Summary

One of the busiest interventional radiology practices in southern California performing all forms of image-guided minimally invasive therapy including the treatment of blocked blood vessels, aneurysms of the aorta, venous disease (including vericosities), fibroids of the uterus, and pain therapy (icluding the treatment of compression fracture)-- just to name a few! We perform over 7,500 procedures a year

Received my medical degree from UCLA, did my residency training at UCSF and spent five years in academic medicine on the faculty at Oregon Health Sciences University. I currently have a clinical staff appointment at UCSD and have published over 50 scientific articles and abstracts. I am a Fellow in the Society of Interventional Radiology and have lectured from Asia to Europe. Our expertise in this field is unsurpassed anywhere in San Diego county.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 39 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Oregon Health & Science University
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 22 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Rigler Saxon has 5 locations

San Diego Imaging Escondido

1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 100Escondido, CA 92029
Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Tri City Medical Center

4002 Vista WayOceanside, CA 92056
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

North County Radiology

3909 Waring Rd Ste COceanside, CA 92056
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

Palomar Medical Center

2185 Citracado PkwyEscondido, CA 92029

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Vascular & Interventional RadiologyVascular & Interventional RadiologyDiagnostic RadiologyVascular & Interventional Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
39 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience 3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Escondido , CALa Jolla , CALoma Linda , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Rigler Saxon

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Rigler Saxon has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Rigler Saxon has the following 22 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Angiography
  • Angioplasty
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases
  • Biliary Tract Diseases
  • Blood Clot (Thrombosis)
  • Cancer Chemoembolization (Therapeutic Chemoembolization)
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Dialysis Access Surgery
  • Esophageal Stenosis
  • Fistula
  • Interventional Radiography
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases (Peripheral Artery Disease)
  • Portal Hypertension
  • Radiology
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Swallowing disorder (Deglutition Disorder)
  • Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty)

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Richard Rigler Saxon holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Oregon Health & Science University.

Medical School

Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Saxon's NPI number is 1255432266.

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Dr. Richard Saxon speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Richard Saxon is affiliated with Tri City Medical Center, University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest, and Palomar Medical Center.
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