Primary Care in Santee — Top Local Picks (2026)

Family Doctors & Primary Care Physicians in Santee

Who is the best primary care doctor in Santee?

Richard G. Mugol, MD, Azzah I. Arikat, MD, and Amro Mahmoud, DO are the three highest-reviewed primary care physicians in Santee 92071, all practicing through the Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee campus. Each carries a perfect rating with hundreds of patient reviews, covering internal medicine and family practice.

The Sharp Rees-Stealy system dominates Santee's primary care landscape, but independent practices operate here as well. Patients who prefer a physician outside a large health system can look at smaller offices on Mission Gorge Road and Town Center Parkway. For a second opinion or specialist referral, many Santee PCPs coordinate with providers at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa.

Are Sharp doctors in Santee accepting new patients?

Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee is the largest primary care campus in 92071, and most of its physicians maintain open panels for new patients. Availability shifts throughout the year — a doctor with openings in January may close their panel by spring if patient volume fills up. The fastest way to confirm is calling Sharp's central scheduling line or checking the online provider directory, which shows real-time availability.

Patients who cannot get into their preferred Sharp doctor quickly sometimes start with Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee Urgent Care for an immediate issue and then schedule a new-patient appointment with a primary care physician for ongoing care. Independent practices in Santee tend to have shorter wait times for new-patient intake since they carry smaller panels.

Do any Santee doctors do telehealth?

Most Sharp Rees-Stealy physicians in Santee offer video visits through the Sharp FollowMyHealth patient portal. Telehealth appointments work well for prescription renewals, lab result reviews, follow-up consultations, and minor acute complaints like rashes or sore throats where the doctor can make a visual assessment through video.

Independent primary care offices in 92071 increasingly offer telehealth as well, though platform availability varies by practice. Patients should confirm with their specific doctor's office whether video visits are available and whether their insurance covers telehealth at the same copay as an in-person visit. California law currently requires insurers to reimburse telehealth visits at the same rate as in-office visits for most services.

Is there a pediatrician in Santee?

Santee has pediatricians practicing through both the Sharp Rees-Stealy system and independent offices. Families looking for a dedicated children's doctor have access to board-certified pediatricians who handle well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings, and sick visits. Sharp's Santee campus connects pediatric patients directly to the Sharp specialist referral network when a child needs care beyond a primary care scope.

For families with children of different ages, several Santee family medicine doctors see patients from newborns through adults, which means one physician can handle the entire household. Parents who also need a pediatric dentist can combine appointments with Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics for dental care on the same side of town.

Where can I get a physical exam in Santee?

Annual physicals, school sports physicals, and pre-employment exams are available at most Santee primary care offices. Sharp Rees-Stealy physicians handle annual wellness visits as part of preventive care, and the campus's on-site lab can draw blood and run panels the same day. Concentra Urgent Care in Santee specializes in DOT physicals and employer-mandated exams for commercial drivers and construction workers.

Sports physicals for Santee's student athletes are typically $25 to $75 through participating pediatricians or family medicine doctors. Schools in the Santee School District and West Hills High School require a current physical before tryouts, so appointment demand spikes every July and August. Booking early in the summer avoids the late-season rush.

What primary care doctors in Santee take Medi-Cal?

Medi-Cal managed care plans in San Diego County include Community Health Group, Molina Healthcare, and Aetna Better Health, and each plan maintains its own provider directory for Santee. Patients assigned to a Medi-Cal plan should check the plan's current physician directory rather than calling individual offices, since network participation changes frequently.

Some independent primary care practices in 92071 accept Medi-Cal fee-for-service patients as well. The closest federally qualified health centers — which accept all Medi-Cal patients regardless of managed care plan — are in El Cajon and La Mesa. For residents who need a provider immediately, AFC Urgent Care Santee accepts most Medi-Cal managed care plans for walk-in visits.

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Primary Care Doctors & Physicians in Santee 92071

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Richard G. Mugol, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Azzah I. Arikat, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Amro Mahmoud, DO -Sharp Rees Stealy San Diego

Keith R. Fischer, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Tonya R. Henderson, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Yousuke Horikawa, MD, PhD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Stacey L. Coleman, DO - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Theresa Lynn, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Amber J. Ortega, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Sung W. Song, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Daniel R. Hoefer, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Marisa Strobridge, DO - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Kenneth A. Altschuler, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

David Hawkins, DO

Kristin N. Manson, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Elliott Antman, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Noah C. Johnson, MD - Noah Johnson, MD, Inc.

Tamantha Arlata, MD, FAAP

David Corbin, MD - San Ysidro Health Center

Katelyn Anne Dato-On, DO - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Alice Chang, DO

Megan Chitlur, MD

Christopher Nerantzinis, MD

Rebecca Fink

Sablove Robert S MD

Brian Lenzkes, MD

Ramanpreet Brar, MD - FocusHealth Santee

Joyce Ildesa, MD

Dr. Donald S. Adema, DO

Dr. Douglas Daub

Focus Health Santee

Mirwais Saifi, MD

Halyna West, MD

Children&#39;s Primary Care Medical Group Santee

David Sanford, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Dr. Joseph Reddy

Dr. mairwen M. mordechai, DDS

Dr. markus M. nelle, DDS

Dr. maybelline M. noak, DDS

Dr. michal M. oluwatoyin, DDS

Fischer Ronald C MD

Jershonda F. Hartsfield, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Kimberly Sprague, MD

Lisa Eichberger, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Marian Martin, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Philley Frances A MD

San Diego County Edgemoor Hospital: Ferrini Rebecca L MD

Shamini Govender, MD

SharpCare Lantern Crest (not an urgent care)