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Find a Sharp-affiliated primary care physician today!
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Choosing a doctor is one of the most important health care decisions you can make. You want someone who will be there when you need care and who can answer your questions.
This doctor will be your "personal" physician — or your primary care physician (PCP) — who will be familiar with your health history and coordinate all your health care. Primary care physicians usually specialize in family practice, internal medicine, general practice or pediatrics, and sometimes also OB/GYN.
Your primary care physician will:
- Arrange for referrals to specialists
- Assist with preventive services
- Be knowledgeable about your medical history and overall medical condition
- Be your personal health care advocate
- Coordinate your medical care
- Perform routine checkups
- Treat illnesses and injuries
Open enrollment is the time of year when people may make changes to their health insurance coverage for the next year. Many people also select their primary care physician at this time. Search for a Sharp-affiliated physician who accepts your insurance now. If you already have a doctor, you will need to select a health plan and medical group that includes your physician.
To learn more about choosing a Sharp physician, read our Frequently Asked Questions. To learn more about why a primary care physician is important and how to choose one, visit Primary Care.
Sharp has more than 2,600 affiliated San Diego doctors, and one of them is right for you. Sharp HealthCare-affiliated doctors:
- Accept almost all health insurance plans
- Are taking new patients right now
- Have offices all over San Diego County
- And — above all — are committed to transforming the health care experience for your family
With so many San Diego doctors to choose from, we want to help you find the one who is right for you.
- Use Find a Doctor
Find a Doctor is an easy-to-use tool that helps you choose a Sharp-affiliated doctor who meets your needs. Go to Find a Doctor now to customize your search for a doctor. First, read helpful tips for choosing the right doctor.
- Call 1-800-82-SHARP
Specially trained physician referral nurses help San Diegans find the doctor who is right for them and answer specific questions. To speak to a referral nurse, call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. Se habla Español.