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Dr. Richard Mallo, MD

Dr. Richard Mallo, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience
(442) 274-0566

Dr. Richard Mallo, MD is an internist in Escondido, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Santo Tomas, Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (16 reviews)
(442) 274-0566
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225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102
Escondido, CA 92025

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Palomar Health Medical Group - Graybill

Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102 Escondido, CA 92025
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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Mallo specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital • Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals

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Dr. Mallo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mallo

3.5
16 ratings, 7 with a written review
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1 star
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100% caring
He took very good care of my father while in hospital and during his stay at assisted living. He also helped me to make the right decisions for my fathers care and help me through a trying time. Kept me informed the whole time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Debbi – Oct 01, 2024
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I have been under the care of Dr Mallo for several years. Of all the Doctors I have, he is one of the most caring and I can feel that he is really concern about his patients. Through word of mouth, I chose him as my PCP and a lot of my co workers and family chose him too. Thank you Dr Mallo!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Apple – Sep 26, 2024
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No follow up
He was assigned to me while I spent a week in a SNF.Ordered a urinalysis for high WBC count and symptoms of a UTI. I didn’t find out until I left that I had a deadly bacteria that should have been treated right away.I had to get my lab results myself after leaving the SNF then go see my primary doctor to get antibiotics ordered 2 weeks later!!! I could have ended up back in the hospital with sepsis again! I’m an RN and I know when doctors give poor treatment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Cheryl C. – Dec 01, 2023
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Horrible care because he doesn't care
The lack of interest this doctor gives his patients is despicable. My brother begged for him to listen to his ailments. He didn't and now my brother had been admitted to ICU with pneumonia. Dr. Mallo does nothing more than stroll through the SNF and collects an easy paycheck. Does not listen to the patient and makes it so obvious that he can care less.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2023
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Thank you Dr. Mallo for saving my life. Over 6 days, I had 3 nurse consults by phone and was seen by an Urgent Care nurse. Despite severe abdominal pain/vomiting, all said I had a GI tract bug. In 10 min, Dr. Mallo diagnosed a ruptured appendix and told me to go directly to the ER. Later, the surgeon said one more day and I might have died. Lessons learned: (1) Dr. Mallo is a superb physician, (2) don’t delay if you have a debilitating gastro-intestinal problem, and (3) nurses are not doctors.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Brian G. in Escondido – Jun 04, 2018
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Dr. Mallo is my husband and my Dr.. He has been very thorough and listens to and answers all our questions. He has been kind and caring to my husband and myself. His staff is terrific always treating us senior citizens with respect. We highly recommend Dr. Mallo.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Dolores Atwood in San Marcos, CA – May 17, 2016
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Dr. Mallo is the most reliable and dependable doctor I have ever seen. He takes immediate action of my health needs. I have a heart attack on year 2000 and been switching to several doctors until I found Doctor Mallo who carefully review my medicine and treatment for over a decade now.
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
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CHRIS G in Sunnyvale, CA – May 13, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

In order to provide good medical care to my patients, I need to earn their trust and build a relationship based on mutual respect.

biography

Dr. Richard Mallo firmly believes that despite the advancement of medical technology, the best treatment for many illnesses is prevention. Board certified in Internal Medicine, he received his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in...read more

  • Internal Medicine

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Adult Medicine

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  • Albert Einstein College Of Medny|cath Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Catholic Medical Center|university Of Santo Tomas, Manila

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Santo Tomas, Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92025
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92029
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd
    Poway, CA 92064
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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