Dr. Ernest Rios Almendarez, MD

Dr. Ernest Almendarez is a family medicine physician who also specializes in emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 32 years of clinical experience, Dr. Almendarez brings extensive knowledge to both primary care and urgent medical situations. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Almendarez practices at Saint Joseph's Medical Center and serves patients throughout Stockton, California. His expertise includes treating conditions such as high blood pressure, respiratory infections, and weight management concerns. He performs diagnostic procedures including urine testing, strep throat testing, and pregnancy testing. Patients consistently rate Dr. Almendarez highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.