Sharp-Affiliated San Diego Physicians

Tips for selecting a Sharp-affiliated physician.

Choosing a doctor is one the most important health care decisions you can make. Your doctor is your partner and your advocate. You want a San Diego physician who will be there when you need care and who can give you the answers you need.

At Sharp HealthCare, we offer a large selection of highly qualified physicians in San Diego who practice in a variety of settings, from hospitals to multi-specialty offices to private practice offices.

What matters most?
First, spend some time thinking about what is important to you in a doctor and write down a few notes. Here are some questions to get you started:

  • Access — Do you need your doctor to participate in a specific insurance or health plan?
  • Experience — Do you want a younger or an older doctor?
  • Gender — Do you want your doctor to be male or female?
  • Language — Do you need someone who can speak a language other than English?
  • Location — Do you want the office to be close to your work or to your home?
  • Practice style — What is the physician's philosophy of healing and health care?

Using Find a Doctor
Our Find a Doctor tool is an easy-to-use database of all Sharp-affiliated doctors. Use the answer to the questions above to narrow down your search, and then browse through a list of doctors who meet your criteria. When you look at a doctor profile, you can see a picture and learn about the doctor's education and interests. Read more about using the tool.

I've found a doctor. What's next?
Once you’re ready, call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) and have a conversation with a nurse who knows all about the doctors at Sharp. Specially trained physician referral nurses can:  

  • Answer questions about doctors' qualifications
  • Help you narrow down your choices
  • Help you schedule your first appointment

1-800-82-SHARP
Physician referral nurses are available to take your call Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. Or go to Call Me Back and tell us the best time time to give you a call.

Last Updated: August 26, 2009