Stanley M. Besser, MD
4.7
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Sports medicine
(board certified)
Medical Group
Insurance
Stanley M. Besser, MD
4.7
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Sports medicine
(board certified)
Medical Group
Insurance
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Accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
2600 Via De La Valle
Floor 1
Del Mar, CA 92014-1992
Get directionsSharp Rees-Stealy Sorrento Mesa
10243 Genetic Center Drive
Floor 1
San Diego, CA 92121-6310
Get directions858-526-6199
Fax: 858-505-5430
Care schedule
Sharp Rees-Stealy Del Mar
2600 Via De La Valle
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Tuesday
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Thursday
Sharp Rees-Stealy Sorrento Mesa
10243 Genetic Center Drive
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Monday
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Wednesday
About Stanley M. Besser, MD
The practice of medicine provided me with the opportunity to expand my interest in health science to deliver the highest quality of patient care. I strive to provide compassionate and comprehensive evaluations and treatment of each individual’s injuries or pathology regardless if they occur from a sporting activity or activities of daily living. Hiking, tennis, photography, traveling and gardening are among my interests outside of work. .
Education
Areas of focus
- ACL tear
- Back evaluation and treatment
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Ergonomic consulting
- Foot problems
- Fracture management
- Functional capacity evaluations
- Headache
- Injury prevention/rehabilitation
- Knee pain
- Lab on premises
- Ligament injuries
- Medical surveillance exams
- Meniscal tear
- Physical disabilities
- Preventive medicine
- Qualified medical examiner
- Tendon repair
- Travel consultation/immunizations
- Walk-in appointments
- Work injury treatment
- X-ray on premises
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
1760490031
Insurance plans accepted
Stanley M. Besser, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.7
177 ratings
Patient ratings
Provider discussed treatment options
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.7
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.8
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.7
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
September 24, 2026
5.0
Dr Besser is the best and I am so sorry that he is retiring. Big loss
Verified Patient
September 5, 2026
1.6
This is my second time visiting Doctor Besser. Once two years ago for my knee and now for shoulder and both time I see the same behavior from him. He does not explain the root cause of the issues, shoes no empathy, instead of explaining, hands out booklets about the condition, quickly recommend cortisol injection, and always says, it is what it is for the rest of your life. Which was proven wrong when a doctor from UCSD was able to fix my knee. I asked my PCP not to refer me to Doctor Besser for my shoulder but she did and I had the same poor experience. I'm moving on to UCSD.
Verified Patient
September 5, 2026
5.0
Doctor listened to my concerns and gave great feedback. Also laid out a plan to go forward with that we both agreed on.
Verified Patient
September 3, 2026
5.0
Good
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