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Dr. Brian First, MD

License & Identifications

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Patient Reviews

3.5
  • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
(24)
Patient comments (24)

The overall average patient rating of Dr. Brian First is Excellent. Dr. First has been reviewed by 24 patients who have provided 24 comments. The rating is 3.5 out of 4 stars.

Patient Ratings
Ease of Appointment 1.6
  • Currently 1.6 of 4 stars
Promptness 3.0
  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
Courteous Staff 1.3
  • Currently 1.3333333333333 of 4 stars
Accurate Diagnosis 3.4
  • Currently 3.4 of 4 stars
Bedside Manner 3.4
  • Currently 3.4 of 4 stars
Spends Time with Me 3.3
  • Currently 3.25 of 4 stars
Follows Up After Visit 2.3
  • Currently 2.25 of 4 stars

Specialties & Research

Dr. Brian First, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine.


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Education & Awards

Dr. First graduated from University Of The Witwatersrand, Parktown. He has 1 awards.

Awards  
Patients' Choice Award (2009 - 2012)
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Affiliations

Dr. First has 3 hospital affiliations:

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital 
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital - La Jolla 
  • Sharp Community Medical Group 

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Accepted Insurance Plans

Dr. First accepts these health insurances in at least one office:

  • United Healthcare - 16 plans
  • Great-West Healthcare - 1 plan
  • Molina Healthcare - 3 plans
  • Unicare - 11 plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - 1 plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross - 2 plans
  • Cigna - 11 plans
  • Humana - 2 plans
  • Community Health Group - 1 plan

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Additional Information
Where does Dr. Brian P. First practice?
Dr. Brian First practices Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism near San Diego, CA.
Additional practice locations include: Solana Beach, CA.
See San Diego Internists and San Diego Endocrinologists.