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Your Trusted Independent Physicians Network in San Diego County
Greater Tri Cities IPA is a local Independent Physicians Association dedicated to providing personalized healthcare solutions. With over 45 primary care physicians and 170 specialists operating independently in Northern San Diego County, we prioritize patient-centered care through independent medical decision-making. Our network offers access to local lab locations, four hospital affiliations, and direct specialty referrals with turnarounds as quick as 24-48 hours.We emphasize preventive care, diagnostic excellence, and cultural competence through multilingual customer service. Our commitment to timely specialty access and diverse provider options ensures patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care tailored to individual needs. As a community-focused IPA, we maintain rigorous quality standards while preserving the autonomy of individual medical practices.
Services
Primary Care
Specialists
Urgent Care
Hospital Affiliations
Lab Services
Radiology
Medicare Plans
Health Network Coordination
Provider Referrals
Patient Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer over 200 independent physicians across Northern San Diego County
- Quick referral turnarounds as fast as 24-48 hours
- Multilingual customer service for diverse patient needs
- Extensive healthcare network with four hospital affiliations
- Patient-centered approach preserving physician independence
What people say
Friendly staff
Precise explanations
Preventive focus
Timely care
Professional treatment
Services
Primary Care
Our network of over 45 independent primary care physicians provides comprehensive preventive care and chronic disease management. Each practice maintains autonomy while coordinating with specialists for holistic patient treatment. Services include annual checkups, immunizations, and personalized health planning.
Specialist Referrals
Access to 170+ specialists with streamlined referral processes ensuring appointments within 24-48 hours. Our system coordinates specialty care in cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and more while maintaining continuity with primary care providers.
Urgent Care
Convenient urgent care centers across San Diego North County handle non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Services include X-rays, minor procedures, and after-hours care with direct follow-up coordination with network physicians.
Hospital Affiliations
Four premier hospital partnerships provide advanced diagnostic imaging, surgical services, and emergency care. Our physicians maintain admitting privileges while ensuring care coordination between outpatient and inpatient settings.
Diagnostic Network
Comprehensive diagnostic capabilities through local labs and radiology centers offering blood work, MRI/CT scans, and specialized testing. Results integrate directly into patient records for efficient physician review and follow-up.
People
Dr. Melissa Hurd
Primary Care Physician
Dr. Hurd provides personalized primary care with emphasis on preventive medicine and patient education. She maintains a welcoming practice environment while delivering evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Dr. Nagi Ibrahim
Internal Medicine Specialist
Dr. Ibrahim focuses on comprehensive adult healthcare with special attention to chronic condition management. His patient-centered approach emphasizes lifestyle modifications and preventive health strategies.
Dr. Gregory Smith
Family Practice
Dr. Smith delivers compassionate family-centered care with expertise in geriatric medicine. His practice combines thorough medical evaluations with clear patient communication and health education.
Dr. Thomas Watson
Primary Care
Dr. Watson provides professional, patient-focused primary care with special attention to preventive health screenings and chronic disease management. His practice emphasizes clear communication and timely follow-up care.
Questions
How do I become a member?
Review your health plan and select a Greater Tri Cities IPA physician through our online directory or contact Member Services at (800) 458-2307 for assistance.
How do I find a specialist?
Use our Provider Search tool to locate specialists by specialty, location, or language. Referrals typically process within 24-48 hours.
What health plans are accepted?
We participate with Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and several Medicare Advantage plans. Check our website for complete details.
What if I need urgent care?
Visit any of our network urgent care centers across San Diego North County. For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
How quickly get specialist appointments?
Our network prioritizes timely access with referral turnarounds as quick as 24-48 hours for specialist consultations.
Reviews (2)
Janet Strong
Jan 12, 2017
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Received all my referrals, even one out of network in a timely manner. Everyone was more than helpful, caring, and spent more than enough time explaining all my options. I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer (ductal carcinoma in situ) in September. My surgery took place in early January. I would have liked all the referrals to have happened faster, but considering I have an HMO, this is pretty standard. The procedure I had was IORT, which is still in trial. I was more than happy GTCIPA did approve of it, and hope they will be more open to faster approvals in the future for patients that
De'Anna Gullotta
Sep 01, 2016
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Absolutely horrible! Seems that in the last 5 months denying 90% of referrals. Cannot wait to get away from this carrier
