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Dean F. Mayer, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Rheumatology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Dean F. Mayer, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Rheumatology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
5525 Grossmont Center Drive
Floor 3
La Mesa, CA 91942-3009
Get directions619-644-6750
Fax: 619-644-1139
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About Dean F. Mayer, MD
I strive to optimize the care of rheumatologic disease for my patients.
Age: 55
In practice since: 2004
Gender: Male
Education
Mayo Clinic: Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine: Internship
Baylor College of Medicine: Residency
University of California, San Diego: Medical School
NPI
1609886019
Insurance plans accepted
Dean F. Mayer, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.9
297 ratings
Patient ratings
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
May 24, 2026
5.0
I'm at the mercy of the Doctor who is trained for this. Wish I knew more but my questions are generally answered with understanding I'm curious. No one can predict the future
Verified Patient
May 20, 2026
5.0
Dr Mayer is very detailed and reviewed my case prior to the visit. He had info I had forgotten about years ago. I trust his knowledge in my case.
Verified Patient
May 15, 2026
1.8
I don't even know why I need to go to him for check ups. He barely checks me. He is there with me for 3 minutes when I waited in the office for half an hour.
Verified Patient
May 9, 2026
2.3
I felt Dr. Mayer was dismissive and not concerned about the symptoms I was having.
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Special recognitions
Over 50 recognitions
Dean F. Mayer, MD, has received over 50 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Dean F. Mayer, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Over 50 recognitions
Dean F. Mayer, MD, has received over 50 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Dean F. Mayer, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Featured in Sharp Health News
Dean F. Mayer, MD, has been featured as a medical expert in Sharp Health News.
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