Dr. Richard Short

Welcoming new patients

Specialty

  • Pediatrics (Board Certified)

Advanced Degree

  • Medical Doctor (MD)

The Sharp Experience

I try to care for the whole patient, from birth through 18 years of age.

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  • Phone: 619-464-6434
    8881 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 200
    La Mesa, CA 91942
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    Hours:
    Mon. - Fri., 9 am to noon
    2 pm to 5 pm

Biography

I provide the full range of primary medical care to infants, children and teens. Treating learning disabilities, behavior problems, attention deficit disorder and asthma are some of my special interests. I performs circumcisions and offer in-office hearing testing. I try to care for the whole patient, from birth through 18 years of age.

Biographical Details

Age: 61
In practice since: 1980
Gender: Male

Additional Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Education

  • Medical School: University of California, San Diego
  • Internship: University of California, Irvine
  • Residency: University of California, Irvine

Insurances Accepted

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Treatments & Conditions

  • ADHD - Pediatrics
  • Allergy Treatment
  • Anxiety and Panic Disorders
  • Asthma
  • Circumcision - Pediatrics
  • Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia
  • Nutrition
  • Parenting Guidance
  • Preventive Medicine

Practice Features

  • Adolescents
  • Free New Patient Visit

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  • Phone: 619-464-6434
    8881 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 200
    La Mesa, CA 91942

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