Dr. Dean Rider, MD

Dr. Dean Rider, MD

Gastroenterologist
350 Parnassus Ave, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94117

At a glance

4.69 stars (75 reviews)
94% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 9 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Chicago, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Dr. Dean Rider
2 office locations
4.69
75 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.5

Recent reviews

Dr. Rider took the time to talk about all of my problems and provided reasonings for why certain things might or might not work. He was very patient and the visit did not seem rushed at all.
Verified patient
Great doctor. I’m actually for the first time pretty confident I’ll be able to come to a conclusion on this 10 yr medical issue with the help of this doctor.

Office location

Dr. Dean Rider
350 Parnassus Ave, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA, 94117

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
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BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Colonoscopy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Colonoscopy

More about Dr. Dean Rider, MD

Dean Rider is a thorough and patient-oriented gastroenterologist treating his patients in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Rider is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and he is also Board-certified to practice gastroenterology. Dr. Rider performs services with care and purpose, including esophageal dilation, colonoscopy, ultrasound therapy, and small bowel capsule endoscopy. He invites patients who are experiencing diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, and heartburn to visit his office. Dr. Rider firmly believes that gastroenterological pain is unnecessary and can often be mitigated through nutrition. Dr. Rider attended the University of Chicago to complete his medical degree. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the St. Mary's Medical Center. Dr. Rider then completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Chicago. Dr. Rider is active in his spare time, enjoying playing golf, skiing, and traveling. When he is not with his patients, he is a proud father to his two children.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Chicago, Doctor of Medicine
St. Mary's Medical Center, San Francisco, Residency in Internal Medicine
University of Chicago, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System, Martinez, Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Practice

Dr. Dean Rider

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1487759296

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Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.69
Wait time
4.48
Bedside manner
4.77
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Great. Always a happy Dr. Front desk is very accomodating. Treats me with much respect & honest. I like Dr. Rider very much.
the visit was great, Dr Rider and his assistant answered all my questions and took care of my immediate needs promptly.
Verified patient
Dr. Rider is kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and clearly experienced. The office staff was also kind and helpful.
Verified patient
He quickly realized what needed to be done for my problem and took appropriate steps.
Very professional and friendly, patient in explaining his logic and recommended actions
Verified patient
Dr. Rider was thorough and made me very comfortable. He really listens.
Verified patient
An excellent practitioner. I’m glad that I found him.
Verified patient
Lovely man, Dr Rider , and a nice sense of humor.
Verified patient
Excellent Doctor !! Great Front Office!!
Verified patient
Dr. Rider took the time to talk about all of my problems and provided reasonings for why certain things might or might not work. He was very patient and the visit did not seem rushed at all.
Verified patient
Good! Friendly, thoughtful.
Verified patient
Great doctor. I’m actually for the first time pretty confident I’ll be able to come to a conclusion on this 10 yr medical issue with the help of this doctor.
I have been trying to fix the stomach issue i had for a while now. I decided to see Dr Rider and he found what the problem is and started the treatment. I definitely recommend him, he is a very good doctor.
Verified patient
I think Dr.Rider is a great specialist. Caring and very thorough. I will need some time to see the result of the treatment but I’m confident that if there is a treatment, Dr. Rider has considered it.
I went in for a GI consult on Jan 9th because of acid reflux issues I'd been having. Dr. Rider recommended an endoscopy, which I received on Jan 23rd. After that procedure, I waited OVER A MONTH for a follow up call from Dr. Rider or his office, but nothing came. I called the office in early March to ask for my results and a man answered and told me that someone would follow up with me in a few days. THREE WEEKS LATER there was still no call from Dr. Rider or his office so I called again to get my results. A woman answered and seemed surprised to learn that Dr. Rider's report called for a follow-up appointment two weeks after my procedure, which would have been back in early February. She nonchalantly listed off a few things about the pathology report (which I was hearing for the first time) and mentioned that I had inflammation indicative of GERD, but otherwise was not very apologetic or helpful about this absurd situation. She proceeded to tell me that Dr. Rider is only in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and was going on vacation the next week so wouldn't be able to see me for several weeks. I travel for work Mon-Weds every week, so I'm now forced to modify my work schedule to fit Dr. Rider's impossible 2-day schedule. While all of this was going on, Dr. Rider's office apparently had the time and resources to send me TWO bills for the endoscopy procedure. This despite not even giving me the results back. I'm usually not the type of person to write reviews but this was such a horrible and unprofessional experience that I felt compelled to warn others. This experience felt indicative of everything that's wrong with our healthcare system: namely, physicians and providers putting money before patients and lacking the level of service and quality we've come to expect in other aspects of our lives. If you're looking for a specialist who cares deeply about his patients, is flexible and convenient, and provides high quality service, keep looking...
Verified patient
Really nice man, thorough too! His assistant is very kind and cheery as well. I do wish they used EMR and sent scripts to the pharmacy instead of paper, but I understand that it is isn't easy for smaller practices to do so. I look forward to working with him to solve my health problems.
This visit allowed me find ways to treat symptoms I was experiencing ( i.e. constipation, pain etc) however, it gets frustrating when doctors ignore the fact that you've been suppressing/"treating" these symptoms for 10 years already. I want to know the underlying cause and how to BECOME better not just "feel" better.
Dr. Rider is great! I would highly recommend anyone to visit him. He LISTENS to your issues and doesn't jump to diagnosing right away. Have really enjoyed visiting with him.
Verified patient
Listened intently to my symptoms but prescribed me two medications even though he admitted he was not sure what condition I had. His quickness to prescribe medication without fully pinpointing my issue was a major concern and main reason why I sought out a different gastroenterologist.
he was nice, seemed caring, asked me alot of questions seemed to actually take his time and think over things. i have a follow up soon. the view from his office is awesome btw it helps if you have white coat syndrome like i do.
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Dean Rider work with?

Dr. Dean Rider works with Dr. Dean Rider.

Where is Dr. Dean Rider's office located?

Dr. Dean Rider has 2 office locations in San Francisco, view full addresses on Dr. Rider's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Dean Rider have?

Dr. Dean Rider is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Dean Rider?

Dr. Dean Rider frequently sees patients for Colon Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, Diarrhea, Gastroenterology Consultation, and Hemorrhoids. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Dean Rider on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Dean Rider speak?

Dr. Dean Rider speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Dean Rider in reviews?

75 patients have reviewed Dr. Dean Rider. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.69/5. They have a 4.77/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.48/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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