Rheumatology Center of San Diego: Home
Rheumatology • San Diego, CA
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
16516 Bernardo Center Dr, Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone
+1 858 336 2810
info@rheumsd.com
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 08:30am - 5:00pm
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Telehealth
We are pleased to offer video (telemedicine) visits
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What are the contact details for the Rheumatology Center of San Diego?
Phone: +1 858 336 2810; Email: info@rheumsd.com; Address: 16516 Bernardo Center Dr, Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92128
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yahoo Local: 2.5/5 (Yahoo Local average) (~34 reviews total (Yahoo Local))
Patients praise
- Some patients found the doctors attentive and good listeners
- Positive experiences with specific providers, such as Dr. Rivera and PAC Alexandria Foster
- Effective treatment plans for some patients
Common complaints
- Unfriendly, disrespectful, or unprofessional front desk staff
- Poor communication and dismissive attitude from some physicians
- Difficulty with appointments and rigid referral policies
- Dissatisfaction with treatment plans or lack of follow-up care
"The lady at the front desk is terrible too. Talking about the patients while they’re in earshot. I will never ever go back there again."
— LocalityBiz review"Dr Riviera was literally the worst doctor I've ever seen. Desperate for answers, I was hoping she could at least point me in the right direction. She was extremely short with me and did not offer..."
— Yahoo Local review"A definite 5 plus stars for Dr. Rivera, her assistant Alexandria Foster and the entire team at this office. Dr. Rivera and PAC Alexandria Foster both listen attentively. It's amazing how my health..."
— Yelp review (via MapQuest)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Faces of Healthcare 2025: Rheumatology Center of San Diego - San Diego Magazine — Oct 6, 2025
- The Face of Integrative Rheumatology and Functional Medicine: Functional Health Institute San Diego Magazine — Jan 6, 2026
- Dr. Janet Kim - Rheumatologist in La Jolla, CA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Phildrich Teh, MD - Rheumatologist in Encinitas, CA — May 14, 2026
- Early Autoimmune Care Prevents Damage, Eases Symptoms - Scripps Health — Aug 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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