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  • Office

    4282 Genesee Ave
    #103
    San Diego, CA 92117
    Phone+1 858-292-0108
    Fax+1 858-292-9097

Summary

  • Dr. Brian First, MD is a board certified internist in San Diego, California. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in California and Georgia. He is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital.

Education & Training

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1977
  • University of the Witwatersrand
    University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1979 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1978 - 1979
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Medical Board Disciplines San Diego Doctor for Signing COVID Vaccine Exemptions to Patients He Never Treated
    Medical Board Disciplines San Diego Doctor for Signing COVID Vaccine Exemptions to Patients He Never TreatedAugust 19th, 2022