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Dr. Brian Pedersen, MB BS

Dr. Brian Pedersen, MB BS

Rheumatology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Pedersen, MB BS is a rheumatologist in San Diego, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pedersen has extensive experience in Vasculitides. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND MEDICAL SCHOOL in 2008. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

4168 Front St San Diego, CA 92103
Telehealth available
(619) 543-6248

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pedersen specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Pedersen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pedersen

3.4

12 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
33%
33%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Patient – Aug 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Dec 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Julie – Nov 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 23, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 12, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda Ducas in Fallbrook, CA – Jan 06, 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
4 people found this helpful
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doglover in oceanside, CA – Jun 12, 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
7 people found this helpful
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Encinitas, CA – Dec 10, 2016
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

biography

Brian A. Pedersen, MBBS, is a board-certified rheumatologist. He diagnoses and treats autoimmune conditions and musculoskeletal diseases that affect the joints, muscles, connective tissue and bones. This may include conditions such as back pain...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Queensland Medical School

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy4168 Front St San Diego, CA 92103
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Practice

Uc San Diego Health-Encinitas Midwife1200 Garden View Rd Ste 100 Encinitas, CA 92024
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UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla9350 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92037
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Practice

UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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