Primary Care

Find the right primary care physician for you and your family

Dr. Siu Ming Geary, MD, Internal Medicine physician for Scripps Clinic treating a patient in a clinical office.

Siu Ming Geary, MD, Internal Medicine, Scripps Clinic

Find the right primary care physician for you and your family

Choosing a Scripps doctor who is right for you and your family has never been easier. With hundreds of physicians, locations throughout San Diego County and multiple telehealth options, we provide convenient and high-quality care where and when you need it. We’ve been putting our patients at the center of everything we do for more than 100 years, and we’re still here for you. Here for good.

Discover care focused on you and your family

Generations of San Diegans have relied on Scripps for excellence in health care, starting with doctors who serve as your personal health advocate. Finding the internist, family physician or pediatrician for you and your family is the first step towards optimizing your health and well-being. 


Our doctors provide comprehensive and compassionate care, focusing on preventive care and wellness throughout the decades of life.


Find a primary care doctor today

Family medicine

Dr. Imran Ahmed, Family Medicine physician for Scripps Coastal Medical Center speaking with a male patient.

Family medicine

Family medicine physicians provide primary care for the whole family, from infants to older adults, with a focus on prevention and wellness, as well as the treatment of a wide spectrum of conditions. 

Internal medicine

Dr. Rio Dickens-Celestin, MD, Scripps Clinic Internal Medicine physician smiling while discussing treatment with a patient.

Internal medicine

Internal medicine doctors specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions in adults 18 and older.

Pediatrics

Dr. Lichtmann, MD, Peditrician at Scripps Health

Pediatrics

Pediatricians specialize in children’s health, caring for newborns, children and teens through age 17. They partner with families to provide peace-of-mind and excellent care. 

Why patients choose Scripps for primary care

Where you get your health care matters. Your doctor is here for you and your family.

100+ doctors to choose from

Selecting a primary care physician is an important first step in managing your health. Family medicine physicians, internal medicine physicians and pediatricians are all considered primary care doctors, but there are some differences.



Importantly, primary care doctors serve as your personal physician. They focus on preventive care, including screenings and vaccinations, and they are also the first doctor you see for any health concerns. If necessary, your primary care doctor can refer you to a specialist.

Convenient care where you need it

Scripps offers more care in more places. We have more than 20 primary care offices located throughout San Diego County from North County to South Bay. 


If you can’t make it into the office, our virtual care options let you see a primary care doctor from your home. On-Demand Video Visits are available the same day for minor injuries and conditions, or you can schedule a visit for another time.

The value of one health care system

Staying within one health care system for all your needs isn’t just convenient, it’s also critical when faced with the unexpected. Scripps is here for good, with personalized care, a vast network of primary care doctors, specialists, emergency care and state-of-the-art facilities.


When you choose a Scripps primary care physician, you may also have access to nationally renowned specialty care and award-winning hospitals and programs. Ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Scripps offers primary and specialty care focused on you, our patient.

Comprehensive doctor finder

To help you choose the best primary care doctor for you and your family, check our Doctor Finder. Whether you’re looking for a doctor who speaks a certain language or has expertise in nutrition, women’s health or sports medicine, our Doctor Finder can help.


The Doctor Finder tool can be used to search for a doctor by name, specialty, hospital affiliation, gender, language and practice location. Many of our physicians have videos online to help you get to know them.


Scripps makes it easy and convenient to schedule an appointment with your doctor. You can schedule online with most primary care physicians with Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal Medical Center.

Select a doctor who meets your needs

At Scripps our doctors put you at the center of everything we do. Whether you are searching for an internist, family physician or a pediatrician, we make it easy for you to find the right physician for your unique situation. Find, browse and choose your doctor with our convenient doctor finder.

Search by location, specialty and availability

Whether you’re looking for a physician who speaks a certain language or has specific expertise in nutrition, women’s health or sports medicine, our Doctor Finder can help.


In our Doctor Finder search, you can filter by:


  • Practice location
  • Physicians who are accepting new patients
  • Medical specialty
  • Language
  • Gender
  • Medical group
  • Hospital affiliation
  • Patient’s age

Browse a doctor’s care philosophy and background

To help you choose the best primary care doctor for you and your family, check our Doctor Finder. Each provider profile page includes information about their areas of expertise, philosophy of care and medical education and training.


Our Doctor Finder gives you all the information you need to make the best choice for you and your family. Many of our primary care physicians have videos.

Schedule online in just a few clicks

It’s easy and convenient to schedule primary care appointments for the entire family, including internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics. You can schedule in-office appointments and video visits with your physician online using your desktop, tablet or mobile phone.


You can also see a provider right away with our same-day On-Demand Video Visits through MyScripps. A doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant is ready to diagnose and treat you from the privacy of your home or other location.