Dr. Brian First, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA and has 51 years experience. They graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School. They currently practice 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, Urinary Incontinence and Limb Pain 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. Their 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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Ritchken & First Md's
4282 Genesee Ave Ste 103, San Diego, CA 92117
Directions (858) 292-0108
Sharp Senior Health Center
4320 Genesee Ave Ste 104, San Diego, CA 92117
Directions (858) 569-5850

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Mar 30, 2023

Listens to your concerns and cares about his patients. Staff is friendly and helpful.

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Dr. Brian First, MD is an internal medicine specialist in San Diego, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in 1973. He specializes in Internal Medicine.

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Internal Medicine

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University of the Witwatersrand Medical School
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Dr. First in specializes in Internal Medicine. See more on Sharecare.

What conditions does Dr. Brian First, MD treat?

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

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Dr. First's office is located at 4282 Genesee Ave Ste 103 San Diego, CA 92117. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

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Dr. First provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Brian First, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

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

Is Dr. Brian First, MD a board-certified professional?

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

Does Dr. Brian First, MD receive good ratings from patients?

Dr. Brian First, MD has a star rating of 3.2/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.

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

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