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Best civil surgeons in San Diego, CA for green card medical exams
- 7 civil surgeons ranked
- 3.9 average Google rating
- 286 reviews analyzed
If you live in San Diego and file Form I-485 from inside the United States, you need a green card medical exam from a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. The doctor reviews your health and vaccine history, runs the required tests, and completes Form I-693. You get the form back in a sealed envelope.
The list below ranks San Diego area clinics using Google ratings, review counts and search visibility. It is a starting point for your search, not a recommendation. Before you book, confirm the doctor is designated by USCIS with the Find a Civil Surgeon tool on uscis.gov.
Top 7 civil surgeons in San Diego
Prodigy Medical Service / San Diego Office
A medical office in San Diego with a 5.0 rating from 20 Google reviews. It has a website, opens on Saturdays, and shows up across several local searches.
406 Ninth Ave Unit 307, San Diego, CA 92101Opening hours
Monday 10:00-17:00 Tuesday 10:00-17:00 Wednesday 10:00-17:00 Thursday 10:00-17:00 Friday 10:00-17:00 Saturday 10:00-16:00 Sunday Closed JOSE MARIA PARTIDA, M.D.
A doctor's office in Chula Vista rated 4.4 from 41 Google reviews. It has a website and does not list Saturday hours, so plan a weekday visit.
298 Shasta St, Chula Vista, CA 91910Opening hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 09:00-16:30 Wednesday 09:00-16:30 Thursday 09:00-16:30 Friday 09:00-14:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Sun Health Medical Clinic
A medical clinic in San Diego with a 4.2 rating from 25 Google reviews. It has a website and no Saturday hours listed, so a weekday appointment is likely.
2931 Jarvis St, San Diego, CA 92106Opening hours
Monday 10:00-17:00 Tuesday 08:00-15:00 Wednesday 10:00-17:00 Thursday 08:00-15:00 Friday 10:00-17:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Genesee Medical Group
A San Diego medical office with a 4.0 rating from 85 Google reviews, the largest review count on this list. It has a website and opens on Saturdays.
3880 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste 120, San Diego, CA 92123Opening hours
Monday 07:00-17:30 Tuesday 07:00-17:30 Wednesday 07:00-17:30 Thursday 07:00-17:30 Friday 07:00-17:30 Saturday 09:00-15:45 Sunday Closed Center For Immigration Medical Exam I-693
A medical center in La Mesa rated 3.6 from 25 Google reviews. It has a website, opens on Saturdays, and appears in several searches for immigration medical exams.
7400 El Cajon Blvd #202, La Mesa, CA 91942Opening hours
Monday 10:00-18:00 Tuesday 10:00-18:00 Wednesday 10:00-18:00 Thursday 10:00-18:00 Friday 10:00-18:00 Saturday 11:00-14:00 Sunday Closed Gaslamp Medical Center
A medical clinic in San Diego with a 3.7 rating from 55 Google reviews. It has a website, does not list Saturday hours, and shows up in Google top results for local searches.
250 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101Opening hours
Monday 09:00-17:00 Tuesday 09:00-17:00 Wednesday 09:00-17:00 Thursday 09:00-17:00 Friday 09:00-17:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Hector Heredia, MD - Examen Medico De Inmigracion - Immigration Medical Exam
An internist's office in Chula Vista with a 2.1 rating from 35 Google reviews. It has no website listed and no Saturday hours, so call ahead for details.
401 H St #2, Chula Vista, CA 91910Opening hours
Monday 08:00-17:00 Tuesday 08:00-17:00 Wednesday 08:00-17:00 Thursday 08:00-17:00 Friday 08:00-17:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
How we ranked these civil surgeons
We collected civil surgeon and green card medical exam results from Google Maps around San Diego and removed government offices and unrelated businesses. Each listing gets a score based on its Google rating, adjusted for the number of reviews so a few 5-star reviews do not outrank hundreds of strong ones. Listings that also show up in Google's top results get a small boost. Paid placements are always labeled "Sponsored" and never change the ranked list. Read our editorial policy.
Designations can change. Before you book, confirm the doctor with the USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool.
Tips for booking your exam in San Diego
- Book early. The civil surgeon must sign Form I-693 no more than 60 days before you file Form I-485, and lab results can take up to two weeks.
- Ask what the fee covers before you book. Each San Diego office sets its own price, and totals often run $200 to $500 or more with labs and vaccines.
- Bring your passport, vaccine records, a list of current medicines and any past chest X-ray results. Missing records can mean extra tests or repeat visits.
- Call ahead about Saturday hours and wait times, since weekend openings vary by office. Ask how long the office takes to finish the form after labs come back.
Civil surgeons in San Diego: FAQs
Do civil surgeons accept insurance?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. USCIS does not set the price, and each civil surgeon sets their own fee. Many San Diego offices ask for payment at the visit, and health insurance often does not cover immigration exams. Call the office before you book and ask what insurance, if any, they bill and what you will pay out of pocket.
Who are the top civil surgeons in San Diego?
There is no official ranking. The list above sorts San Diego area clinics by Google rating, review count and search visibility, so it reflects patient feedback, not USCIS quality ratings. Use it to build a shortlist, then confirm each doctor on the USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool and call about price, hours and wait times.
How much does a green card medical exam cost in San Diego?
USCIS does not set the price. Each civil surgeon sets their own fee, and totals commonly range from about $200 to $500 or more. In San Diego, the final cost depends on the office, the lab tests you need and how many vaccines you are missing. Ask for a full quote before you book.
How long does the exam take and when will I get my results?
The visit itself is usually short, but blood test results often take a few days to two weeks. The civil surgeon cannot finish Form I-693 until those results are back. Ask the San Diego office how they contact you and when you can pick up the sealed envelope. Do not open it.