Dr. Joseph Risser, MD

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine*•Male•Age 70

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine*

Dr. Joseph Risser, MD is a public health & general preventative medicine physician in San Diego, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine in 1988. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Joseph Risser, MD

Linda Vista Health Care Center

6973 Linda Vista Rd San Diego, CA 92111
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(858) 279-0925
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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Accepting new patients

(858) 279-0925

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Risser specializes in the area of Public Health & General Preventive Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
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Dr. Risser's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Risser

4.3

23 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jun 06, 2023
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What could be improved
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Jun 30, 2021
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Mar 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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William F Rocco in SAN DIEGO, CA – Jan 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Chang in San diego, CA – Sep 13, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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MKB in San Diego, CA – Jun 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Christy in San Diego, CA – Mar 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Peter Civardi in San Diego, CA – Feb 01, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Joseph Risser, MD is a public health & general preventative medicine physician in San Diego, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine in 1988. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

  • Preventive Public Health Medicine

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  • University Ca San Diego Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Hi J A Burns School Med

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
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Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
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Linda Vista Health Care Center

Linda Vista Health Care Center6973 Linda Vista Rd San Diego, CA 92111
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