• Abscesses
• Advanced imaging
• Anaphylaxis
• Anxiety/depression/sleep disorders
• Chest pain
• Chronic disease management
• Concussions/head trauma
• Disability paperwork
• Dizziness
• Fatigue or generalized weakness
• Gaping wounds
• High Blood Pressure
• Kidney stones or infections
• Leg Swelling
• Moderate/severe abdominal pain
• Palpitations
• PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
• Prolonged time off work
• Return to work/ school/sport exams
• Shortness of breath
• Trauma/Broken Bones
• Uncontrolled Headaches or Migraines
• Worker’s compensation
• Wounds/lacerations requiring sutures

We cannot provide referrals to specialists.

No, HealthExpress is a walk-in express care clinic and operates on a first-come, first-served basis for your convenience. 

Call us at 858-554-7439 or view wait times at nearby HealthExpress clinics, and then select the On My Way option to be added to the queue of patients waiting to be seen. Please note, this is not an appointment.

No, Health Express is a walk-in clinic and operates on a first-come, first-served basis for your convenience.

You can also make an appointment at one of our flu clinics offered September through November at many Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal Medical Center locations.

• Scripps HealthExpress Jefferson sees patients 6 months and older
• Scripps HealthExpress San Marcos sees patients 2 and older
• All other Scripps HealthExpress locations see patients 5 and older

In addition, Scripps Clinic patients can walk in to be seen at Scripps Clinic Pediatric Plus Rancho Bernardo. 

We know your time is valuable. Let us know you are on your way. View wait times at nearby HealthExpress clinics. Then select the On My Way option. Please note this is not an appointment. 

Scripps HealthExpress locations are open every day of the year, including weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Scripps accepts most insurance plans, and your visit (excluding physicals) will be billed to your insurance as a primary care office visit. If you decide to pay out-of-pocket for your visit, we accept cash, check or a credit card at the point of care. See the list of services.

Yes. Virtual Care at Scripps allows you to access a provider using E-Visits and Video Visits, as well as a Symptom Checker, to Get Care Now at your convenience.

HealthExpress is staffed by highly trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants with physician oversight. Both nurse practitioners and physician assistants are advanced practitioners who diagnose and treat illnesses and prescribe medications. 

Yes, we will work with your existing Scripps physicians to coordinate any follow-up that is required. We also provide you with a discharge summary to share with your provider.

Scripps patients with a MyScripps account will receive a visit summary and any test results through the secure online patient portal. Visit our medical records page to learn more about requesting the release of health information (medical records) by Scripps Health, or disclosure of that information to someone other than the patient.

Completed authorizations for disclosure of health information can be delivered in person or faxed to 760-633-7747. We will contact you when we receive your form.

HealthExpress does not have a pharmacy onsite. We can send prescriptions electronically to your pharmacy of choice or provide a written prescription. We also will send a one-time renewal for non-narcotic and non-restricted medications. 

A HealthExpress triage nurse will be available at 858-554-7439 Monday through Friday 7 am - 8 pm and weekends from 8 am - 5 pm. 

No, Scripps HealthExpress offers care for non-emergency medical needs only. For emergencies, we have four emergency room locations at our hospitals, from La Jolla to Chula Vista. Or you can visit one of our urgent care facilities for non-life-threatening emergencies.

HealthExpress cannot be used as a primary care provider. However, we have an extensive network of primary care providers throughout San Diego County. We would be happy to refer you to one who meets your needs. You can call 800-727-4777 for a referral and to schedule your first appointment or search online through our provider finder. 

Imaging services are not available at HealthExpress. However, most of the Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal Medical Center locations with a HealthExpress clinic have imaging services nearby. HealthExpress providers can write orders for X-rays, if clinically indicated, that you can complete at any Scripps Clinic or Scripps Coastal Medical Center. Radiology hours vary by location.