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Find an expert internal medicine physician in San Diego

Dr. Richard Petyn, Internal Medicine, Scripps Coastal Medical Center

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Find an expert internal medicine physician in San Diego
Find an expert internal medicine physician in San Diego
Internal medicine at Scripps
Where are internal medicine doctors located at Scripps?
Where can I get same-day care at Scripps?
How do I find an internal medicine physician?
How can I get more help?
How do I choose the right provider?
What's the difference between family medicine and internal medicine?
How do I find out if my doctor is reputed?
How do I see a new doctor?

Find an expert internal medicine physician in San Diego

Scripps board-certified internal medicine physicians are a good choice for your primary care provider to help you get well and stay healthy. We put our patients at the center of everything we do. It’s been that way for more than 100 years, and still is today. With more than 20 locations throughout San Diego County, Scripps has internal medicine doctors convenient to you. Internists also focus on the aging process and many have additional training in geriatrics as well.

Internal medicine at Scripps

We put our patients at the center of everything we do. Scripps internal medicine physicians establish a long-term relationship with you with a focus on wellness and prevention with annual exams, screenings and vaccines.

Staying within your 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 and a vast network of specialists and state-of-the-art facilities. When you choose a Scripps internal medicine physician, you 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 is here for you. If you need to see a specialist for diabetes, heart care, oncology or orthopedics, your Scripps internal medicine doctor will coordinate your care with specialists, so all your doctors stay informed of your progress.

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What is internal medicine?

Internal medicine doctors are also known as internists. They specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases in adults over 18. Internal medicine physicians provide general medical care and help patients manage chronic and complex conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes. When needed, your internal medicine doctor will provide referrals to specialists.

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What do internal medicine physicians do?

As primary care providers, internal medicine physicians help you get and stay healthy. Services include:

Preventive screenings
Routine, annual check-ups
Health risk assessment
Personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Management of chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma and high cholesterol
Regular gynecological screenings, such as breast exams and Pap smears
Referrals to and coordination with specialists

Our internists are board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and many have additional training or a clinical interest in men's health, women's health, sports medicine and geriatrics.

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Which Scripps-affiliated medical groups offer internal medicine?

Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center and Scripps-affiliated medical groups offer internal medicine specialists. Affiliated medical groups include Scripps Physicians Medical Group, Mercy Physicians Medical Group and Scripps Mercy Physician Partners.

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Where are internal medicine doctors located at Scripps?

Scripps has internal medicine physicians at more than 20 locations throughout San Diego from North County to South Bay. At Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal Medical Center, many of our board-certified internists offer early morning, evening and Saturday hours to accommodate busy schedules. You can also schedule your appointment online through our Doctor Finder and MyScripps, our secure online patient portal. In addition, our internal medicine doctors offer telemedicine options including video visits and e-visits.You can schedule your telemedicine visit online or call your physician’s office to schedule your visit.

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Scripps Clinic internal medicine locations

Scripps Clinic internal medicine physicians provide the highest quality care for adults 18 and older. Scripps Clinic internal medicine doctors are trained at some of the most rigorous programs and are board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (AMIM). They provide thorough and comprehensive primary care, focusing on prevention, health maintenance and management of acute and chronic conditions.

You can choose a Scripps Clinic internal medicine physician at:

Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
Scripps Clinic Mission Valley
Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo
Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

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Scripps Coastal Medical Center internal medicine locations

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What is curbside arrival?

Curbside arrival is a service available to patients with scheduled appointments at many of our Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal Medical Group locations. Curbside arrival allows you to wait in your vehicle until an exam room is ready for your visit. Using the MyScripps patient portal, office staff is alerted to your arrival and notifies you to enter the clinic once the provider is ready for your visit. Learn more about how to use curbside arrival for your next appointment

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Where can I get same-day care at Scripps?

Many providers offer same-day appointments either in person or by Video Visit. Additionally, minor illnesses and injuries can be treated at one of our HealthExpress walk-in clinics. You can also explore our virtual care offerings for same-day care using E-Visits and Video Visits.

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Virtual care

Virtual Care at Scripps allows you to receive care with a Scripps provider at your convenience from home or another location. Telemedicine options include video visits and e-visits; we also offer a free symptom checker so you can evaluate your symptoms and determine the best route of care.

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Walk-in clinics

Scripps HealthExpress same-day, walk-in clinics provide care for minor illnesses and injuries, and administer select vaccinations. HealthExpress clinics are open every day, including weekends and holidays. No appointment is necessary, or you can call ahead and join the waitlist to be seen.

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Urgent care

When you have a more serious illness or injury, but not serious enough for the emergency room, our three urgent care centers are available, including a 24-hour urgent care in La Jolla.

Always go the emergency room when life or limb are at risk. The emergency physicians and staff are ready for any critical situation 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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How do I find an internal medicine physician?

Scripps is the provider San Diego turns to for excellence in health care. Let us be there for you. It is important to have a primary care physician as they act as your personal physician, providing annual exams to monitor your health, completing annual screenings and managing vaccinations. They are also the first doctor you see for any health problems you may experience. As the quarterback for your health care, internists help you get and stay healthy, and they’ll coordinate any specialty care you might need. If you’re considering an HMO or managed health care plan, you’ll need to choose a primary care physician as part of your enrollment.

Our Doctor Finder can help you choose the internal medicine doctor who is right for you. Whether you’re looking for an internist who speaks a certain language or has specific 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, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant by name, specialty, hospital affiliation, gender, language and practice location. Many of our physicians have videos online to help you get to know them.

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How can I get more help?

How do I choose the right provider?

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What's the difference between family medicine and internal medicine?

“Internal medicine focuses exclusively on adult medicine, while family medicine typically sees all the members of a family—children as well as adults,” explains Dr. Linda Girgis, a family physician and graduate of St. George's University (SGU).

How do I find out if my doctor is reputed?

Go to the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) website to check the basics with their DocInfo.org search function. You will find the doctor's board certifications, education, states with active licenses, and any actions against the physician.