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Dr. Robert Fox, MD

Dr. Robert Fox, MD

Rheumatology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Fox, MD is a rheumatologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with Logan Health Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (24 reviews)

RHEUMATOLOGY CLINIC -- XiMED Medical Center Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla campus

9850 Genesee Ave Ste 910 La Jolla, CA 92037

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Dr. Fox is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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Dr. Fox's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fox

4.8
24 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Dr Fox saved my life. Period
Dr Fox read every CT scan, MRI, surgical report my primary care physician at Cedars had me endure over several years, in order to cover up his misdiagnosis of temporal arthritis. Dr Fox pronounced me a healthy woman, poisoned by my previous doctor, suggested drug rehab to get me off the narcotics prescribed by doctors in Los Angeles to cover their mistakes.
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
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Denise – Mar 10, 2024
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Closed~
The La Jolla office closed (2 years ago) and no forwarding address. : (
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 21, 2022
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Dr. Fox is a genius!! He is beyond a doubt the best Physician that I have ever had........and the most knowledgeable and most thorough!! I wish we could clone him. We have moved 6 hours away fro LaJolla, but, he does telephone consults when I can’t get there.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2019
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Dr. Fox saved my life and my daughter’s life . As an RN for 34 years, Dr. Fox is by far the best diagnostician I have ever encountered. He is kind , caring , brilliant and will diagnose your medical illness when others cannot . I am grateful for everything he has done to help us. I highly recommend Dr. Fox to anyone in need of expert medical care. Anne V., RN
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Anne VerHoeve, RN in CA – Sep 26, 2018
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Dr. Fox has been my doctor for over 30 years. I love him. Hes very thorough, answers all my questions, takes time to answer questions even by text. When I moved to Iowa, he took care of me through my familu physician. I was there for 8 years and he never failed me. I live back in Ca now so I see him every 6 months. He's a very special guy, and wonderful doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Rita Bumbera in San Diego, CA – Sep 23, 2018
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Dr. Robert Fox is a brilliant rheumatologist who meticulously develops each patient's treatment plan for the best possible outcome. He has kept my wife and me alive for many years beyond expectations given by other doctors. Patients like us travel from all over the U.S. and other countries to seek his help.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Don Goodall in Las Cruces, NM – Aug 08, 2017
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Thank you Dr. Fox for taking the time to review my complex medical history!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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San diego, CA – Jun 24, 2017
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Simply the best!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Emily Anderson in Fallbrook, Ca. – Sep 28, 2016
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Fox is the best doctor to have in your corner. He's incredibly intelligent and kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Chris in San Diego, CA – Aug 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Robert I Fox, MD, PhD provides an exceptionally high standard of solo-practice personalized care that is extremely rare in the current medical arena. Dr. Fox personally sees and treats all his patients each visit-- (he...read more

biography

Dr. Robert I. Fox received his undergraduate degree (B.S., Biophysics Summa Cum Laude) from the Honors College of the University of Michigan.  He then completed the combined MD/PhD (Medical Scientist Training Program) at HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Stanford University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1979
  • Stanford University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1977
  • Stanford University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1975
  • Combination Md/phd Program

    1974
  • Harvard Medical School

    1974
  • Harvard University

    1974
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Undergraduate School, 1968
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American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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    Locations

    RHEUMATOLOGY CLINIC -- XiMED Medical Center Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla campus

    Rheumatology Clinic9850 Genesee Ave Ste 910 La Jolla, CA 92037
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    Rheumatology Home Office - seeing patients via Zoom.4206 Caminito Cassis # Attn San Diego, CA 92122
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: closed
      • Wed: closed
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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