Scripps urgent care in San Diego’s North County
Conveniently located off Jefferson Street and Vista Way, easily accessible from Highway 78, Scripps Medical Center Jefferson Urgent Care offers immediate medical care for conditions that are not life-threatening. Urgent care is located on the first floor of Scripps Medical Center with a separate entrance.
What urgent care symptoms do we treat?
Urgent care is a good option when you have an illness or injury that should be seen by a doctor within 24 hours. Common problems treated at urgent care include:
- Fever without a rash
- Vomiting or persistent diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Wheezing or shortness of breath
- Dehydration
- Moderate flu-like symptoms
- Sprains and strains
- Minor injuries that may require stitches
Minor health problems — such as cold and flu, urinary tract infection and earache — can be treated at Scripps HealthExpress in the same building. Learn more about care at HealthExpress.
Virtual Care at Scripps allows you to access a provider using E-Visits and Video Visits, as well as a Symptom Checker, to Get Care Now at your convenience. View services and pricing for virtual care.
If you think you might have a serious condition — including heart attack, stroke, severe bleeding, head injury or other major trauma — call 9-1-1 immediately.
Our urgent care services
- IV hydration and IV treatments, including antibiotics
- Blood tests and basic labs
- X-rays and other imaging
- Visits with physicians and advanced practice clinicians
Scripps Medical Center Jefferson Urgent Care serves many North County Coastal and inland communities, including the Tri-City area of Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Marcos, Escondido, Bonsall and Fallbrook.
Plenty of free parking is available on site.
Services at this location
Urgent Care
Urgent Care
Scripps has urgent care centers in La Jolla (open 24 hours), Rancho Bernardo and Oceanside for children and adults. See urgent care hours and locations.
Lab Services
Lab Services
Scripps has lab services located throughout San Diego for blood tests and specimen collection. Find a lab near you. To save time, schedule an appointment.
Imaging (Radiology)
Imaging (Radiology)
Learn about the advanced imaging technology and radiology services offered at Scripps, with several convenient locations throughout San Diego.
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How does On My Way work?
Use On My Way to find the nearest urgent care location and make an informed decision on where to go. Once you login to MyScripps, you will also complete some of the check-in process ahead of time.
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