Family Medicine

Compassionate family doctors at Scripps

Dr. Imran Ahmed, Family Medicine physician for Scripps Coastal Medical Center speaking with a male patient.

Imran Ahmed, MD, Family Medicine, Scripps Coastal Medical Center

Compassionate family doctors at Scripps

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 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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Answering questions about family medicine

What is family medicine?

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.

What do family medicine physicians do?

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
  • Review test and lab results

Locating doctors near you

Scripps has family medicine physicians at locations throughout San Diego from North County to South Bay. At Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal Medical Center, many of our board-certified family medicine doctors have early morning, evening and Saturday hours to accommodate your busy schedule. You can also schedule your appointment online through our Doctor Finder and MyScripps, our secure online patient portal. In addition, our doctors offer telemedicine options, including video visits and e-visits. Most telemedicine visits with your family doctor can be conveniently scheduled online. If you need language assistance, qualified medical interpreters are available seven days a week at Scripps' locations during regular business hours.

Scripps Clinic family medicine locations

Scripps Clinic family medicine physicians provide the highest quality care for all ages. Scripps Clinic family medicine doctors are trained at some of the most rigorous programs and offer thorough and comprehensive primary care, focusing on prevention.


You can choose a Scripps Clinic family medicine physician at:


Scripps Coastal Medical Center family medicine locations

Scripps Coastal Medical Center family medicine physicians provide expert, compassionate care for all ages. Our family medicine doctors provide the full scope of primary care and believe in building a partnership with you and involving you in the decision-making process.  


You can find a Scripps Coastal Medical Center physician at:


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. Whether you’re looking for a family physician who speaks a certain language or has specific expertise in nutrition, women’s health or sports medicine, our Doctor Finder can help.


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.

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 Video Visits and E-Visits.

Virtual care

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. 

Walk-in clinics

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 let us know you're on your way.

Urgent care

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.