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian First, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. First graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School. Dr. Brian First, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA and has 51 years experience. Dr. First currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. First has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Urinary Incontinence among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. First received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. First's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. First also speaks Afrikaans. Dr. First is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Joint Pain
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Constipation
Nail Infection
Pharyngitis
Sebaceous Cysts
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wellness Examination
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dehydration
Fever
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Giardiasis
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Pap Smear
Thyroid Biopsy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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    Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
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  • Pathway-CA HMO
  • Gold Value
    Premier HMO
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    Choice
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Navigate POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
  • Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Open Choice PPO
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Advantage HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Select CA HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
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  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
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    CA SmartCare HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Ritchken and First Medical Group
    4282 Genesee Ave Ste 103, San Diego, CA 92117
  2. 2 Sharp Senior Health Center
    4320 Genesee Ave Ste 104, San Diego, CA 92117

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. First
3.2
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (9)

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Mar 30, 2023
Listens to your concerns and cares about his patients. Staff is friendly and helpful.
— Mar 30, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of the Witwatersrand Medical School
    1973
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian First, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. First's profile.

Dr. First frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Urinary Incontinence. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian First, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brian First, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA