San Diego Stage Managers Health Directory
There is a long tradition among Broadway theatres of maintaining a select list of doctors who can be called when cast members, crew and staff need medical care. The Actors Fund, working with Broadway Stage Managers and Actors Equity Association has created a directory of primary care doctors, specialists and other health care providers that can be used by theatres and other performance venues. The practitioners included were recommended by theaters, stage managers, actors and others in the entertainment industry.
To suggest a facility, doctor or other practitioner, please contact Elizabeth Tripp.
NOTE: The Actors Fund has not independently verified the accuracy of the information or the qualifications of the listed providers. Each user of the directory must satisfy himself or herself of the qualifications of the health care provider selected. Each health care provider is solely responsible for medical judgments and related treatments. The Actors Fund is not liable for any act or omission, including negligence, committed by a healthcare provider listed in this Directory.
The listings set forth herein are for informational purposes only and no warranty is made that the information is error free.
Hospitals and Clinics
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Address: 4077 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-294-8111
Website: http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__scripps-mercy-hospital
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers
Specialty: General Practice
Practice: Sharp Rees-Stealy
Address: 2001 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 858-499-2600
Fax: 858-521-2388
Website: http://www.sharp.com/rees-stealy/index.cfm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Hospital Affiliation: Sharp Memorial Hospital/ Sharp Mary Birch Hospital Health Insurance/HMOs: All PPO/ Some HMO
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: Yes
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: $180 for initial visit
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: 2-3 days
House Calls to Theaters: No
Primary Care
Esther Kim, MD
Specialty: Primary Care
Practice: Scripps Medical Group
Address: 3811 Valley Centre Drive #S99, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: 858-764-9081
Fax: 858-764-9078
Website: http://www.scripps.org/
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Hospital Affiliation: Scripps Hospital
Health Insurance/HMOs: Most Insurance
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: No
Worker’s Compensation: With Doctors Approval
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: Depends on patients needs/circumstances
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: 1-2 days
House Calls to Theaters: No
Otolaryngology
Dr. Philip Azer, MD
Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT)
Practice: Dr. Philip Azer
Address: 411 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-298-8151
E-mail: pazer1@san.rr.com
Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday 2-5pm, Friday 10am-1pm
Hospital Affiliation: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital,
Health Insurance/HMOs: Aetna, HealthNet, First Health PPO
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: Yes
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: $95
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: 2-3 days
House Calls to Theaters: Yes (but prefers having patients at the office)
Dentistry
Timothy C. Thomas, D.D.S.
Specialty: Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
Practice: DDS Downtown
Address: 625 Broadway, Suite 1011, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-234-0864
Fax: 619-234-0871
Website: www.ddsdowntown.com
E-mail: tthomasdds@aol.com
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Hospital Affiliation: None
Health Insurance/HMOs: Most Accepted
Medicare: No
Medicaid: No
Worker’s Compensation: No
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: $80 ($108 for exam and x-rays)
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: Same Day
House Calls to Theaters: No
Orthopedics
San Diego Medical Group
Specialty: Orthopedics
Practice: Torrey Pines Orthopedic Medical Group Inc.
Address: 9850 Genesee Ave., #210, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-535-1075
Fax: 858-453-9810
Website: http://www.tpomg.com/
E-mail: louissa@tpomg.com
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm
Hospital Affiliation: Scripps Memorial Hospital
Health Insurance/HMOs: PPO only
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: Yes
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: $100
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: Depends on patient needs
House Calls to Theaters: No
Larry W. Blenis, DC
Specialty: Chiropractic
Address: 3019 Polk Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: 619-640-0321
Fax: 619-280-9070
Office Hours: Monday 11am-6pm, Tuesday 8:30am-5pm, Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday 8am-1pm, Saturday 8am-12pm
Hospital Affiliation: None
Health Insurance/HMOs: All
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: No
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: $50 first visit/ $30 subsequent visits
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: Same day
House Calls to Theaters: Yes
OB/GYN
Dr. Timothy Riley
Specialty: OB/GYN
Practice: Hillcrest OB/GYN
Address: 4045 Third Avenue #301, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-297-4901
Fax: 619-688-5994
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-12:30pm
Hospital Affiliation: Sharp Memorial Hospital/ Sharp Mary Birch Hospital
Health Insurance/HMOs: Most
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: Yes
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: Depends on patient needs
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: 2-3 days
House Calls to Theaters: No
Larry W. Blenis, DC
Specialty: Chiropractic
Address: 3019 Polk Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: 619-640-0321
Fax: 619-280-9070
Office Hours: Monday 11am-6pm, Tuesday 8:30am-5pm, Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday 8am-1pm, Saturday 8am-12pm
Hospital Affiliation: None
Health Insurance/HMOs: All
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: No
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: $50 first visit/ $30 subsequent visits
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: Same day
House Calls to Theaters: Yes
OB/GYN
Dr. Timothy Riley
Specialty: OB/GYN
Practice: Hillcrest OB/GYN
Address: 4045 Third Avenue #301, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-297-4901
Fax: 619-688-5994
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-12:30pm
Hospital Affiliation: Sharp Memorial Hospital/ Sharp Mary Birch Hospital
Health Insurance/HMOs: Most
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: Yes
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: Depends on patient needs
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: 2-3 days
House Calls to Theaters: No