Dr. Raymond I. Press, MD | SAN DIEGO, CA | Rheumatologist

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Dr. Raymond Press is a rheumatologist and allergy & immunology specialist who earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. With over four decades of clinical experience, he brings extensive expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and allergic conditions. Dr. Press is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Press practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego and maintains hospital privileges at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. He specializes in treating joint conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as general joint pain. His procedural expertise includes performing joint fluid removal, bursa injections, and extremity X-rays to help diagnose and manage musculoskeletal conditions. Patients rate Dr. Press 4.1 out of 5 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.1

32 Ratings
41 years of experience
23 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
16 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

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Dr. Press is an exceptional Doctor. High recommend. I would like for Dr. Press to call me.

September 18th, 2025

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Been seeing him for years, always has given me more time than other dr's and i feel he genuinely cares about his patients. Will not go to any other rheumatologist. He is wonderful! You dont find doctors like him anymire!

September 29th, 2017

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Dr. Press is a good man. I find to be extremely intelligent, very well educated and very,very good at his job.

March 20th, 2015

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Knowledgeable, inquisitive, affable, responsive and flexible in the course of treatment are qualities that make Dr. Press an excellent choice in Rheumatological care. Yes you're going to have to wait, and yes, you're going to get superior care.

February 19th, 2015

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DR. PRESS IS AN EXCELLENT DOCTOR. HE IS KIND AND VERY COMPASSIONATE. HE TREAT PEOPLE THAT HAVE SEVERE PAIN. I LIKE THAT HE TREAT YOU WITH OUT PRESCRIBING STRONG PAIN PILLS. HE KNOW WHAT HE IS DOING AND DOES IT WELL. WILL SEE YOU WITH OUT AN APPOINTMENT. ANY WANT TIME IS WELL WORTH IT. LISA AND EMMA ARE AMAZING AS WELL. DR. PRESS IS SENT FROM GOD.

February 6th, 2015

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Great Doctor!!

June 23rd, 2014

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Makes you wait over 1 1/2 hrs for appt. Diesnt know what he is doong. Incompetent stafff 0 stars out of 5

December 6th, 2013

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Dr. Press is an absolute genius...he looks at the total patient and not just the diagnosis. Anyone who sees him is lucky. He is genuinely interested and very caring. He takes a lot of time with each client. I highly recommend him...only drawback is wait time. Otherwise, he is a brilliant diagnostician and highly caring practisioner.

April 12th, 2013

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Estoy muy orgullosa de recomendar Dr Press, fue el mejor doctor mi madre pudo tener, le agradecemos su cordialidad! Su atencion, su preocupacion y su sabiduria!!! Gracias Dr Press!!!

April 7th, 2013

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I am very happy to have Dr Press as my doctor, he has been very caring, he has been helping me to control my pain, more than I expected!

March 28th, 2013

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3965 5TH AVE STE 430SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

Tel: (619) 291-9285

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Scripps Health Internal Medicine

501 Washington St Ste 508San Diego, CA 92103

Tel: (619) 849-4469

Washington Pulmonary

501 Washington St Ste 725San Diego, CA 92103

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

4077 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103


Dr. Raymond Ivan Press, MD	Dr. Harry Bluestein	Dr. Brian Pedersen	Dr. Gary Firestein
Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.1 (32 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
SAN DIEGO , CA	La Jolla , CA	Encinitas , CA	Encinitas , CA
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Where is Dr. Raymond Press's office located?: Dr. Raymond Press's office is located at 3965 5TH AVE STE 430, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103.
What languages does Dr. Raymond Press speak?: Dr. Raymond Press speaks English and Spanish.
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