Dr. Allison Better Habas, MD

Dr. Allison Habas is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 24 years of experience to patient care. She earned her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Habas provides comprehensive care for hospitalized patients, managing complex medical conditions that require inpatient treatment. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Habas practices at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and maintains affiliations with both Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Encinitas, California. Her expertise includes treating serious infections like sepsis and managing heart valve conditions such as mitral valve regurgitation. She also provides care for patients with type 2 diabetes. Dr. Habas regularly performs essential diagnostic tests including complete blood counts and chemistry panels to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.