Primary Care

Doctors in Your Neighborhood

Care from UC San Diego Health may be closer than you think. We’ve opened new locations in San Diego County and expanded our network of affiliated providers to several communities across San Diego, Riverside and Imperial counties.

Explore Our Primary Care Locations

When to See a Primary Care Provider

Build a long-term relationship with your doctor when you visit them regularly for care. Count on your PCP for:

• Routine checkups and health screenings
• Preventive care, including flu shots and other vaccinations
• Care of minor illnesses and injuries
• Help managing chronic health conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure
• Referrals to specialty care, as needed
• Referrals to an integrated behavioral health provider. You can receive short-term therapy (for a few weeks or months) for common mental health concerns — such as insomnia, anxiety, depression and family and relationship problems — right in your primary care clinic.

Same-Day Appointments and Video Visits

Rest assured, at UC San Diego Health you can get care when you need it — even from the comfort of your home without having to drive to your doctor's office.

• Same-day or next-day care: If you need care for a minor illness or injury and can't wait for an appointment with your PCP, save your spot online for an Urgent Care or Express Care visit. You can also do an Express Care video visit.
• Same-day appointments with your PCP: Some PCPs offer same-day appointments. You can also message your doctor's office through MyUCSDChart, your secure online health tool.
• Video visits with your PCP: You can schedule your own video visits online with your PCP. Log in to your MyUCSDChart account, go to the "Visits" menu, click "Schedule an Appointment" and select "Video Visit: Primary Care." Learn more about video visits.

Switch to UC San Diego Health

Changing your health insurance? Or adding new family members? Make sure your plan includes our providers.

• Insurance accepted at UC San Diego Health
• How to switch to UC San Diego Health

Videos: Why Choose UC San Diego Health for Primary Care

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