Primary Care
Curbside arrival is available
Your safety, and that of our physicians and staff, is our top priority. Scripps now offers curbside arrival for most scheduled appointments at Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal Medical Center locations to keep you healthy and safe.
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
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 from internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics. Plus, Scripps doctors accept most health plans and have locations throughout San Diego County.
Primary care at Scripps
Scripps primary care physicians provide comprehensive and compassionate care throughout San Diego County, focusing on preventive services. For your convenience, our doctors offer several options for ongoing care, including extended office hours and Video Visits. Walk-in, same-day care is available seven days a week for minor illnesses and injuries at Scripps HealthExpress clinics and urgent care centers.
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 personalized primary and specialty care.
How can I get more help?
You can call our physician referral specialists at 800-727-4777 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