Primary Care in San Diego
At Healthtopia, primary care in San Diego gives you a place to go for routine checkups, preventive care, ongoing conditions, and new health concerns.
With four clinics across San Diego County, you can choose a location that’s convenient for you while staying connected to the same broader practice.
We also bring conventional medicine together with access to integrative medicine and naturopathic care if that interests you.
Call 760.230.1888 or book an appointment below.
What Can a Primary Care Provider Help You With?
Primary care covers preventive care, routine health concerns, and ongoing conditions while also giving you a place to turn when something new comes up.
At Healthtopia, primary care can also connect you with on-site testing and other services available at your location.
Primary care services include:
- Annual physical exams
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
- Women’s health services
- Adolescent medicine
- Immunizations and screenings
- Sports and school physicals
- Select on-site lab work and EKG services
- Medical clearance before surgery
- Back pain relief
What Is Primary Care Like at Healthopia?
Our primary care model centers on three things: knowing your health history, making preventive care easier to stay on top of, and giving you access to related services within the same practice.
Personalized Care
Your provider considers your health history, current concerns, medications, lifestyle, and goals when developing a plan for your care.
Preventive Care
Regular physicals, screenings, immunizations, and monitoring can help identify health concerns early and keep routine care on track.
Connected Care
Primary care is available alongside urgent care, select lab and EKG services, integrative medicine, naturopathic care, and telemedicine, making it easier to access related services within the same practice.
Who Will Be My Primary Care Provider?
Looking for a primary care doctor in San Diego? Healthtopia’s primary care team includes 13 providers: five physicians, three naturopathic doctors, and five nurse practitioners.
The practice was founded in 2018 by two board-certified emergency physicians, Dr. Joy Hardison and Dr. James Howard. Dr. Hardison earned her MD and MPH from Mayo Medical School and completed her emergency medicine residency at the University of Arizona. She also teaches as an adjunct professor at Bastyr University California. Dr. Howard is board-certified in emergency medicine and has more than a decade of clinical experience.
The broader team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and naturopathic doctors with different areas of expertise.
If you have a preferred provider, call 760.230.1888 to ask about availability.
MD, MPH
Dr. Joy Hardison
CEO, Emergency Physician, and General Practitioner
MD, MS
Dr. James Howard
COO, Emergency Physician, and General Practitioner
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Dr. Asha Raj
Family and Integrative Medicine Physician
FNP
Julie Gabbard
Nurse Practitioner
What Is Integrative Primary Care in San Diego?
Healthtopia combines conventional primary care with access to integrative and naturopathic services within the same practice. Depending on your needs, care may also include nutrition, lifestyle, supplement guidance, or hormone-related care.
The team includes providers with conventional and integrative backgrounds, including family medicine physician Dr. Asha Raj, who completed fellowship training in integrative medicine, as well as naturopathic doctors who practice within Healthtopia.
Holistic health services and wellness programs are also available.
Naturopathic visits are self-pay. Primary care visits with an MD, FNP, or DNP are billed through insurance when applicable.
Nearly 3,000 Patient Reviews Across Four San Diego Clinics
Healthtopia has earned nearly 3,000 Google reviews across its four San Diego clinics, with each location rated 4.8 stars or higher.
Finding the right primary care provider often comes down to how comfortable and supported you feel, so hearing from other patients can be helpful when you’re deciding where to go.
Testimonials
Does Healthtopia Accept Insurance?
Healthtopia is in-network with Medicare and most PPO plans, and most medical providers accept insurance. Coverage varies by plan and provider, so call 760.230.1888 before your first visit if you’d like the team to verify your benefits.
Naturopathic visits are self-pay.
Where Can I Find Primary Care in San Diego?
Healthtopia offers primary care at four San Diego-area clinics:
Each clinic also offers urgent care, integrative and naturopathic care, EKG testing, and select on-site lab services.
Services vary somewhat by location. Encinitas is the only clinic with on-site X-ray, splinting, and casting, while Sorrento Valley is located within Bastyr University Clinic.
Telehealth and Mobile Visits
Some primary care visits can be handled virtually, including follow-ups, medication questions, and discussions of test results. Ask the team when scheduling whether telehealth is appropriate for your specific concern.
We also provide mobile primary and urgent care throughout North County San Diego, with visits available at home, at work, or in skilled nursing, senior living, and assisted living settings.
Call 760.230.1888 to ask about mobile or telehealth care.
Establish Your Primary Care With Healthtopia
Whether you’re overdue for a physical, managing an ongoing condition, or looking for a primary care provider for the first time, Healthtopia offers care designed to continue as your needs change.
With four San Diego-area clinics and access to urgent, integrative, and naturopathic services within the broader practice, you can get the care you need now and have somewhere to turn when something changes.
Ready to establish care? Book a primary care appointment online, or call 760.230.1888 to find the location and provider that are right for you.
FAQs About Primary Care in San Diego
Should you choose primary care or urgent care?
Primary care is generally the better starting point for preventive care, routine visits, ongoing health concerns, and chronic disease management. Urgent care is designed for illnesses or injuries that need more immediate attention but aren’t medical emergencies.
Do I need an appointment for primary care at Healthtopia?
Primary care appointments can be booked through Healthtopia’s online scheduling system. If you don’t see the appointment you need, call the office directly for assistance.
How do I transfer my records from a previous doctor?
You can request a records release from your previous provider and have it sent to the Healthtopia location where you plan to establish care. Bringing recent lab results or a current medication list to your first visit is also helpful if the transfer hasn’t gone through yet.
Does Healthtopia offer virtual primary care appointments?
Yes, some primary care visits can be handled through telemedicine. When you call to schedule, confirm with the team that a virtual appointment is appropriate for your specific needs.
What should I bring to my first primary care appointment?
Bring your current insurance information, identification, medication information, and any relevant medical records or recent test results you have available. The clinic can let you know if anything additional is needed for your specific visit.
Which clinic should I go to?
All four Healthtopia clinics offer primary care, so you can choose the location that’s most convenient for you. Your chart is accessible across all four locations, so you can continue your care at another Healthtopia clinic when needed. Encinitas is the only location with on-site X-ray, while other services vary by clinic.