San Diego Rheumatology
Rheumatology • Chula Vista, CA
About
San Diego Rheumatology, led by Dr. Akther Kotha and Dr. Roshan Kotha, is a rheumatology practice with clinics in La Mesa and Chula Vista, California. The practice provides care for conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, and ankylosing spondylitis, and conducts clinical trials in rheumatology and related therapeutic areas.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
8860 Center Drive, Ste 400, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone
619-229-1995
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Aggregated sites (Healthgrades, WebMD, Birdeye): Range of 2.1 to 2.7 out of 5 across platforms like Healthgrades, Birdeye, and WebMD (40-46 ratings on major platforms)
- Healthline/FindCare: 3.4 out of 5 (19 ratings)
Patients praise
- Some patients find them knowledgeable and competent in diagnosing conditions like lupus
- Some patients appreciate thoroughness and clear explanations of diagnoses
- Dr. Roshan Kotha has received recognitions from patients for care (e.g., Guardian Angel)
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments and long wait times
- Complaints about rude or unprofessional office staff/receptionists
- Patients feeling unheard, dismissed, or rushed during appointments
- Challenges with communication and office paperwork/documentation
"Worst Dr ever back and forth for 2 months, never received paperwork, I had to hand deliver my paperwork, she never examined me never ran any test..."
— Patient review on Healthgrades"Absolutely the worst experience I’ve ever had with a doctor... rushes through the appointment like you’re an inconvenience to her schedule. She shows zero empathy, no compassion..."
— Patient review on Healthgrades regarding Dr. Roshan Kotha"Dr. Kotha is a great doctor... She's been able to confirm that I have Lupus and she put me on the proper medication."
— Patient review on Vitals regarding Dr. Akther KothaSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Roshan Kotha, MD, Rheumatologist | La Mesa, CA | WebMD
- Dr. Roshan Kotha, MD - Rheumatologist in La Mesa, CA | Healthgrades — Apr 1, 2016
- KOTHA J AKTHER, MD - Updated July 2026 - Rheumatologists - Yelp — Jul 2, 2026
- viviana chavez — Apr 6, 2026
- Sharp Rees-Stealy Opens Chula Vista Location | Sharp HealthCare — Jan 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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