UC San Diego Health - Concierge Medicine

11/25/2025

Ever wonder what a day in the life of a physician assistant (PA) is like? ☀️

Kailyn Tovey, PA, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her day caring for patients in the same-day cancer care clinic at UC San Diego Health.

Our same-day cancer care clinic focuses exclusively on the management of symptoms related to cancer or cancer treatments, delivering prompt, expert care to patients mid-treatment, reducing hospitalizations and providing relief when they need it most.

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11/25/2025

From medication safety to specialized treatment support, pharmacists do so much more than dispense. They’re trusted, accessible experts who help keep patients healthy.

Experts like Pranav Garimella, MBBS, MPH, FASN, nephrologist at UC San Diego Health, emphasize just how essential pharmacists are in coordinating care and supporting patients with complex conditions.

Pharmacists enhance community health by providing accessible care, managing complex medications, and fostering trust in patient relationships.

11/22/2025

Your feed is full of mega-trends — protein powders, sea moss gels, fiber hacks. But are they really worth the hype? UC San Diego experts, including Deepa Sannidhi, MD, obesity and lifestyle medicine physician at UC San Diego Health, break it down with science-backed clarity.

TikTok is overflowing with “healthy” hacks — protein everything, fibermaxxing, sea moss gel and more. UC San Diego experts separate science from hype in seven of the year’s biggest nutrition and supplement trends.

11/21/2025

UC San Diego Health joins the Padres family and San Diego community in mourning the loss of Randy Jones.

A beloved figure on and off the field, he brought warmth and kindness everywhere he went. We were honored to have him at last year’s Holiday Joy event, where he spent time with our staff, spreading cheer in his own special way. His legacy will continue to inspire San Diego for years to come.

11/19/2025

A rainbow is the sky’s subtle way of saying healing is on the horizon. 🌈

11/16/2025

Stress over changes in your cycle or that new bump? Gillian Mackay, MD, gynecologist, and other experts said if it’s mild, short-lived and not accompanied by other concerning symptoms, it’s likely okay, but always worth checking in.

Read up on the common (and usually harmless) symptoms gynecologists often reassure patients about. ⬇️

Seriously, it's okay.

11/14/2025

From housekeeping to a health care career.

A new UC San Diego Health program is helping team members grow from entry-level roles into clinical positions, opening doors to long-term opportunity and advancement.

From housekeeping to working as a healthcare professional in just a few months. KPBS reporter Jacob Aere says a new program at UC San Diego Health is trainin...

11/14/2025

Choose care as exceptional as you.

Whether you need a routine checkup or complex care, your health is our priority. UC San Diego Health is leading the way in the region with nationally recognized expertise, innovative treatments and an expanding network of doctors and locations.

Select a health plan that gives you access to UC San Diego Health: health.ucsd.edu/choose

11/14/2025

Choose care as exceptional as you.

Whether you need a routine checkup or complex care, your health is our priority. UC San Diego Health is leading the way in the region with nationally recognized expertise, innovative treatments and an expanding network of doctors and locations.

Select a health plan that gives you access to UC San Diego Health: health.ucsd.edu/choose

11/12/2025

Today is CTEPH Day, a time to raise awareness and celebrate breakthroughs in care.

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a global leader in treating chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), offering hope through advanced procedures like pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) and balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA).

With over 5,000 successful PTE surgeries and a multidisciplinary team of experts, we’re helping patients breathe easier and live fuller lives.

Discover the world-renowned CTEPH Program at UC San Diego Health. We offer expert diagnosis, PTE surgery, BPA, and compassionate care. Complete an inquiry form to find out which treatment is best for you.

11/11/2025

Today and every day, we honor the brave people who have served our country. 🇺🇸

At UC San Diego Health, we are deeply grateful to our veterans for their courage, sacrifice and commitment to others. Thank you for your service.

11/11/2025

UC San Diego Health is expanding access to pain control options for gynecologic care.

We’re proud to be the first health system in San Diego accredited to offer in-clinic moderate sedation for select procedures helping patients feel more comfortable and cared for in a calm, supportive environment.

In this Q&A, UC San Diego Health physicians Shira Varon, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist, and Sheila Mody, MD, MPH, complex family planning specialist, discuss how moderate sedation in the clinic setting provides a supportive environment and improved experience for patients.

UC San Diego Health is the first health system in San Diego to receive national accreditation to offer in-clinic moderate sedation for patients