Dr. Raymond I. Press, MD | San Diego, CA | Rheumatologist

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Dr. Raymond Press has practiced rheumatology and allergy & immunology for 41 years and is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and sees patients in San Diego, California. Dr. Press speaks English and Spanish.

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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
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Press' Ratings and Reviews

4.1

32 Ratings with 16 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 35 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Had a good bedside manner: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (14) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Flexible scheduling: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

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!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

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.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

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.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

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.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 6th, 2015

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Great Doctor!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

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

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

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!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

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!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 28th, 2013

Internal Medicine Associates

3965 5th Ave Ste 430San Diego, CA 92103

Tel: (619) 291-9285

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 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

SatClosed

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Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

4077 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103


Dr. Raymond Ivan Press, MD	Dr. Diana Rae Lindsey, MD	Dr. Eun Young Kim	Dr. Fang Ling Lin
Rheumatology	Allergy & Immunology	Allergy & Immunology	Allergy & Immunology
Accepts New Patients
4.1 (32 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	2.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	47 Years of Experience	57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish		Speaks English	Speaks English
San Diego , CA	San Diego , CA	Oshkosh , WI	San Diego , CA
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine	Med School: Ewha Womans University School Of Medicine	Med School: National Taiwan University College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Allergy & Immunology
Dupuytren's Contracture
Gout
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tendinitis

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Press' NPI number is 1215991302.

Bruce Alan Beutler
Allergy & Immunology
45 Years Exp | SAN DIEGO, CA
(0)
Matthias G Vonherrath
Allergy & Immunology
38 Years Exp | Del Mar, CA
(0)
E Michael Sarrell
Pediatrics
46 Years Exp | Poway, CA
(0)
Adrian Y Wu
Allergy & Immunology
37 Years Exp | San Diego, CA
(0)
Edmund Bruce Merchant
Allergy & Immunology
63 Years Exp | SAN DIEGO, CA
(0)
David Darjoe Lo
Allergy & Immunology
40 Years Exp | Del Mar, CA
(0)
A N Theofilopoulos
Allergy & Immunology
62 Years Exp | La Jolla, CA
(0)
Randi J Vita
Allergy & Immunology
28 Years Exp | San Diego, CA
(0)
Eric Prescott Jones
Allergy & Immunology
10 Years Exp | San Diego, CA
(0)
Mercedes Dashefsky
Nurse Practitioner
| San Diego, CA
(0)

Which hospitals is Dr. Raymond Press affiliated with?: Dr. Raymond Press is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.
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.
Is Dr. Raymond Press accepting new patients?: Dr. Raymond Press is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Raymond Press's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Raymond Press accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Raymond Press accepts on their Vitals profile.

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