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Dr. Joseph Atkinson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 59
Dr. Joseph Atkinson, MD
4.2 (16 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Joseph Atkinson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Joseph Atkinson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 59
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Atkinson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Atkinson graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies/Michigan State University.Dr. Joseph Atkinson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Atkinson currently practices at Kaiser Permanente Stonecrest Medical Center and are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. At present, Dr. Atkinson received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Atkinson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Atkinson is board certified in Family Practice.

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Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
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  • California - Southern HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Kaiser Permanente Point Loma
    3250 Fordham St, San Diego, CA 92110
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4.2
Based on 16 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Jun 03, 2023
Dr. Atkinson seemed interested in me as a person and spent as much time as needed to answer all of my questions. He's very sharp and obviously keeps up to date on the latest research.
Solanokid — Jun 03, 2023
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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  • Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies/Michigan State University
    2001
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Atkinson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Atkinson's profile.

Dr. Joseph Atkinson, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Atkinson, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA