Internal Medicine Physicians - San Diego

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At Scripps, we put our patients at the center of everything we do. Our internal medicine doctors specialize in caring for adults 18 and older, establishing a long-term relationship with you. They have specialized training and expertise in managing your changing needs over the decades.

Caring for adults at every stage

Choose a Scripps board-certified internal medicine doctor as your primary care physician. Our internists provide the highest-quality care customized to your medical needs and lifestyle in a compassionate environment. As well as focusing on general preventive care, internists often have specialized training in complex conditions.

With more than 20 locations throughout San Diego County, Scripps has internists conveniently located near you.

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Internal medicine doctors are also known as internists. They specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases in adults 18 and older. Internal medicine physicians provide general medical care and help patients manage chronic and complex conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes. When needed, your internal medicine doctor will provide referrals to specialists.

As primary care providers, internal medicine physicians help you manage your health.

Services include:

Preventive screenings
Routine, annual check-ups
Health risk assessment
Personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Management of chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma and high cholesterol
Regular gynecological screenings, such as breast exams and Pap smears
Referrals to and coordination with specialists

Our internists are board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), and many have additional training or a clinical interest in men's health, women's health, sports medicine and geriatrics.

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest

501 Washington St. Suites 525, 508, 600
San Diego, CA 92103

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Scripps Coastal Medical Center Oceanside

4318 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92057

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Scripps Coastal Medical Center Vista

130 Cedar Rd.
Vista, CA 92083

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Scripps Coastal Medical Center Eastlake

971 Lane Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91914

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Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

3811 Valley Centre Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130

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Scripps Clinic Mission Valley

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Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

15004 Innovation Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128

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Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

10710 North Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037

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Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas

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Choosing an internal medicine doctor

At Scripps our doctors put you at the center of everything we do, and we’re here for you and your family. Getting the health care you need when and where you need it is easy at Scripps. When you search for internal medicine physicians in our doctor finder you can find, browse and choose a doctor who is right for you.

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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 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.

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