Dr. Rio Dickens-Celestin, MD | San Diego, CA | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Rio Dickens-Celestin is an internal medicine physician who brings 25 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Dickens-Celestin is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Dickens-Celestin practices at Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley in San Diego, California, and maintains affiliations with Emory Healthcare. She focuses on treating joint pain and back pain in both pregnant women and young patients. Her approach includes physical therapy and strength training to help patients build resilience and recover from injury. Patients rate her care at 3.9 out of 5 stars on average.

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3.9

30 Ratings
25 years of experience
36 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
14 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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Dr. Dickens was a great experience for me. She was kind and knowledgeable. I am no longer at Emory but good doctors are hard to find.

September 18th, 2019

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Best ever

May 8th, 2018

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She is very competent and caring. Extremely knowledgeable.

May 8th, 2018

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Will not return to this physician. Very expensive misdiagnoses

January 5th, 2016

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Lovely person, wonderful personality, very patient and involves you in the patient care/decision process. None better.

October 21st, 2015

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Dr.Dickens is an awesome Dr. I received a personal phone call from her with great news from my test results. She is very caring and took a personal approach to me and my concerns. Love, love, love her and her professionalism.

March 4th, 2015

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God Complex....that says it all.

December 4th, 2013

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Dr. Dickens diagnosed my illness after I had seen several doctors for headaches over a period of 16 months. She recognized my symptoms and got me immediately to a neuro-opthamologist and neuro surgeon for treatment. Dr. Dickens and Emory saved me!

November 14th, 2013

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The Emory Clinic at 1525 Clifton should be shut down because of Dr. Dickens.

November 7th, 2013

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Dr. Dickens has minimal knowledge on critical care. At one time, she WAS a good physician. But, in the past two years...she does not care about the patient. She cares about keeping her job.

November 6th, 2013

Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

3811 Valley Centre DrSan Diego, CA 92130

Tel: (858) 554-7272

Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Rio Dickens-Celestin, MD	Karthikeyan Viswanathan, DO	Dr. Shilpa Sayana, MD	Dr. George Mousa, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (30 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.7 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Tamil	Speaks English
San Diego , CA	Los Altos , CA	SHERMAN OAKS , CA	Upland , CA
Med School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh	Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York	Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont	Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Internal Medicine

Check-up
Geriatric Medicine
Heartburn
Immunization
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine

Medical School

University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati OhGraduated in 2001

University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Where is Dr. Rio Dickens-Celestin's office located?: Dr. Rio Dickens-Celestin's office is located at 3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA, 92130.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rio Dickens-Celestin affiliated with?: Dr. Rio Dickens-Celestin is affiliated with Emory Healthcare.
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