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Dean F. Mayer, MD

4.9

256 ratings

Doctor of medicine (MD)

Rheumatology

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

619-644-6750
Fax: 619-644-1139

5525 Grossmont Center Drive
Floor 3
La Mesa, CA 91942-3009

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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

    5525 Grossmont Center Drive
    Floor 3
    La Mesa, CA 91942-3009
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    619-644-6750
    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

Hospital affiliation

NPI

1609886019

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Insurance plans accepted

Dean F. Mayer, 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

4.9

256 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

September 27, 2026

5.0

No treatment Necessary

Verified Patient

September 27, 2026

5.0

I'm so glad that even though dr Mayer has started stepping me down off prednisone and 10 more days to go is that he has appointments scheduled all they way thru January 2027 to make sure there's no reoccurrence.

Verified Patient

September 5, 2026

5.0

Dr Mayer is the best!

Verified Patient

August 29, 2026

5.0

Dr mayer always takes his time with the appt,always feel he listens to concerns

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