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Dr. Joseph Caperna, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 62
Dr. Joseph Caperna, MD
4.8 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Caperna, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Joseph Caperna, MD
4.8 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Caperna, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 62
San Diego, CA
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34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Caperna, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Caperna graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at University Ca San Diego Medical Center.Dr. Joseph Caperna, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Caperna currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. At present, Dr. Caperna received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Caperna's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Caperna also speaks Spanish. Dr. Caperna is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Smoking Cessation Counseling
Tobacco Use Disorder
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
ADHD and-or ADD
AIDS
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Anemia
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
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Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
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Chronic Sinusitis
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Congestive Heart Failure
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Hypogonadism
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Hypothyroidism
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Lipid Disorders
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Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mycobacterial Lung Infection
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Vertigo
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Vitamin D Deficiency
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cardiovascular Disease Counseling
Diabetes Counseling
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Obesity Counseling

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  • Choice Care PPO
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  • Health Net
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    Curative PPO
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  • Federal Employee Program (FEP)
  • Bluegrass Family Health
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Joseph Caperna MD A Professional Corp.
    2333 1st Ave Ste 104, San Diego, CA 92101
  2. 2 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

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Jul 15, 2022
Such a knowledgeable man & truly cares about all his patients.
— Jul 15, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
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  • University Ca San Diego Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Caperna, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Caperna's profile.

Dr. Joseph Caperna, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Caperna, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA