About Pacific Health
San Diego's premier destination for world-class, personalized medicine — where expertise meets genuine compassion.
Our Mission
"Our mission is to deliver exceptional, personalized healthcare that empowers you to live your best life."
Founded by physicians who believed medicine could be more than transactional, Pacific Health Medical Center was built on the conviction that every patient deserves the very best — unhurried attention, evidence-based expertise, and a genuine partnership in their health journey.
Serving San Diego since 2012, we have helped over 8,000 patients achieve remarkable health transformations through precision, compassion, and innovation.
Our Core Values
Excellence
Uncompromising clinical standards in everything we do.
Compassion
Genuinely caring relationships at the heart of care.
Innovation
Pioneering precision medicine and cutting-edge therapies.
Integrity
Transparent, honest guidance you can trust completely.
Why Pacific Health
The Standard of Excellence
Everything we do is designed to deliver an unmatched healthcare experience — from first consultation to lasting health outcomes.
Board-Certified Specialists
Every physician holds elite board certifications and trained at the nation's top medical institutions — Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, and UCSF.
Same-Day Appointments
We respect your time. Same-day and next-day scheduling ensures you receive expert care precisely when you need it, with zero compromise.
Personalized Care Plans
No two patients are alike. We craft individualized health roadmaps backed by advanced diagnostics, lifestyle medicine, and evidence-based protocols.
Cutting-Edge Diagnostics
Our on-site advanced diagnostics lab delivers 60+ biomarker panels, epigenetic testing, and cardiac imaging with same-day results.
Our Physicians
Our Medical Team
World-class physicians from the nation's top medical institutions, united by a shared commitment to transformative patient care.
DEDr. Elena M. Vargas
MD, FACP
Internal MedicineDr. Vargas brings over 18 years of clinical excellence in internal medicine, specializing in comprehensive preventive care and complex chronic disease management. Her patient-centered approach integrates the latest evidence-based medicine with genuine compassionate care.
Education
- Harvard Medical School — MD
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Residency
- Brigham and Women's — Fellowship
Credentials
- Board Certified — Internal Medicine
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Member, SDMA
DMDr. Marcus J. Hale
MD, MPH
Preventive CareNationally recognized for his pioneering work in preventive medicine, Dr. Hale has helped thousands of patients achieve optimal health outcomes through precision wellness strategies and evidence-based lifestyle interventions.
Education
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine — MD
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School — MPH
- UCSD — Preventive Medicine Residency
Credentials
- Board Certified — Preventive Medicine
- Certified Clinical Nutritionist
- Fellow, American College of Preventive Medicine
DPDr. Priya K. Sharma
MD, MS
Telemedicine & Digital HealthA trailblazer in digital health innovation, Dr. Sharma combines her Stanford training with cutting-edge telehealth expertise to deliver world-class virtual care. She is committed to making premium healthcare accessible without compromise.
Education
- Stanford University School of Medicine — MD
- Stanford — MS Health Data Science
- UCSF — Internal Medicine Residency
Credentials
- Board Certified — Internal Medicine
- Certified Telehealth Specialist
- Member, American Telemedicine Association
DDDr. David L. Chen
MD, LAc
Integrative WellnessDr. Chen is San Diego's foremost integrative wellness physician, seamlessly blending conventional Western medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies. His holistic approach addresses body, mind, and spirit for transformative, lasting health.
Education
- UCSF School of Medicine — MD
- Five Branches University — LAc
- Osher Center for Integrative Medicine — Fellowship
Credentials
- Board Certified — Integrative Medicine
- Licensed Acupuncturist
- Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
Our Facility
State-of-the-Art Facility
Every detail of our San Diego clinic has been crafted to deliver a superlative patient experience — comfort, privacy, and innovation in every space.
Advanced Diagnostics Lab
Our CAP-accredited laboratory offers 60+ comprehensive biomarker panels, advanced imaging, cardiac screening, and genomic analysis — all with same-day results reported directly to your physician.
Private Consultation Suites
Each patient suite is a sanctuary of privacy and calm. Thoughtfully designed with natural light, premium furnishings, and acoustically engineered walls for complete confidentiality.
Telehealth Technology Center
Our state-of-the-art telehealth infrastructure delivers HIPAA-compliant, HD-quality virtual consultations that feel as thorough and personal as an in-office visit.
Visit Us
123 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92101