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Dr. Nina Riggins, MD

Dr. Nina Riggins, MD

Neurology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Nina Riggins, MD is a neurologist in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1997. She is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

4910 Directors Pl Ste 250 San Diego, CA 92121
Telehealth available

Dr. Riggins is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
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Dr. Riggins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Riggins

3.8

16 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sarah – Jul 01, 2023
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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
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Jan 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 11, 2020
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Jo – Jan 01, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 18, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
John D. in Las Vegas, NV – Aug 06, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Michael P in Corte Madera, CA – Feb 04, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

"My patients come first, and I strive to provide the most thorough and professional care"

biography

Dr. Riggins areas of expertise are headache medicine, post-traumatic headache, and state-of-the-art treatments such as neuromodulation devices. Dr. Riggins research investigates causes and treatments for headaches such as Botox injections, calcitonin...read more
  • Neurology

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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Dr. Riggins is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Uc San Diego Health-Sorrento Valley4910 Directors Pl Ste 250 San Diego, CA 92121
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    UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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