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About Unna Albers Formerly McPherson, MD

Unna McPherson Albers, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine doctor. She provides primary care for adults, including preventive care and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. In 2009, 2011-2014, Dr. Albers was named a " Top Doc" in San Diego Magazine's " Physicians of Exceptional Excellence" annual survey performed in collaboration with the San Diego County Medical Society.

Dr. Albers has a special interest in women's health and preventive care. She believes that " educating patients about their illness is as important as the treatment of the illness" and emphasizes that patients who understand the process and participate in their care get better results.

As a clinical professor of medicine and a clinic site director for UC San Diego internal medicine residency program, Dr. Albers is involved in training medical students and residents at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She believes that improving the quality of training medical students and residents will impact our future in health care. She enjoys working in academic medicine where she has access to the latest clinical and therapeutic advances for her patients.

Dr. Albers completed her internship and residency training at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree at George Washington University. She is board certified in internal medicine.

When not at work, Dr. Albers enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering at an elementary school and taking part in outdoor activities.

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Medical DegreeGeorge Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DCResidencyUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CAInternshipUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA
GenderFemale
LanguagesKorean
Date Joined Staff1998-07-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine

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Reviews

Ratings and comments are gathered from NRC Health patient experience surveys. Ratings are an average of all responses to the question, “How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends?” with 5 stars being the highest.

  • Recognition
    Dr. Albers and Staff
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    Dr Albers is an excellent clinician & offer wise counsel.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Comments
    It's great staff, the reception area was great, I love my provider, I really like the nurses, and I like your new office space.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    Dr Albers always listens to my needs and will refer me to proper therapy or doctors.
    Recognition
    Dr Albers is always very thorough not only with exam but with health questioning . She really cares about her patients. Yolanda, her nurse, is always pleasant and thorough .
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    Thank you Dr. Unna McPherson-Albers and Yoli for everything you have done for me. Sincerely
    Recognition
    I can not say enough about Dr. Unna McPherson-Albers and Yoli her nurse. Both are so efficient,knowledgeable, and compassionate, professionals I have met in the medical field. I have complete trust in them
    - Verified UCSD Patient