Robert D. Lew, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
Greetings Kaiser Permanente members! Thanks for visiting my Web page. I think it is important for you to know a little about me, as I feel that in order to have a successful doctor-patient partnership, we need to connect on a personal level. I look forward to working with you to take care of your health.
Biography
I am originally from San Diego, born and raised. I did my undergraduate training here at UCSD, then attended St. George's University for medical school, where I graduated summa cum laude. I then completed my internal medicine residency at the University of Connecticut. After graduation I returned to San Diego to be closer to family. My parents were patients of Kaiser Permanente before I moved back, and their satisfaction with the care they received was a large part of why I joined.
About my practice
I am a firm believer in preventive medicine and keeping people happy and healthy. I don't want my patients to ever feel like they should only come in to see me when they are unwell. I went in to primary care because I value continuity of care and I hope to establish long and fulfilling relationships with each and every one of my the people I care for.
How I thrive
I share in Kaiser Permanente's philosophy of health in body, mind, and spirit, and try to live my life that way. In my free time I like go stay active, whether it is running in Balboa Park or Mission Beach, going to the gym, hiking one of our countless trails, or playing sports. I am an avid San Diego sports fan, and will always support our Padres and Chargers, either at home or at the game. Most importantly though, I believe that in order to thrive you need to form and maintain meaningful and positive relationships with the people in your life.
My office
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Contact information
- Appointments/Cancellations/Information/Messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
St George's University (Grenada, West Indies)Board certification
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineMedical training
Internship
Internal Medicine
University of ConnecticutResidency
Internal Medicine
University of ConnecticutJoined Permanente Medical Group
2015Active license information
License number
A136684License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1730449596Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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