Owen Clinic: HIV / AIDS Treatment

When you live with HIV, you need primary care from a doctor who understands your unique health needs.

Look to the Owen Clinic for inclusive, whole-person care from professionals who respect your beliefs, preferences, and values. You will find responsive, welcoming care. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation repeatedly recognizes us as an LGTBQ health care equity leader.

San Diego's Premier HIV Care Clinic The Owen Clinic

The Owen Clinic, established in 1982, is the largest, most comprehensive primary care center in San Diego for individuals living with HIV. Each year our physicians, nurses, social workers and pharmacists care for, counsel, educate and support more than 3,000 people. The Owen Clinic also trains medical students on how to deliver exceptional care to those living with HIV/AIDS.

Owen Clinic for HIV Care

Services for People Living with HIV

Because HIV can impact your life in many ways, we offer you a range of key services, including:

Mental health services: For psychiatric consultations and prescription drug management
Nutrition services: For healthy living and weight control
Drug and alcohol counseling: To help establish or maintain sobriety and quit smoking
Case management: For referrals to local services and other resources
Financial counseling: For help with getting health insurance or financial assistance through the Ryan White program
Patient info: For confidential counseling and info on living well with HIV, and making the most of your clinic visits

We also offer special programs for women, children, youth and young adults living with HIV

Specialty Clinics for HIV-Related Conditions

Your specialty care is convenient, too, with several in-house clinics to address common health concerns and conditions, including:

Anal dysplasia clinic: For patients who have had an abnormal Pap smear
Hepatitis co-infection clinic: For patients with hepatitis B or C
Lipid clinic: For patients with high cholesterol or high triglyceride levels
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Clinic: For HIV-negative patients who are interested in PrEP to prevent HIV
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinic: For patients with substance use disorders who might benefit from buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) or naltrexone (Vivitrol)

Your doctor can also refer you to other specialists, outside Owen Clinic, to fully address your health issues.

Specialty Clinics at the Owen Clinic

Your HIV Care Team

At the Owen Clinic, your care is led by doctors and nurses with expertise in HIV care. You also have access to social workers, clinic pharmacists and counselors who are dedicated to serving the community. If you have an urgent question or issue, please call an on-call nurse for assistance.

Meet Your Care Team

HIV Research and Clinical Trials

Clinical trials can offer you early access to a new and better treatment. Please talk with your provider to discuss whether you are a good candidate for a clinical trial.

Find a Clinical Trial