Best Physician Assistant in San Diego, CA
Finding the right physician assistant in San Diego means weighing insurance coverage, distance, and bedside manner. San Diego has mild coastal climate and a strong sports-medicine and outdoor-injury demand, which shapes how local physician assistant structure their practice. The metro has a strong bench of physician assistant — 20+ verified physician assistant are listed below. Many practice at Scripps Health or Sharp HealthCare.
20 physician assistant in San Diego


Emily Christine Rall, PA C
4.5Emily Christine Rall · Medical Physician Assistant
3177 Ocean View Blvd(619) 662-4100
Nathalie Callahan Egan, PA
4.5Nathalie Callahan Egan · Physician Assistant
4077 Fifth Ave(616) 686-3800

Traci M Morgan, PA C
4.5Traci M Morgan · Medical Physician Assistant
7525 Metropolitan Dr(619) 325-1161

Emily Christine Rall, PA C
4.5Emily Christine Rall · Medical Physician Assistant
3177 Ocean View Blvd(619) 662-4100
Nathalie Callahan Egan, PA
4.5Nathalie Callahan Egan · Physician Assistant
4077 Fifth Ave(616) 686-3800
Jeremy Andrew Adler, PA C
4.5Jeremy Andrew Adler · Medical Physician Assistant
200 W Arbor Dr(800) 926-8273

Traci M Morgan, PA C
4.5Traci M Morgan · Medical Physician Assistant
7525 Metropolitan Dr(619) 325-1161
Heather N. Beaman, PA C
4.5Heather N. Beaman · Medical Physician Assistant
16899 W Bernardo Dr(858) 521-2339
Melissa Joyann Fortner, PAC
4.5Melissa Joyann Fortner · Medical Physician Assistant
4290 Polk Ave(619) 563-0507
Edwin Rivera, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
4.5Edwin Rivera · Medical Physician Assistant
4647 Zion Ave(619) 528-2595

Patrick Michael Hare, PA C
4.5Patrick Michael Hare · Medical Physician Assistant
Branch Medical Clinic(858) 577-9944
Dorothy Marie Hollingsworth, PA C
4.5Dorothy Marie Hollingsworth · Physician Assistant
2655 Camino Del Rio North(619) 964-1140
Mark Edward Gallegos, PA
4.5Mark Edward Gallegos · Physician Assistant
15025 Innovation Dr(858) 487-1800
Rosieann Pangelinan Sacramento, PA C
4.5Rosieann Pangelinan Sacramento · Medical Physician Assistant
3544 30Th St(619) 515-2424
Physician Assistant in San Diego by insurance
These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.
Physician Assistant in nearby cities
Same specialty in cities near San Diego — useful if your insurance network extends across the CA metro.
About finding a physician assistant in San Diego
San Diego has physician assistant practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics, including Scripps Health, Sharp HealthCare, UC San Diego Health. When choosing a physician assistant in San Diego, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.
Many San Diego physician assistant list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.
Common questions about physician assistant in San Diego
How do I find the highest-rated physician assistant in San Diego?+
Sort the list above by rating. Heallexa surfaces verified patient reviews alongside credentials so you can see whether a provider's strengths match what you actually need.
What if no San Diego physician assistant accept my insurance?+
Try the surrounding metro — CA insurance networks often extend across multiple cities. The nearby-cities links below open the same specialty in adjacent markets. Always confirm coverage directly with the provider.
Are walk-in visits available with San Diego physician assistant?+
Walk-ins are uncommon for most physician assistant. The "available today" filter shows providers with open same-day slots.
How often is this San Diego list updated?+
Heallexa refreshes provider data from public NPI records and license databases on a rolling basis. Listings that fall out of the active registry are removed automatically.