Dr. Brian First, MD
Dr. Brian First, MD is an internist in San Diego, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Coronado Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
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4282 Genesee Ave Ste 103 San Diego, CA 92117Compare with other Internists
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| 4 Star | 8% | 8% |
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| 2 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 Star | 38% | 38% |
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Dr. Brian First, MD is an internist in San Diego, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sharp Memorial...read moreInternal Medicine
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University Of The Witwatersrand Medical School
Medical School, 1973
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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