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</div></li></ul></div> </div> </header> </div> <article class="leaf" id="show" role="main"> <header class="content-header"> <nav class="breadcrumbs" aria-label="Breadcrumbs"> <ul> <li><a data-behaviour="breadcrumb" href="/">Home</a></li> <li><a data-behaviour="breadcrumb" href="/physicians/find">Find a Doctor</a></li> <li><a data-behaviour="breadcrumb" href="/physicians/how-to-choose-a-doctor">How to Choose a Doctor</a></li> </ul> </nav> <div class="content-title content-title--default"><h1>How to Choose a Doctor</h1></div> </header> <div class="container"> <div class="content"> <div class="broadcast-in-page-messages"> </div> <div class="" data-component-section="main" data-component-section-title="Main"><section class="component component--section-with-image pull-left alpha omega" id="component_9c675d1e24" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="cf0e7c51ae12b40029d2" data-uuid="Page-3092-9c675d1e24"> <div class="component-wrapper--classic"> <div class="component-content"> <header class="title-image" data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">Tips to find the right doctor for you</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_primary_care_physician-17397793949202224780_desktop_x++-1200x1200.jpg" media="(min-width: 1024px)"><source srcset="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_primary_care_physician-17397793949202224780_tablet_x++-1200x1200.jpg" media="(min-width: 480px)"><source srcset="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_primary_care_physician-17397793949202224780_phone_x++-600x600.jpg" media="(max-width: 479px)"><img style="max-width: 100%;" alt="A Scripps doctor listens to the heartbeat of a baby girl held by her mother, representing the importance of finding a doctor you trust." src="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/images/primary_care_physician-17397793949202224780.jpg" /></picture> </figure> <header class="title-text" data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">Tips to find the right doctor for you</h2> </header> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>When it comes to finding a doctor in San Diego, it’s important to choose a physician whose education, training, location and medical interests match your health needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Before you start your search, be sure you know which doctors are in-network with your health plan. This will help you avoid an out-of-network charge or having to pay out-of-pocket costs from a primary care physician or specialist who doesn’t accept your insurance plan. Once you’ve identified the doctors in your network, try the following tips on how to find a good doctor in your area.</p></div> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--expandable-section show-global-controls alpha omega" id="component_0214fdaf04" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="b3f4795b92689bf65347" data-uuid="Page-3092-0214fdaf04"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="What type of doctor is best for you? 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--section ">What type of doctor is best for you?</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>If you have an HMO plan, you must first choose a primary care physician who will refer you for specialty care as needed. <a href="/services/primary-care/family-medicine" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">Family practitioners</a>, <a href="/services/primary-care/internal-medicine" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">internists</a>, and <a href="/services/primary-care/pediatrics" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">pediatricians</a> are all considered <a href="/services/primary-care" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">primary care</a> physicians.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have a special health concern, consider looking for a specialist. They have additional training and expertise in specific areas of medicine or surgery, such as <a href="/services/obstetrics-and-gynecology-ob-gyn" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">obstetrics and gynecology</a>,<a href="/services/heart-care" data-document-title="false" draggable="false"> heart disease</a>, <a href="/services/orthopedics" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">orthopedics</a> or other specialties.</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 alpha omega" id="component_9897126e01" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="f355b1fcca18e7d06785" data-uuid="Page-3092-9897126e01"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="What factors are most important when choosing a doctor? 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--section ">What factors are most important when choosing a doctor?</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>The most important factor in <a href="/physicians/find" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">finding a doctor</a> is their background — clinical training, experience, board certification plus interests and expertise in specialized areas — depending on the care you need. The doctor's age, gender and languages spoken may also be important to you. If you need language assistance, you can request a <a href="/patients-and-visitors/medical-interpreters" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">medical interpreter</a> when calling to make an appointment. </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 alpha omega" id="component_f792eda372" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="f612101f74f4dba4bf7f" data-uuid="Page-3092-f792eda372"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="Do you want a large group practice or a small office? 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Smaller offices may provide more personal attention, but not always.</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 alpha omega" id="component_b566c91e1e" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="fb735b7fda71ba9ab681" data-uuid="Page-3092-b566c91e1e"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="Is the doctor's office near you? 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Some people prefer seeing a doctor near their home, so that when they’re sick, they don’t have to travel far. Other people prefer a doctor’s office near their work, so that they don’t have to take as much time off for routine check-ups.</p><p><br></p><p>Doctors at larger practices, like <a href="/medical-groups/scripps-clinic" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">Scripps Clinic</a> and <a href="/medical-groups/scripps-coastal-medical-center" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">Scripps Coastal</a> might also have office hours at more than one location, which gives you more flexibility when scheduling.</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 alpha omega" id="component_4dd2edaf1b" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="b613f9973f0f7d92dd21" data-uuid="Page-3092-4dd2edaf1b"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="If you need hospital care, where do you want to go? 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