Summary

Dr. Saima Lodhi is an internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. She completed her internal medicine residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in 1996, bringing over three decades of experience to her practice. Dr. Lodhi is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She speaks English, Hindi, and Spanish to better serve her diverse patient community.

Dr. Lodhi practices at Scripps Coastal Medical Center in San Diego and maintains hospital affiliations with East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health. She specializes in managing obesity and overweight conditions, including pediatric obesity cases. Her expertise extends to treating high cholesterol in children and teens. Dr. Lodhi also provides essential preventive care services such as flu vaccines, COVID-19 booster shots, and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines. Patients rate her an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars for her compassionate care and clinical expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 33 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hindi, Spanish
  • Scripps Mercy Hosp, Internal Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest

501 Washington St Ste 508San Diego, CA 92103
Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SunClosed

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Med School: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Saima Lodhi

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - PPO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Saima Lodhi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Saima Lodhi has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Saima Lodhi holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Scripps Mercy Hosp, Internal Medicine, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in 1996, and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in 1993.

Medical School

Graduated from Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx in 1993.

NPI Number

Saima Lodhi's NPI number is 1215963590.

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Saima Lodhi speaks English, Hindi, and Spanish.
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