Primary Care
Better Primary Care for You and Your Family
Good health begins with good primary care. That’s why UC San Diego Health is your best choice for primary care in San Diego County.
At the region’s only academic health system, you’ll find a team dedicated to using the latest advances in medicine to keep you and your family feeling your best.
Care for All Ages
Explore primary care options for every member of your family
Our expanding primary care provider (PCP) network includes more than 650 primary care providers in San Diego, Riverside and Imperial counties. Read provider bios, including ratings and locations, or call 800-926-8273 for help with finding the right PCP for you.
Primary Care for Kids
Rely on a UC San Diego Health doctor to care for your child through every stage of growth and development.
Primary Care for Adults
Get comprehensive care to fit your needs and preferences.
Primary Care for Seniors
Stay well as you age by partnering with a UC San Diego Health doctor to get top-quality 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.
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.
Why Choose UC San Diego Health for Primary Care
Watch video in English or Español.
In this video, Dr. Vicente Diaz-Gonzalez explains that by choosing a primary care provider from UC San Diego Health’s growing network during open enrollment, you’ll have the best in prevention, diagnosis and treatment options. You’ll also have access to world-class specialists and the latest medical advances.
El Dr. Vicente Díaz-González, MD, explica por qué deberías considerar a UC San Diego Health como la mejor opción para tu cuidado médico durante el período de inscripción abierta.
Your Electronic Medical Records via MyUCSDChart
- Make appointments, conduct a video visit, refill prescriptions, message your doctor's office, view your medical records, get test results and more with MyUCSDChart.
- Learn how to create your free MyUCSDChart account and access it on your computer, phone or tablet with the MyUCSDHealth app.
Insurance Accepted
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans. You're encouraged to call your health plan and verify that UC San Diego Health is an in-network provider.
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