Dr. Richard Short, MD
Dr. Richard Short, MD is a pediatrician in La Mesa, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sharp Memorial Hospital and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. He is not accepting new patients.
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8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 200 La Mesa, CA 91942At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Short
| 5 star | 67% | 67% |
| 4 star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 27% | 27% |
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
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- Appointment wasn't rushed
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Short to family and friends is 3.8666666 out of 5
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Dr. Richard Short, MD is a pediatrician in La Mesa, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read morePediatrics
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Uc Irvine Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1978University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1977
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- Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 7:30am - 6:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Sat: 8:30am - 5:30pm
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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