Best Surgical Critical Care Physician in San Diego, CA
Finding the right surgical critical care physician 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 surgical critical care physician structure their practice. The metro has a strong bench of surgical critical care physician — 12+ verified surgical critical care physician are listed below. Many practice at Scripps Health or Sharp HealthCare.
12 surgical critical care physician in San Diego

Sara Beth Edwards, MD
4.5Sara Beth Edwards · Surgical Critical Care Physician
200 W Arbor Dr(619) 543-6886
Jose Alfredo Acosta, MD
4.5Jose Alfredo Acosta · Surgical Critical Care Physician
34800 Bob Wilson Dr(619) 532-7579
Jarrett Emerson Santorelli, MD
4.5Jarrett Emerson Santorelli · Surgical Critical Care Physician
200 W Arbor Dr(800) 926-8273
George Jeffrey Ventro, MD
4.5George Jeffrey Ventro · Surgical Critical Care Physician
200 W Arbor Dr(800) 926-8273
Debra Magill Lowry, MD
4.5Debra Magill Lowry · Surgical Critical Care Physician
34800 Bob Wilson Dr(619) 523-8250

Jay Andrew Yelon, DO
4.5Jay Andrew Yelon · Surgical Critical Care Physician
200 W Arbor Dr(800) 926-8273
Michelle Diane Lippincott, MD
4.5Michelle Diane Lippincott · Surgical Critical Care Physician
200 W Arbor Dr # 8896(619) 543-7200
Lara Heather Spence, MD
4.5Lara Heather Spence · Surgical Critical Care Physician
Ucsd Trauma Critical Care Fellowship(619) 543-7107
Kyle Mark Thompson, MD
4.5Kyle Mark Thompson · Surgical Critical Care Physician
3030 Childrens Way(858) 966-7711
Allison Berndtson, MD
4.5Allison Berndtson · Surgical Critical Care Physician
200 W Arbor Dr(800) 926-8273
Kendra Marie Black, MD
4.5Kendra Marie Black · Surgical Critical Care Physician
200 W Arbor Dr(800) 926-8273
Surgical Critical Care Physician in San Diego by insurance
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About finding a surgical critical care physician in San Diego
San Diego has surgical critical care physician practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics, including Scripps Health, Sharp HealthCare, UC San Diego Health. When choosing a surgical critical care physician 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 surgical critical care physician 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 surgical critical care physician in San Diego
What should I ask a surgical critical care physician in San Diego before booking?+
Confirm three things: (1) they currently accept your specific insurance plan and network tier, (2) the office location and parking, and (3) typical wait times for new-patient visits. Providers tied to Scripps Health often have shorter waits if you're already in-system.
Is telehealth available with San Diego surgical critical care physician?+
Many San Diego surgical critical care physician offer telehealth visits, especially for follow-ups, prescription refills, and consultations. Look for the telehealth badge on each profile.
How are these San Diego surgical critical care physician verified?+
Every listing on Heallexa is matched against NPI records and state license databases. Credentials, board certifications, and active license status are surfaced on each profile.
Is Heallexa free for patients in San Diego?+
Yes. Searching, comparing, and contacting San Diego surgical critical care physician on Heallexa is 100% free for patients. We don't charge booking fees or sell your search data.