At UC San Diego Health, we put your needs at the center of everything we do.
We are a nationally ranked network of community-based providers and health systems focused on providing convenient primary care that’s closer to where you live and work. Our easy online scheduling, population health programs, and digital health tools make accessing high-quality care easier than ever before.
Connecting you to care across the county
115+
Medical Groups
We partner with a wide network of medical groups across San Diego, Riverside, Orange, and Imperial Counties.
2500+
Providers
Our provider network includes some of the region’s best and brightest in a neighborhood that’s convenient for you.
40+
Specialties
We connect you to care in a variety of specialty areas to meet all your health needs.
1M+
Patients Cared For
Over 1 million active patients and that number continues to grow.
Recent Network Developments
UC San Diego Health No. 1 in San Diego, Specialty Care Nationally Ranked
UC San Diego Health has once again secured the No. 1 ranking in San Diego, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” survey alongside top national rankings for nine specialties… Read more
UC San Diego Health Accepting Anthem Blue Cross Members
If you are an Anthem Blue Cross patient who is seeking access to care at UC San Diego Health, please call 800-926-8273 and we will help coordinate access to our primary and specialty care networks. Read more
UC San Diego Health’s PHSO Recognized for Achievements in Ambulatory Quality Improvement
UC San Diego Health was the only regional medical group awarded the prestigious Bangasser Memorial Award for outstanding improvement in clinical quality and patient care. Read more
UC San Diego Health Pioneers Apple Vision Pro in Surgery
UC San Diego Health is leading the nation in evaluating the use of Apple Vision Pro for minimally invasive surgeries. Read more
UCSD Health Receives Award for Innovative Care Management Program
UC San Diego Health has been awarded the 2023 Richard L. Doyle Award for Innovation and Leadership in Healthcare by MCG Health for their integration of evidence-based tools into their care management program. Read more
UCSD Health and Alvarado Hospital Join to Better Serve Community
UC San Diego Health has been approved to acquire Alvarado Hospital Medical Center from Prime Healthcare. This marks a significant development in expansion efforts to better serve the community. Read more
UCSD Health in Top 10% of Clinical Quality Performers in California
The Integrated Healthcare Association recognizes physician organizations who possess Achievement Scores at or above the 90th percentile in Clinical Quality. Read more
UCSD Health’s National Recognition in ‘Rise to Immunize’ Campaign
UC San Diego Health has been recognized as a high-performer in AMGA’s National Rise to Immunize Challenge campaign. Read more
Best Hospitals: National Honor Roll
In 2023-2024, this distinction was awarded to only 22 hospitals nationwide for outstanding patient care. UC San Diego Health is the first health care system in San Diego County to ever earn this recognition. Read more
Best Regional Hospitals: San Diego, CA
UC San Diego Health has once again ranked No. 1 in San Diego, placing it among the nation’s best health care providers. Only 12% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals ranking. Read more
Affiliate Spotlight
North Coast Family Medical Group
North Coast Family Medical Group (NCFMG) provides expert, patient-centered family medicine and urgent care to individuals and families across North San Diego County. Founded in 1978, this physician-owned practice has grown into one of the region’s most trusted providers of comprehensive primary care.
Their board-certified team delivers full-spectrum services for patients of all ages—from newborns to seniors—including preventive care, chronic condition management, women’s health, pediatrics, and sports medicine. In addition to wellness exams and immunizations, the practice offers a wide range of in-office procedures and diagnostic testing such as electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, skin biopsies, colposcopy, joint aspirations, and more.
Same-day appointments and 24/7 on-call physician access ensure timely, accessible care. Located in the North Coast Health Center in Encinitas, NCFMG is dedicated to high-quality, personalized care with an emphasis on communication, continuity, and convenience.
Alvarado La Mesa Urology offers expert, patient-centered urological care in a professional and compassionate setting. Serving patients throughout the San Diego region, their team specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system, including kidney stones, urinary incontinence, prostate disorders, erectile dysfunction, and urologic cancers.
The practice provides a full spectrum of care—from preventive screenings and advanced diagnostics to in-office procedures and minimally invasive surgery. Board-certified urologists use the latest technology to deliver personalized treatment plans with an emphasis on comfort, privacy, and positive outcomes.
Alvarado La Mesa Urology also offers state-of-the-art services such as UroLift® for BPH, vasectomy procedures, and urinary tract infection management. With a commitment to timely access, clear communication, and individualized attention, the team ensures every patient receives the high-quality care they deserve.
La Mesa Medical Group provides high-quality primary care services at offices in La Mesa, El Cajon, and San Diego, California. Board-certified internal medicine expert Dr. Elahe Toulouie works with a team of experienced medical professionals, delivering excellent, personalized care across the adult lifespan. Dr. Toulouie and her team diagnose and treat conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and many others. They provide geriatric care to seniors with long-term health conditions and offer free Medicare annual wellness visits to promote improved well-being.
Preventive care is an important aspect of Dr. Toulouie and her team’s services. They perform cancer screenings, measure cholesterol and blood sugar, and conduct annual physicals to ensure people receive an early diagnosis and treatment. Patients benefit from urgent care for acute health problems, with same-day appointments available and secure telehealth consultations via video link. The practice’s exceptional customer service ensures everyone has a comfortable and stress-free experience.
Phone La Mesa: (619) 940-1773 El Cajon: (619) 932-6859 San Diego: (858) 746-5450
Pacific ENT, located in Carlsbad, California, provides friendly, personalized, and comprehensive care for diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Dr. Salgado, Dr. Goldsztein, and Dr. Paul, all board-certified otolaryngologists, offer both medical and surgical ENT care, as well as allergy testing and treatment. The office features modern equipment, including high-definition cameras and digital recording for instant playback, and utilizes electronic medical records for enhanced communication.
In-office procedures such as flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy and esophagoscopy are performed without general sedation, with outpatient balloon sinuplasty also available. The practice also provides audiograms and hearing aids. The staff at Pacific ENT understands the importance of a personalized approach, assisting patients with scheduling diagnostic tests, medical procedures, and surgeries, while often coordinating care with other healthcare providers.
SDSM’s partnership with UCSD provides our patients with timely access to exceptional specialty care and cutting-edge technology. SDSM physicians have been instrumental in the development of the UC San Diego Health Clinically Integrated Network.
Richard Parker, DO, FAOASMSan Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center
Joining the UC San Diego Health Affiliated Network was seamless. We maintained our independence while being able to leverage a litany of resources offered by this large health system in my community.
Monica Perlman, MDPerlman Clinic
The UC San Diego Health Affiliated Network keeps my practice at the forefront of health care technology by providing us with medical record integration and quality reports to ensure our patients are receiving the best care possible.
Craig S. Duck, MDNorth Coast Family Medical Group
MyChart is incredibly easy to use, and it allows me to seamlessly transfer my health information over to UC San Diego Health physicians. It is comforting to know that UC San Diego Health is so technologically connected.
UC San Diego Health is ranked #1 in San Diego, and has 9 top ranked medical and surgical specialties.
EXCELLENCE
In Clinical Quality
UC San Diego Health received the top honor for clinical quality from the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA).
Connect Host
& Epic Best Practices
High level of system adoption, adoption of Connect best practices, and happy end users.
5 Stars
for Quality of Medical Care and Patient Overall Experience
Top rated in multiple medical care areas by the Office of the Patient Advocate.
PROVIDERS
Setting the standard in patient-centered care across a variety of specialties
As the region’s only academic health system, we are devoted to the highest standard of excellence. When you join our affiliate program, you become part of a prestigious, sought-after network of best-in-class primary care providers and specialists.
Offering brokers quality, flexible plans to deliver world-class care
Choose from a range of health plans based on your client’s budget and needs. Search by location, specialty area, services offered, and more with our helpful guides and resources.
We offer tailored health plans for employers of all sizes
When you join our employer network, you gain access to a growing network of leading companies in the area. We partner with large, mid-sized, and small organizations, and craft individualized health plans based on their unique needs.
Richard Parker, DO, FAOASM San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center
Monica Perlman, MD Perlman Clinic
Craig S. Duck, MD North Coast Family Medical Group
Rose Rasing Patient, Independent Broker
