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Dr. Alexander Shikhman, MD

Dr. Alexander Shikhman, MD

Rheumatology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Alexander Shikhman, MD is a rheumatologist in San Diego, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Second Moscow Ni Pirogov State Medical Institute in 1982. He is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 4 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

4125 Sorrento Valley Blvd Ste A San Diego, CA 92121
Telehealth available

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Dr. Shikhman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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Dr. Shikhman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shikhman

4.0

42 ratings, 11 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Cleo schimmel – Mar 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Sep 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Joan Lee – Jul 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
18 people found this helpful
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May 09, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
17 people found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Beverly Thoman in CA – Feb 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Hollyn – Jul 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Dr. Shikhman's greatest fan! in Dana Point, Ca – Jan 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Jan 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 people found this helpful
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Eva in San Diego CA – Nov 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Apr 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our approach to patients care is based on state of the art diagnosis in combination with the best of Western and Eastern therapies
  • Rheumatology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997
  • Oklahoma University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • Second Moscow Ni Pirogov State Medical Institute

    Medical School, 1982
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    Practice

    Institute for Specialized Medicine4125 Sorrento Valley Blvd Ste A San Diego, CA 92121
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    Practice

    Office54433 Bank of America Los Angeles, CA 90074
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