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Rio Dickens-Celestin, MD

Contact
- Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
Expertise
- Internal Medicine
Languages
- English
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
Biography
Internal medicine physician Rio Dickens-Celestin, MD, provides comprehensive primary care for adults, focusing on preventive medicine. Dr. Dickens-Celestin believes in patient-centered care and has more than a decade of experience as an internist and assistant professor of medicine.
She strives to build long-term relationships based on mutual trust and respect to achieve optimal health outcomes. Dr. Dickens-Celestin values the art of listening to her patients and validating their needs. In addition to preventive care, she has expertise in women’s health, chronic disease management and caring for individuals with disabilities.
When not seeing patients, Dr. Dickens-Celestin keeps busy with home improvement projects, running charity races with her family and going to dog parks. To relax, she enjoys reading biographies.
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2014
Medical Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, MD, 2001
Residencies
- Emory University, Internal Medicine, 2004