About the Owen Clinic

The Owen Clinic is among America's top HIV care programs because of its comprehensive offerings, its very experienced healthcare staff, and its affiliation with the UCSD Healthcare System. In addition to providing HIV primary care, the Owen Clinic also offers the following services:

Antiretroviral and Other Drug Therapies are initiated and monitored by clinic pharmacists at the Owen Clinic Monday through Friday. Patients must first obtain a referral from their primary care provider, then call (619) 543-3995 to schedule an appointment.

Mental Health Services include psychiatric evaluation and treatment, neuropsychological assessment; short-term individual, family, and/or group therapy; and chemical dependency referrals. To schedule an appointment, call (619) 543-3995.

Nutrition Services including evaluation, counseling, and body composition measurement with BIA are provided at the Owen Clinic by a registered dietitian on-site at the clinic. Appointments are necessary, call (619) 543-3995.

Smoking Cessation Counseling is available for patients who want to break the habit. This service is free for Owen Clinic Patients. For more information call Joe Montanez at (619) 543-3453.

Patient Education offers patients the following education services to help them learn more about their diagnosis and how to successfully manage it: Resource Library, Self-Management Manual, and Video and Book Lending. Additionally, client-centered counseling is available to help patients create healthier lifestyle changes. Typical behaviors addressed are exercise plans, diet changes, stress reduction, safer sex, and medication adherence. In addition, our trained HIV counselor provides emotional support to patients who are newly diagnosed or in sero-opposite relationships. Appointments are necessary so ask your provider to refer you to the Health Educator, or call Chris Thomas at (619) 543-2680.

Medication Adherence Counseling is available to educate patients in understanding the goals of anti-HIV treatment. Additionally, support and tips on taking medications and managing side effects are available.

Drug and Alcohol Counseling provides support for individuals who want to end substance use or maintain sobriety.

Transfusions and Infusions for patients who need blood or medications can be administered by experienced clinic nurses on an outpatient basis. If you desire, these services can also be provided at your home by home care nurses. Your primary care provider makes arrangements for these services.

Specialty Clinics are available to assist patients with other related health issues. Dates and times vary. Call (619) 543-3995 for more information.

• Liver Clinic: Specialized care and consultation from a Hepatologist (liver specialist)
• Oncology Clinic: Specialized care and treatment from an Oncologist (cancer specialist)
• Lipid/Lipodystrophy Clinic: Specialized care from a physician, pharmacist, and nutritionist.
• Anal Dysplasia Clinic: Specialized care and treatment for anal cancer and genital/anal warts. Services include anal Pap smear and anoscopy, anal biopsy, and cryosurgery.

Case Management Services such as assistance with access to food, housing, transportation, SSI, Medi-Cal, ADAP, and referrals. Case Managers are available Monday, Tuesday,m Thursday, and Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (on Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 12 noon). The social worker may be paged to assist patients in the Owen Clinic Monday through Friday.

Mother And Child Program provides comprehensive HIV care for pregnant women, children, and adolescents. To schedule an appointment, call (619) 543-8080.

Pharmacy Services are provided in the same building as the Owen Clinic, the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC). If you need a refill from the UCSD Pharmacy, call (619) 543-5934. You can also have prescriptions filled at most other pharmacies of your choice. If your refills have expired or you ran out of refills please call your pharmacy. Your pharmacy will contact the Owen Clinic about the prescription.

Dental Care is available through community referral.

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Location

The Owen Clinic is located on the third floor of the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), 4168 Front Street, San Diego, Ca 92103. A limited number of handicapped parking spaces are available directly in front of the ACC. Located just two blocks from the ACC is the Arbor Street parking structure for general parking. Parking is $1.00 per hour in this structure; parking is no longer validated.