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Summary
Dr. Spencer Rickwa is a family medicine physician who earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine. With 24 years of experience in practice, he brings extensive knowledge to comprehensive family healthcare. Dr. Rickwa focuses on providing complete medical care for patients of all ages, emphasizing the osteopathic approach that considers the whole person in treatment and prevention.
Dr. Rickwa practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout San Diego, California, and maintains an affiliation with California Hospital Medical Center. He treats common conditions such as abdominal pain, flank pain, and rhinitis. His practice includes preventive care services like flu vaccinations and diagnostic testing through comprehensive metabolic panels. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Dr. Rickwa practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout San Diego, California, and maintains an affiliation with California Hospital Medical Center. He treats common conditions such as abdominal pain, flank pain, and rhinitis. His practice includes preventive care services like flu vaccinations and diagnostic testing through comprehensive metabolic panels. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 24 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Spencer Rickwa has 3 locationsKaiser Permanente Otay Mesa Medical Offices
4650 Palm AveSan Diego, CA 92154 Tel: (619) 528-5000
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
Sat9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SunClosed
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
9455 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 266-5000
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| Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med | Med School: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Spencer Rickwa
Medical Specialties
Dr. Spencer Rickwa has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Spencer Rickwa has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
Dr. Spencer Rickwa holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med in 2002.
NPI Number
Dr. Rickwa's NPI number is 1700815081.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Spencer Rickwa affiliated with?
- Dr. Spencer Rickwa is affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. Spencer Rickwa's office located?
- Dr. Spencer Rickwa's office is located at 4650 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA, 92154.
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