Summary

Dr. Catalina Escobar is a family medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Universidad Ces Escuela De Medicina and completed her residency training at the University of Florida College of Medicine at Jacksonville. With 33 years of experience in family medicine, she provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages. Dr. Escobar is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse communities effectively.

She practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout San Diego, California, including the Otay Mesa Outpatient Medical Center and San Diego Medical Center facilities. Dr. Escobar focuses on managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. Her practice emphasizes preventive care through adult immunizations, flu vaccines, and pneumococcal vaccines to help patients maintain optimal health. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 33 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Florida College Of Medicine At Jacksonville
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Catalina Giron Escobar has 3 locations

Otay Mesa Outpatient Medical Center

4650 Palm AveSan Diego, CA 92154
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

San Diego Medical Center

4647 Zion AveSan Diego, CA 92120

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

9455 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92123

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Catalina Giron Escobar, MD
Dana Culp, DNP, NP-C, FNP-C
Dr. David Byron, MD
Jennifer Recker, APRN, FNP-BC
Dr. Catalina Giron Escobar, MDDana Culp, DNP, NP-C, FNP-CDr. David Byron, MDJennifer Recker, APRN, FNP-BC
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
33 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
San Diego , CATRUCKEE , CATuscon , AZChicago , IL
Med School: Universidad Ces Escuela De Medicina Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Catalina Giron Escobar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - DHMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Catalina Giron Escobar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Catalina Giron Escobar has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Catalina Giron Escobar holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Florida College Of Medicine At Jacksonville.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Ces Escuela De Medicina in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Escobar's NPI number is 1134137508.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Catalina Escobar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Catalina Escobar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Catalina Escobar?
You can find contact information for Dr. Catalina Escobar here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Catalina Escobar's office located?
Dr. Catalina Escobar's office is located at 4650 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA, 92154.
Is Dr. Catalina Escobar accepting new patients?
Dr. Catalina Escobar is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Catalina Escobar's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Catalina Escobar speak?
Dr. Catalina Escobar speaks Spanish and English.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.