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Brent E. Rathbun, MD

5.0

314 ratings

Doctor of medicine (MD)

Internal medicine

(board certified)

Pediatrics

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Del Mar

858-499-2708
Fax: 858-309-3189

2600 Via De La Valle
Suite 200
Del Mar, CA 92014

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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy Del Mar

    2600 Via De La Valle
    Suite 200
    Del Mar, CA 92014
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    858-499-2708
    Fax: 858-309-3189

About Brent E. Rathbun, MD

I love caring for families, from infants to parents and grandparents.

Age: 58
In practice since: 1998
Gender: Male

Education

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

Hospital affiliation

Areas of focus

  • Preventive medicine

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NPI

1720091697

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Insurance plans accepted

Brent E. Rathbun, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.

Insurance plans accepted

Sharp accepts most health insurance. Not all plans are listed. Please contact your insurance company to verify your insurance type and plan.

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Ratings and reviews

5.0

314 ratings

Patient ratings

Provider included you in decisions

5.0

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

5.0

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

5.0

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

5.0

Provider discussed treatment options

5.0

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

July 27, 2026

5.0

Dr Rathbun is a rare find. He has always been attentive and thorough. The only issue is that he is very busy, so it is difficult to schedule a visit.

Verified Patient

July 25, 2026

5.0

Is there anyone better than Dr Rathbun? I doubt it

Verified Patient

July 25, 2026

5.0

Dr Rathbun is excellent explaining treatment, nutrition and answering questions. We appreciate him very much.

Verified Patient

July 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Rathbun is a very good and caring doctor.

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