About
Dr. Joseph A Risser is a family medicine doctor in San Diego, California, board certified in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine. He trained at University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine and completed a residency at University Ca San Diego Medical Center.
Dr. Risser treats a range of conditions including nutritional issues, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, and his services include exercise and dietary counseling, cancer screenings, mental and behavioral health evaluation, and preventive care. He offers routine adult exams, adult screening blood tests, diabetes monitoring, and immunizations, along with family planning, gynecologic services, and prenatal care. Dr. Risser practices at San Diego Family Care, Integrated Health Partners, Primary Care Health Network, and Neighborhood Healthcare, and he speaks English and French.
Conditions Treated
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
- Nutritional Issues (e.g. Overweight/Obesity, Growth)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Type 2 Diabetes
Specialized Treatments
- Adult Screening Blood Tests (e.g. Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Tests)
- Breast Cancer Screening (e.g. Breast Exam, Mammogram)
- Depression Screening
- Dietary Counseling
- Mental/Behavioral Health Evaluation
- Routine Adult Exam
- Adult Vaccines (e.g. Tdap, Shingles, Pneumococcus, Flu)
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Diabetes Monitoring (e.g. Hemoglobin A1C Level, Glucose Level Monitoring, Screening For Complications)
- Exercise Counseling
- Prostate Cancer Screening (e.g. PSA Level)
Insurances Accepted
Most common in California
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.