Summary

Dr. Melissa Deer is a family medicine and psychiatry physician who brings 19 years of experience to her practice in San Diego. She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her residency at UCSD Medical Center. Dr. Deer is fluent in Chinese, Spanish, and English, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations throughout the community.

Dr. Deer is affiliated with University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest and practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego, California. She specializes in treating substance use disorders, including teen substance use issues and amphetamine use disorder. Her practice includes comprehensive drug screening services such as benzodiazepine testing and cocaine screening. Patients rate Dr. Deer 4.7 out of 5 stars for her compassionate and thorough care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 19 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish, English
  • Ucsd Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Melissa E H Deer has 3 locations

Center Star Act Mental Health System

4283 El Cajon Blvd Ste 115San Diego, CA 92105
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

San Diego American Indian Health Center

2630 1ST AVE STE 105SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Gateway Comprehensive Medical Group

995 Gateway Center Way Ste 105San Diego, CA 92102
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Melissa E H Deer, MDDr. Lubna Isho, DOReanna Lynn Clayton MSN, FNP-CDr. James L. Pearson, MD
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.7 
19 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
San Diego , CAPOMONA , CATempleton , CASeal Beach , CA
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa E H Deer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melissa E H Deer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melissa E H Deer has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Clinical Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Psychiatry
  • Schizophrenia

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsd Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Melissa Deer's office located?
Dr. Melissa Deer's office is located at 4283 El Cajon Blvd Ste 115, San Diego, CA, 92105.
What languages does Dr. Melissa Deer speak?
Dr. Melissa Deer speaks Chinese, Spanish, and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Melissa Deer affiliated with?
Dr. Melissa Deer is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Deer?
You can find contact information for Dr. Melissa Deer here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Melissa Deer accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Melissa Deer accepts on their Vitals profile.

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