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Dr. Willy Rios-Araico, MD

Dr. Willy Rios-Araico, MD

Pediatrics*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Willy Rios-Araico, MD is a pediatrician in Chula Vista, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Natl Mayor de San Marcos in 1971. He is accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

855 Third Ave Ste 2200 Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-0100

Care Philosophy

"I like to treat my patients and their families in the same manner I would like to be treated when I am a patient. I have always been interested in the way human beings grow, think and change with time. In my spare ti..."

- Dr. Willy Rios-Araico, MD

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Dr. Rios-Araico's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rios-Araico

2.3
13 ratings, 4 with a written review
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2 star
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He doesn't care about anything but the money that having you as a patient will bring him. The doctors that constantly step in for him do a better job at giving your child care than he does. He can't properly hold a young baby (the baby's head will not be properly supported and will snap back and front). He only asked me about breastfeeding and if I had questions the one and only time I met him. His office nurses are the ones that take the vitals and do actual doctoring. All he wants is money.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
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Carmen in Chula Vista, CA – Oct 05, 2017
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Do not take your children to him. He is very rude when you ask questions or for advice. He is very unsupportive and does not care about your concerns. The only nice thing is that his office is nice. He needs to retire because this is a doctor that literally lost his passion for his work or never even had it!!
What went well
  • Office environment
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 others found this helpful
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Playas De Rosarito, BCN – Jun 30, 2017
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After almost seven years had the worst experience!!! In a scale 1-10 he was number 10 after today a 1 I used to recommend this doctor to all family and friends not ANYMORE! Staff are OK!!!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2016
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Long story short..... Dr. Rios played us stupid for 5 years.... We trusted him with our new born up until he turned 5. Dr. Rios told us with a stu pid smile what we wanted to hear... your baby will be alright and your baby is getting better bring him back if he does not. after coming back several times for a consistent cough.. So we opted to take him to a real doctor... and they detected Asthma.. on the first visit to this new doctor... Who knows what our poor baby went thru. since th
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Andres in Chula Vista, CA – Mar 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I like to treat my patients and their families in the same manner I would like to be treated when I am a patient. I have always been interested in the way human beings grow, think and change with time. In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, reading world history and traveling.

  • Pediatrics

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  • Mt Carmel Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1977

  • Hartford Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1974

  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1973

  • University Natl Mayor De San Marcos

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Practice

Dr. Willy J. Rios-Araico MD PC855 Third Ave Ste 2200 Chula Vista, CA 91911
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