Dr. Brian Allen Pedersen M.B.B.S., Rheumatologist
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Dr. Brian Allen Pedersen M.B.B.S.

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(5)
9500 GILMAN DR DEPT 656 LA JOLLA CA, 92093
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4/5

About

Dr. Brian Pedersen is a rheumatologist practicing in LA JOLLA, CA. Dr. Pedersen specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Pedersen treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

University of Queensland School of Medicine, Brisbane, Australia Medical Degree

UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, CA Other Degree

Rheumatologist Medical Degree

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

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Dr. Brian Allen Pedersen M.B.B.S.'s Practice location

9500 GILMAN DR DEPT 656 -
LA JOLLA, CA 92093
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4168 Front Street -
San Diego, CA 92103
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UC San Diego Health - Encinitas: Garden View

1200 Garden View Road -
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Dr. Brian Allen Pedersen M.B.B.S. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist 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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