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Dr. Brian Peter First M.D.

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

3/5(46)
4282 Genesee Ave #103 San Diego CA, 92117
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Brian First practices Endocrinology in San Diego, CA. Dr. First specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. First examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

Univ Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1973

University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences,Parktown, South Africa 1973

University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences 1973

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Headache, Women's Health, Endocrinology And More
  • Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Breast Cancer
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Goiter
  • Graves' Disease

Dr. Brian Peter First M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Brian First, MD

4282 Genesee Ave #103 -
San Diego, CA 92117
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New patients: 858-292-0108
Fax: 858-292-9097

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Patient Experience with Dr. First


3.0

Based on 46 reviews

Dr. Brian Peter First M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 46 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocrinology-Diabetes in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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