Chula Vista residents have access to a handful of local healthcare facilities. Among these is the Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. In neighboring cities like National City, the Paradise Valley Hospital provides general care. In nearby Coronado, the Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center is an option. Children’s care is provided through facilities such as the Children's Primary Care Medical Group Eastlake, and Children's Primary Care Medical Group Eastlake. Veterans can find care in the local Chula Vista VA Clinic.
U.S. News rates the Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center #5 in San Diego and #32 in California. They are high performers in two adult specialties: Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, and Geriatrics. They are also high performers nine different types of conditions and procedures, including:
U.S News ranks the 181-bed facility Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center as high performers in two different procedures and conditions: hip replacement and pneumonia.
Finding an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) will help you manage your women’s healthcare needs. An OB-GYN is trained to deliver babies and specializes in treating and managing disorders involving a woman's reproductive organs.
OB-GYNs are licensed to perform routine women's reproductive checks such as: Pap tests (aka Pap smears), sexually transmitted infection (STI) checks, pelvic exams, ultrasounds; procedures such as IUD insertions; and surgeries such as a hysterectomy or removal of ovarian cysts.
How often should I see an OB-GYN?
It's recommended that women see an OB-GYN once a year for routine checkups. If you're pregnant or have an underlying health condition, you may need to see an OB-GYN more frequently.
What procedures do OB-GYNs perform?
OB-GYNs can perform or order the following procedures and surgeries:
What conditions do OB-GYNs treat?
OB-GYNs treat the following conditions:
An OB-GYN can also provide prenatal care and help you manage your health during pregnancy.
What should I ask an OB-GYN?
Top questions to ask an OB-GYN during your appointment that you may not have thought of:
OB-GYNs are trained to discuss sensitive subjects, so you shouldn't hesitate to ask questions about your sexual health.