Primary Care
Find a primary care doctor in San Diego convenient for you

Dr. Richard Petyn, Internal Medicine, Scripps Coastal Medical Center
Find a primary care doctor in San Diego convenient for you
For more than 100 years Scripps has been the health system that San Diego turns to for excellence in health care, and still is today. Finding the Scripps primary care physician in San Diego who is right for you and your family has never been easier. We have hundreds of primary care physicians for your entire family including internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics. Scripps doctors accept most health plans. With locations throughout San Diego County, Scripps is here for you.
Primary care at Scripps
Generations of San Diegans have relied on Scripps for excellence in health care, starting with the primary care doctors who act as your personal health advocate. Finding the right primary care doctor for you and your family is the first step toward optimizing your health and well-being. Scripps primary care physicians provide comprehensive and compassionate care, focusing on preventive care and wellness. For your convenience, our doctors offer several options for ongoing care, including extended office hours, telemedicine options, three urgent care centers and HealthExpress walk-in clinics throughout the county for same-day treatment of minor illnesses and injuries.
Staying within your health care system for all your needs isn’t just convenient, it’s also critical when faced with the unexpected. Scripps is here for good, with personalized care, a vast network of primary care doctors, specialists and state-of-the-art facilities. When you choose a Scripps primary care physician, you may also have access to nationally renowned specialty care and award-winning hospitals and programs. Ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Scripps offers primary and specialty care focused on you, our patient.
How can I get more help?
Our physician referral specialists can be reached at 800-727-4777 Monday through Friday, 7am to 7pm for more information about our doctors, services and classes.
Learn more about:
- How to choose a primary care physician
- Health insurance plans that include Scripps doctors and hospitals
- Where to get your flu vaccine
- Walk-in clinics open seven days a week for minor illnesses and injuries
- The difference between an MD and a DO
- Whether you should go to a walk-in clinic, emergency room or urgent care
- Curbside arrival for your next appointment to keep you safe