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

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.