›› Appointments

Imperial Beach Health Center sees patients by appointment. Same day appointments are sometimes available. To make an appointment please call (619) 429-3733.

Please arrive 20 minutes early for your appointment time. Registration is easy. IBHC will need to see the patient’s insurance card if they have one, and a list of any current medications the patient is taking. New patients will be asked to fill out paperwork and be screened to see if they are eligible for any state programs or a sliding fee scale. The usual minimum fee for a medical visit is $30.

Online Registration

Please fill out our online registration form 24 hours before your appointment. It will help save you time when you get to the health center.

Laboratory Visits

Patients who are only coming in for lab work and who already have an lab order from their doctor are able to come in without an appointment, during lab hours. Call (619) 429-3733 for lab hours. After they register at the desk they will be taken to the lab.

Pregnancy Tests

Pregnancy tests are available Monday through Friday from 1-3 pm. No appointment is necessary but patients should register at the reception desk. Our Certified Nurse Midwives and Family Practice Physicians provide prenatal care. IBHC is associated with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista for deliveries.

Immunizations

Patients under 2 years old can receive immunizations Monday through Friday from 9-11 am or 1-3pm. No appointment is necessary. If an adult or child over two years old needs immunizations then they must make an appointment.

Nutrition Services

• Appointments for Nutritional Counseling and Programs can be made by calling (619) 429-3733 x 589 (Nutrition Department), or x 540 and x 541 (Scheduling Department)
• BEACH Kids provides nutrition and fitness education to overweight children aged 6-12, and their families. A BEACH Kids intake appointment takes about an hour, and is conducted on Wednesday or Thursday.
• Individual Nutrition Counseling is available for children 13 to 18, and for parents of children 3 months to 5 years old.
• Diabetic Nutrition Counseling is available by appointment for adults and children.

Dental Services

Established patients can access primary and preventive dental through Imperial Beach Health Center’s Dental Care Coordinator at (619) 429-3733 x 552.

Mental Health Services

Appointments for mental health services are made by calling (619) 429-3733.