Dr. Ariel A. Cortes, MD is a family medicine physician previously based at 1335 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 through the former Del Mar Medical Clinic, which was acquired by Scripps Health and transitioned into Scripps Coastal Medical Center. Dr. Cortes graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1996 and has over 25 years of experience in primary care. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Cortes was among five physicians — alongside Drs. John K. Agostino, Athanasios J. Foster, Melinda E. Nevins, and Philip A. Sanderson — who joined Scripps Coastal Medical Group when Scripps acquired the Del Mar Medical Clinic practice and its 24 employees. The physicians later transitioned to the newer Scripps Coastal Medical Center facility on Stevens Avenue in Solana Beach, offering patients a larger, more modern clinical environment while maintaining the same provider relationships. Patients who valued the original Camino Del Mar location may appreciate that the Del Mar village still offers extensive healthcare access, including Del Mar Optometric just a few doors down at 1349 Camino Del Mar for comprehensive eye exams. Dr. Cortes holds a 5.0-star Google rating and accepts telehealth appointments, giving Del Mar residents flexibility in how they connect with his practice. His Scripps affiliation provides access to the broader Scripps specialist network across San Diego County. Patients filling prescriptions after their visit can stop at CVS Pharmacy in Del Mar for same-day pickup.