Dr. Jorge Aurelio Carrera, MD

Dr. Jorge Carrera is a board-certified internal medicine physician who has dedicated over four decades to providing comprehensive adult healthcare. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center. With 41 years of clinical experience, Dr. Carrera has developed extensive expertise in managing complex medical conditions and preventive care for adult patients.

Dr. Carrera practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego County, including Escondido and San Diego, and maintains hospital affiliations with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Palomar Medical Center. He specializes in treating cardiovascular risk factors such as high cholesterol and hypertension in patients of all ages, including children and teenagers. His practice emphasizes preventive care through routine blood testing and health screenings, including substance use disorder evaluations and …influenza vaccinations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Carrera highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.