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Dr. Gary Firestein, MD

Rheumatology* Age 70
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Dr. Gary Firestein, MD

Rheumatology* Age 70
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Gary Firestein, MD is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. Firestein graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Gary Firestein, MD is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, CA and has 45 years experience. Dr. Firestein currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Firestein's office accepts new patients. Dr. Firestein is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arthritis
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Arthritis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Granulomatosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Sarcoidosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Still's Disease
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal

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  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Trio ACO HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Aetna
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice

Locations

  1. 1 UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy
    4168 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-6248
  2. 2 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 822-0480
  3. 3 UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy
    9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 822-0480

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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Firestein, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Firestein's profile.

Dr. Gary Firestein, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Gary Firestein, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA