Best Internal Medicine Doctors and Internists in Poway, CA
We found 398 Internal Medicine Specialists in Poway
Top Internal Medicine Doctors in Poway
We determine the top options by looking at a combination of experience, satisfaction ratings, hospital quality scores, distance, and appointment availability.
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Dr. Richard Putnam, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsFamily Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920643.1 miles awayBiographyDr. Richard Putnam, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Poway, CA. He is 74 years old. Dr. Richard Putnam, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway.
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Dr. Ludmilla Ionescu, MD
Rated 4.0 out of 5 starsFamily Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920643.1 miles awayBiographyLudmilla Ionescu, M.D., is a board-certified family medicine physician. She grew up in Moscow, Russia where she attended Moscow Medical Academy. Dr. Ionescu completed her internship at the State Scientific Center of Dermatovenerology (Dermatology) in Moscow, Russia before moving to the U.S. to start her Family Practice residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Since she was a child, Dr. Ionescu wanted to become a doctor because of her idol, her father, a surgeon and Honored Physician of the Russian Federation. She grew up watching him work in the hospital and wanted to be just like him. Dr. Ionescu approaches her practice with the philosophy that you ``treat the root of the tree and not its leaves, and therefore listen to the patient so you can get to the root of the tree.`` She uses an individual approach to the diagnosis and treatment of each patient in order to get to the root of the problem. Dr. Ionescu treats her patients as if they are family and she enjoys seeing her patients go back to their normal lives, happy and healthy. In her spare time, Dr. Ionescu enjoys spending time with her daughter, traveling, sports, competitive ballroom dancing and Pilates. She is fluent in Russian and English.
Dr. Ionescu is On staff at Palomar Health - sponsored
Dr. Carol Cornelius, MD
Rated 2.8 out of 5 starsFamily Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920643.1 miles awayBiographyDr. Carol Cornelius, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Poway, CA. She is 77 years old. Dr. Carol Cornelius, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway.
Dr. Cornelius is On staff at Palomar Health Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MB CHB
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920643.1 miles awayBiographyDr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MB CHB is an Internist who practices in Poway, CA. She is 68 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MB CHB is affiliated with Palomar Health, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.
Dr. Dure-Smith is On staff at Palomar HealthDr. Kathy Clewell, MD
Rated 3.6 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15525 Pomerado Rd Ste A4Poway, CA 920642.9 miles away
Dr. Kevin Merkes, MD
Rated 4.1 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15525 Pomerado Rd Ste A1Poway, CA 920642.9 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (23)
- Listened/answered questions (23)
- Explains conditions well (23)
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Dr. Mohinderpal Thaper, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsGeriatric Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 575Poway, CA 920643.0 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
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Dr. Darlene Elias, MD
Rated 3.0 out of 5 starsCritical Care Medicine15004 Innovation DrSan Diego, CA 921283.2 miles away
Dr. Chitra Safaya, MD
Rated 4.9 out of 5 starsInfectious Disease Medicine11835 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 1304-167San Diego, CA 921282.7 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (8)
- Listened/answered questions (8)
- Explains conditions well (8)
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Dr. Ryan Stewart, MD
Rated 4.3 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine16950 Via TazonSan Diego, CA 921275.3 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (23)
- Explains conditions well (23)
- Found trustworthy (23)
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Dr. David Carty, MD
Rated 3.7 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920643.1 miles awayBiographyDr. David Carty, MD is an Internist who practices in Poway, CA. He is 69 years old. Dr. David Carty, MD is affiliated with Palomar Health, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.
Dr. Carty is On staff at Palomar HealthDr. Elizabeth Salada, MD
Rated 4.0 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920643.1 miles awayBiographyDr. Elizabeth Salada, MD is an Internist who practices in Poway, CA. She is 60 years old. Dr. Elizabeth Salada, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Health.
Dr. Salada is On staff at Palomar Health
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Highest Rated Internal Medicine Doctors in Poway
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Dr. Amro Mahmoud, DO
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine8701 Cuyamaca StSantee, CA 920719.0 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (27)
- Listened/answered questions (27)
- Explains conditions well (27)
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Dr. Sopheap Ly, MD
Rated 4.8 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine13010 Poway RdPoway, CA 920640.4 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (119)
- Listened/answered questions (117)
- Explains conditions well (117)
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Dr. Veena Prabhakar, DO
Rated 4.6 out of 5 starsFamily Medicine16899 W Bernardo DrSan Diego, CA 921275.1 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (32)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (31)
- Explains conditions well (31)
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Dr. Richard Putnam, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsFamily Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920643.1 miles awayBiographyDr. Richard Putnam, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Poway, CA. He is 74 years old. Dr. Richard Putnam, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Health.
Dr. Putnam is On staff at Palomar HealthDr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MB CHB
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920643.1 miles awayBiographyDr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MB CHB is an Internist who practices in Poway, CA. She is 68 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MB CHB is affiliated with Palomar Health, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.
Dr. Dure-Smith is On staff at Palomar HealthDr. Jeng-Kang Shih, DDS
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsDentistry8226 Miramar RdSan Diego, CA 921267.3 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (9)
- Listened/answered questions (9)
- Explains conditions well (9)
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Dr. Robert Murad, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine10155 Pacific Heights BlvdSan Diego, CA 921219.5 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (14)
- Explains conditions well (14)
- Found trustworthy (14)
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Dr. William Land, MD
Rated 4.4 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 921275.8 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (25)
- Listened/answered questions (25)
- Found trustworthy (25)
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Dr. David Bortz, MD
Rated 4.8 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine6480 Weathers Pl Ste 106San Diego, CA 921218.6 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (23)
- Explains conditions well (23)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (22)
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Dr. Shannon Cheffet, DO
Rated 4.7 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine16950 Via TazonSan Diego, CA 921275.3 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (11)
- Explains conditions well (11)
- Found trustworthy (11)
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Dr. Joyce Havranek, MD
Rated 4.7 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine16950 Via TazonSan Diego, CA 921275.3 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (12)
- Explains conditions well (12)
- Found trustworthy (12)
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Dr. David Wine, MD
Rated 4.7 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15611 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 920643.0 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (19)
- Found trustworthy (19)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (18)
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Internal Medicine near Poway
Internal Medicine Specialists in this region have an average rating of 3.8 stars and have at least 1 or more past patient ratings, so you can be confident that these providers have the experience that you are looking for.
3.8average rating
The average rating for Internal Medicine Doctors in Poway is 3.8 stars. The national average is 4.0 stars.
3Patient Favorite doctors
There are 3 Internal Medicine Doctors who have met the standards to be designated as Patient Favorite doctors.
398within 10 miles
There are 398 Internal Medicine Doctors located within a 10-mile radius of Poway, CA.
1award winning hospital
There is 1 hospital in the Poway area that has won at least one Healthgrades Hospital Quality Award.
Internal Medicine Doctors Affiliated with Palomar Health
The following healthcare professionals practice at award-winning hospitals within the Palomar Health in Poway. Learn more about our methodology for affiliated providers.
Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MB CHB
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920643.1 miles awayBiographyDr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MB CHB is an Internist who practices in Poway, CA. She is 68 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MB CHB is affiliated with Palomar Health, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.
Dr. Dure-Smith is On staff at Palomar HealthDr. Kathy Clewell, MD
Rated 3.6 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15525 Pomerado Rd Ste A4Poway, CA 920642.9 miles awayDr. Kevin Merkes, MD
Rated 4.1 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15525 Pomerado Rd Ste A1Poway, CA 920642.9 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (23)
- Listened/answered questions (23)
- Explains conditions well (23)
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Dr. Mohinderpal Thaper, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsGeriatric Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 575Poway, CA 920643.0 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
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Dr. Darlene Elias, MD
Rated 3.0 out of 5 starsCritical Care Medicine15004 Innovation DrSan Diego, CA 921283.2 miles awayDr. David Carty, MD
Rated 3.7 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920643.1 miles awayBiographyDr. David Carty, MD is an Internist who practices in Poway, CA. He is 69 years old. Dr. David Carty, MD is affiliated with Palomar Health, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.
Dr. Carty is On staff at Palomar HealthDr. Elizabeth Salada, MD
Rated 4.0 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920643.1 miles awayBiographyDr. Elizabeth Salada, MD is an Internist who practices in Poway, CA. She is 60 years old. Dr. Elizabeth Salada, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Health.
Dr. Salada is On staff at Palomar HealthDr. Akber Safi, MD
Rated 4.3 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15721 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 920643.2 miles awayBiographyDr. Akber Safi, MD is an Internist who practices in Poway, CA. He is 65 years old. Dr. Akber Safi, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Health.
Dr. Safi is On staff at Palomar HealthDr. Shawn Fazel, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15615 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 920643.0 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
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Dr. David Wine, MD
Rated 4.7 out of 5 starsInternal Medicine15611 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 920643.0 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (19)
- Found trustworthy (19)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (18)
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Dr. Arthur Yan, MD
Rated 4.6 out of 5 starsGastroenterology15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 500Poway, CA 920643.0 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (8)
- Listened/answered questions (8)
- Explains conditions well (8)
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Dr. Rod Serry, MD
Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsCardiology15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920643.1 miles awayBiographyDr. Rod Serry is a Chicago native and attended Carleton College in Northfield,Minnesota. After medical school at RushMedical College and Internal Medicine residency at Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke'sMedical Center, he completed fellowships in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at UCSD Medical Center. Dr. Serry trained further at El Camino Hospital (Mountain View, CA) in the minimally invasive treatment of complex peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Serry is board certified in both Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, and has been practicing with Escondido Cardiology Associates since 2007. Dr. Serry's area of specialty is Interventional Cardiology, with particular interest in lower extremity revascularization to avoid amputation, aortic aneurysm repair, and carotid artery stenting. He maintains privileges at Palomar Medical Center, Pomerado Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, and UCSD Medical Center.
Dr. Serry is On staff at Palomar Health
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)View Award15615 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 920643.0 miles awayPalomar Medical Center Poway is a medical facility located in Poway, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award.
15615 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 920643.0 miles awayView All Quality Award Winning Hospitals around Poway, CA
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