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" src="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/images/dr-siu-ming-geary-smiling-treating-a-patient-61490950407212d5da70bb1ea86ea0ba.jpg" /></picture> <figcaption><p>Siu Ming Geary, MD, Internal Medicine, Scripps Clinic</p></figcaption> </figure> <header class="title-text" data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">Choose a primary care doctor in San Diego for you</h2> </header> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>For more than 100 years Scripps has been the health system that San Diego turns to for excellence in health care, and still is today. We put our patients at the center of everything we do, and our providers are here for you and your family. Choosing a Scripps primary care physician in San Diego who is right for you and your family has never been easier. We have <a href="https://www.scripps.org/physicians?skill=synonym-1-primary-care" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">hundreds of primary care physicians</a> for your entire family including internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics. With locations throughout San Diego County and several telemedicine options at your fingertips, Scripps is here for you, providing the care you need when and where you need it.</p></div> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--section-with-image caption-below-with-border pull-left title-text alpha omega" id="component_8c8cda3cf7" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="4e366a4ebea1b0e3a44c" data-uuid="Service-404-8c8cda3cf7"> <div class="component-wrapper--classic"> <div class="component-content"> <header class="title-image" data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section "><a href="/services/primary-care/family-medicine" class=" default-style" > Family medicine </a></h2> </header> <figure data-context-name="image"> <picture data-lazy="true" class="figure-image-element "><source srcset="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_dr-imran-ahmed-with-a-male-patient-family-medicine-30870b9a0f521f17d186a17517f3de5b_desktop_x++-1200x1200.jpg" 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advocate. Finding the right primary care doctor for you and your family is the first step toward optimizing your health and well-being. Scripps primary care physicians provide comprehensive and compassionate care, focusing on preventive care and wellness. For your convenience, our doctors offer several ways you can receive the care you need when you need it. You can select several telemedicine options, including On-Demand Video Visits and online scheduling. If you prefer to be seen in person, many doctors have extended office hours. Same-day, walk-in care is available at as <a href="/services/scripps-healthexpress-walk-in-clinic" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">HealthExpress</a> clinics for minor illnesses and injuries. No appointment is needed. </p><p><br></p><p>Staying within your health care system for all your needs isn’t just convenient, it’s also critical when faced with the unexpected. Scripps is here for good, with personalized care, a vast network of primary care doctors, specialists and state-of-the-art facilities. When you choose a Scripps primary care physician, you may also have access to nationally renowned specialty care and <a href="/locations/hospitals" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">award-winning hospitals</a> and programs. Ranked among the nation’s best by <a href="/about-us/who-we-are/awards-and-recognition/us-news-ranking" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">U.S. News & World Report</a>, Scripps offers primary and specialty care focused on you, our patient.</p></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width show-global-controls alpha omega" id="component_324ce61c60" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="7d169aac82a4218a99f9" data-uuid="Service-404-324ce61c60"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label=" What is primary care? Expandable Section"> <span class="expandable-open-all">Expand All</span> <span class="expandable-close-all">Collapse All</span> </nav> <div class="component-content"> <header data-context-name="title" class="expandable-title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection "> What is primary care?</h2> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 320" enable-background="new 0 0 320 320"><path d="M240 154h-74v-74c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6s-6 2.7-6 6v74h-74c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6h74v74c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6s6-2.7 6-6v-74h74c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6z"/></svg> </div> </header> <div class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>Primary care physicians focus on preventive medicine and care for a wide range of conditions and diseases. If you need specialized care, your primary care doctor can refer you to a specialist and coordinate your care. </p><p><br></p><p>Your relationship with your primary care physician is an important one that can span decades. Your primary care physician is the doctor you will visit for most medical needs, including routine screenings and annual check-ups, as well as non-emergency illnesses, such as ear infections and viruses. Primary care doctors also help manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension. </p><p><br></p><p>If you have an HMO or a managed health care plan, your primary care physician will be the doctor who refers you to a specialist, if needed. You will need to choose a primary care physician when you enroll in an HMO or managed health care plan.</p></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" href="#">Read Less</span> </nav> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width hide-global-controls alpha omega" id="component_a4b0379e53" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="5ff6939fe5bed401e63d" data-uuid="Service-404-a4b0379e53"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="Where can I get primary care at Scripps? 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If you can’t make into the office, our <a href="/virtual-care" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">telemedicine options</a> let you see a primary care provider from your home. On-Demand Video Visits are available the same day for minor injuries and conditions, or you can schedule a visit for another time. </p><p><br></p><p>When you choose a Scripps primary care doctor, you also have access to nationally renowned specialists and hospital care. </p><p><br></p><p>From Chula Vista and La Jolla to Encinitas and Oceanside, our extensive network includes:</p><p><br></p><ul> <li>Hundreds of <a href="https://www.scripps.org/physicians?skill=synonym-1-primary-care" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">primary care providers</a>, many of whom offer early morning, evening and Saturday hours</li> <li>Same-day, walk-in care seven days a week at <a href="/services/scripps-healthexpress-walk-in-clinic" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">HealthExpress</a> clinics</li> <li> <a href="/virtual-care" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">Telemedicine options</a> including On-Demand and scheduled Video Visits and E-Visits and a free Symptom Checker</li> <li>Three <a href="/services/urgent-care" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">urgent care</a> locations</li> <li>Four <a href="/services/emergency-services" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">emergency departments</a> </li> <li>Award-winning <a href="/locations/hospitals" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">hospitals</a> </li> <li>Many <a href="/patients-and-visitors/health-insurance-options/health-insurance-plans-accepted-at-scripps" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">health plans</a> accepted</li> </ul><p><br></p><p>If you need language assistance, qualified <a href="/patients-and-visitors/medical-interpreters" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">medical interpreters</a> are available seven days a week at Scripps' locations during regular business hours.</p></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" href="#">Read Less</span> </nav> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width alpha omega" id="component_9026763dd3" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="93cfb67900277e4f6918" data-uuid="Service-404-9026763dd3"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="Why is primary care important? 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