Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Healthcare Partner in San Diego
San Ysidro Health Center was founded in 1969 by a group of mothers seeking medical care for their children in a small three-room house along the U.S./Mexico border. Over five decades later, we have grown into a comprehensive healthcare network with more than 50 clinic and program sites across San Diego County. Our organization operates under the Patient Centered Medical Home model, ensuring patients remain the focal point of all care decisions. With a team of over 2,500 dedicated staff members, we provide high-quality, accessible, and affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 160,000 individuals annually. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through advanced electronic health systems and telehealth capabilities that enhance patient access. We maintain Federal Tort Claims Act deeming status, allowing us to prioritize healthcare expansion and quality improvement initiatives.Our specialized programs address senior care through PACE, adolescent health via teen clinics, and comprehensive HIV services, while also offering social support programs for food, housing, and health education. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we serve all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, maintaining a sliding scale fee program for those in need. Our leadership team and board of directors remain steadfast in advancing our mission to improve community health with compassionate care. In 2025, we received multiple healthcare quality awards recognizing our excellence in accessible care delivery and technological innovation.
Services
Urgent Care
Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Dental Services
Behavioral Health
HIV Services
PACE Program
Teen Clinic
Pharmacy Services
Diagnostic Services
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of experience in community healthcare services.
- Our patient-centered model ensures care tailored to individual needs.
- We maintain 50+ conveniently located clinics across San Diego County.
- Our team includes 2,500+ dedicated healthcare professionals.
- We accept all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Services
Urgent Care
Our urgent care centers treat non-life-threatening medical conditions requiring prompt attention. Services operate during extended hours across multiple locations, providing accessible treatment for injuries, infections, and acute illnesses. Patients benefit from reduced wait times and board-certified medical professionals.
Behavioral Health
Comprehensive mental health services address depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders through individual and group therapy. Our bilingual specialists create personalized treatment plans using evidence-based practices. Telehealth options ensure continued care access for all patients.
Dental Services
Full-service dental care includes preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments for children and adults. Our clinics offer routine cleanings, fillings, extractions, and specialized care for patients with special needs. Modern equipment ensures accurate diagnostics and comfortable procedures.
Pediatrics
Our pediatric clinics provide comprehensive care from infancy through adolescence. Services include well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings, and chronic condition management. Family-centered care plans involve parents in health decision-making processes.
PACE Program
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly supports adults aged 55+ with chronic conditions. Multidisciplinary teams coordinate medical care, social services, and transportation needs. Participants maintain independence while accessing comprehensive healthcare resources.
Questions
Do you offer services for uninsured patients?
We provide care regardless of insurance status through a sliding scale fee program based on income and family size.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer virtual consultations for many services including behavioral health, primary care, and follow-up visits.
What languages are supported?
Professional interpreter services are available in multiple languages including Spanish, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.
Do you have after-hours care options?
Our urgent care centers operate extended hours, and we provide after-hours medical guidance through our call system.
Are pediatric services available?
We offer comprehensive child healthcare including immunizations, well-child visits, and adolescent health services at multiple locations.
How can I access my medical records?
Patients can securely view and manage health information through our online Patient Portal system.
Reviews (6)
Jeff C.
Jun 28, 2022
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TO ALL CONSIDERING THIS HEALTH CARE NETWORK. Their Patient Portal is the worst! It must have been designed 20 years ago. No mobile app, You must view it on a website using a computer. My patient profile page shows outdated incorrect info. The latest update is from 2 years ago. You have no access to latest test results. My latest results are from 2 years ago. When they send your blood test request to Quest Diagnostics or whomever, they can't send it electronically, only by fax.
This means you cannot view your results using your lab's app, as well as on your SYHC's patient portal. They also used an outdated fax number for Quest Diagnostics, so I had to inform SYHC because it never got to them. Doctors there last about 6 months before you are assigned another. Revolving door of primary doctors. CONSIDER THESE ISSUES AMONG OTHER ISSUES BEFORE SIGNING UP WITH SYHC.
This means you cannot view your results using your lab's app, as well as on your SYHC's patient portal. They also used an outdated fax number for Quest Diagnostics, so I had to inform SYHC because it never got to them. Doctors there last about 6 months before you are assigned another. Revolving door of primary doctors. CONSIDER THESE ISSUES AMONG OTHER ISSUES BEFORE SIGNING UP WITH SYHC.
Hannah W.
May 18, 2022
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Highly do not recommend this office. Patients are not a priority and customer service is not helpful in providing a clear path to mental health support. If you are looking for mental health treatment, DO NOT go here.
Andrea R.
Feb 17, 2022
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Literally do not come here. My grandma and I waited 2 HOURS for her medication when they said it will only take 45 minutes. While sitting in the waiting area all I saw were pharmacists talking and laughing instead of doing their job. A joke of a place and don't take their jobs seriously when they are literally working with people's health.
K. B.
Feb 05, 2022
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DO NOT GO HERE unless you want to be treated like the scum of the earth BY the scum of the earth. The one start is only because it's mandatory.
Jimmy J.
Nov 21, 2021
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Went to their urgent care in Chula Vista post Covid for a wellness check and the staff was very professional and attentive. The doctor listened to all my questions and answered them. Was a administered a rapid test and confirmed that I was now negative for COVID. This spot is a well kept secret. Right next to the new VA clinic.
Eddie L.
Sep 09, 2021
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With respect to my report, I usually use the dictate option on my Android phone. And sometimes the things a I say are not understood or printed by the Android dictation incorrectly. My review is about the San Ysidro Health Center also known as SYHC.
