Rio Dickens-Celestin, MD

  • Internal Medicine
4.8 Learn more 117 Ratings
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Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
3811 Valley Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92130
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Treats adults
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Specialties

Internal Medicine

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Expertise

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.

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004

Medical Education

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, MD, 2001

Residencies

Emory University, Internal Medicine, 2004

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Nurse Practitioner-Family, Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine

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