Family Medicine Doctor - San Diego

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Scripps family medicine physicians provide comprehensive health care for the whole family, from infants to adults. They build a long and caring relationship with you and your family, focusing on preventive medicine and wellness.

Providing care as your family grows

For more than 100 years Scripps has been here for San Diego with primary care doctors and specialists who put their patients first. Our family doctors are here for you and your entire family at more than 20 locations conveniently located throughout San Diego County.

Scripps family medicine doctors are board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and specially trained to provide personalized, high-quality care for all ages.

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Family medicine physicians have the expertise and training to diagnose and treat a wide spectrum of medical conditions for people of all ages while emphasizing preventive care that focuses on overall health and well-being.

You can choose a family medicine doctor to be your primary care doctor. Family medicine physicians provide comprehensive continuous care for the whole family.

In addition to treating common and long-term conditions and illnesses, they offer the following services:

Routine annual check-ups
Health risk assessments
Preventive Screenings
Vaccinations
Management of chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma and high cholesterol
Regular gynecological screenings, such as breast exams and Pap smears
Coordination of referrals to specialists
Reviewing test and lab results

Preventive health screenings

Preventive care is essential for your health. Most conditions can be prevented or treated effectively when detected early. Your primary care doctor will create your personalized screening schedule based on your age, health, family history and unique risk factors. And with MyScripps, the patient portal, you will know when it is time for your next test.

Regular cervical cancer screening catches problems early by detecting changes in cervical cells before they turn into cancer. Your doctor will use a Pap test or a human papillomavirus test (HPV) to screen for cervical cancer.

Start screenings at age 21 to age 65.
Health experts recommend screening every three to five years, depending on age and type of test.
There are two main screening tests: the Pap smear and the HPV test.
Early cervical cancer usually does not have symptoms.

Early detection of breast cancer is key to treating it before it has a chance to grow or spread. Early detection is vital because that is when there are the most options for successful treatment. Your doctor can recommend screening options for you, based on family history and other risk factors.

Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in the United States.
Start screenings at age 40 or 45 depending on risk factors.
Screening is recommended every one to two years.
Mammograms are the main screening tool used to detect breast cancer.

Colorectal screening is crucial because it can detect precancerous polyps that can be removed before they turn into cancer. Regular screening can also find signs of cancer early, when the cancer is easier to treat. Talk with your primary care doctor about which screening is right for you.

Colon cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the United States.
Start screenings at age 45.
Early stages of colorectal cancer do not always cause symptoms.
There are several screening options available.

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States. It is one of the most common conditions screened for during routine visits and a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke and other serious health conditions. Checking blood pressure regularly allows providers to detect problems early and help patients take steps to protect their long-term health.

High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
The standard guideline is to have blood pressure checked once a year.
Healthy lifestyle factors, such as exercise and eating well, can help prevent and treat high blood pressure.
A healthy blood pressure reading is less than 120/80.

Choosing a family doctor

Scripps is the provider San Diego turns to for excellence in health care. Let us be there for you and your family. Our primary care physicians are the first doctor you see for any health concerns. They provide annual exams and screenings to monitor your health and manage vaccinations and chronic health conditions. As your primary care physician, they help you get and stay healthy. They also coordinate any specialty care you might need.

To help you choose the best family physician for you and your family, check our Doctor Finder. The Doctor Finder can be used to search for a doctor by name, specialty, hospital affiliation, gender, language and practice location.

Many of our family physicians have videos online to help you get to know them.

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Finding same-day care at Scripps

Many providers offer same-day appointments either in person or by Video Visit. Additionally, minor illnesses and injuries can be treated at one of our HealthExpress walk-in clinics. You can also explore our virtual care offerings for same-day care using E-Visits and Video Visits.

Virtual Care at Scripps allows you to receive care with a Scripps provider at your convenience from home or another location. Telemedicine options include video visits and e-visits; we also offer a free symptom checker so you can evaluate your symptoms and determine the best route of care.

Scripps HealthExpress same-day, walk-in clinics provide care for minor illnesses and injuries, and administer select vaccinations. HealthExpress clinics are open every day, including weekends and holidays. You can go online to view wait times at nearby HealthExpress clinics, then select the On My Way option to be added to the queue of patients waiting to be seen.

When you have a more serious illness or injury, but not serious enough for the emergency room, our three urgent care centers are available, including a 24-hour urgent care in La Jolla.

Always go the emergency room when life or limb are at risk. The emergency physicians and staff are ready for any critical situation 24 hours a day, seven days a week.