Scripps Clinic Coronado

12/05/2025

Meet family medicine physician Shavith Samson, MD, who cares for patients of all ages at Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Vista. He focuses on preventive and lifestyle medicine, working closely with his patients to stay healthy and manage conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

Dr. Samson believes that reaching your health goals doesn’t always require big, dramatic changes. He encourages patients to celebrate the small, everyday wins — whether it’s having more energy, noticing you're sleeping better or seeing your blood pressure improve.

12/04/2025

Choosing a doctor and wondering about the difference between an MD and a DO? Stephanie Posadas, DO, explains how both types of physicians are fully licensed, highly trained and focused on patient care. DOs also receive additional training in the musculoskeletal system and take a holistic approach to treatment.

Hear more from Dr. Posadas in the video and learn how both paths prepare doctors to care for our community: www.scripps.org/4898f

12/03/2025

Ovarian cancer is often called a silent threat because its early signs are easy to miss.

“In the early stages of ovarian cancer, women may have few or no symptoms,” says Teresa Longoria, MD, gynecologic oncologist at Scripps Clinic and Prebys Cancer Center. “If there are symptoms, they are usually mild and can be mistaken for other common conditions.”

Learn what to watch for and why early detection matters: www.scripps.org/7060f

12/02/2025

For more than a century, philanthropy has helped advance lifesaving care, research and innovation at Scripps.

This Giving Tuesday, your donation goes twice as far with a dollar-for-dollar match.

Your generosity can fund new technologies at our hospitals, expand clinical research, enhance training for our physicians and staff and support caring for our patients across the region. Give for good to Scripps—and don’t miss this opportunity to double your impact: https://bit.ly/3JT5SeE

12/02/2025

In 2023, San Diego police Sgt. Anthony Elliott’s life changed forever after he responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. As the suspect ran away, he pulled a gun and shot Elliott in the head.

In the critical moments that followed, Scripps trauma specialists acted fast, performing emergency surgery and guiding him through months of intensive rehabilitation. Today, he’s back on duty, sharing his remarkable road to recovery.

12/02/2025

This holiday season, take care of your health and get inspired by real stories. In the latest issue of San Diego Health magazine, Scripps experts share how to protect your heart, cut back on alcohol, manage diabetes with new tech and explore breakthroughs in IBD and spinal care.

You’ll also read about:
- A golfer with a recent vision injury who was treated by the ophthalmology team at Scripps to get back to the sport he loves.
- A volleyball player who received state-of-the-art knee surgery at Scripps, which helped put her on the road to recovery.
- This month's doc of the clock Teresa Longoria, MD, who connects her love for swimming to her practice.

Plus, read about police Sgt. Anthony “Tony” Elliott. After he was shot in the head, Scripps trauma and neurosurgery teams saved his life and guided him through intensive brain injury rehab so he could return to duty.

11/30/2025

Congratulations to our Scripps Mercy San Diego Internal Medicine Residency Program residents for earning first place at the American College of Physicians Southern California Doctor’s Dilemma Jeopardy competition.

This annual competition brings together around 60 teams of internal medicine residents from around the world to compete in a fast-paced challenge that tests their clinical knowledge.

Our winning residents are the three in the middle of the group photo. Pictured from left to right are Parker Kim, Joe Delly and Havi Rosen.

11/28/2025

Lung cancer often doesn’t cause symptoms until it’s in a late stage. A low-dose CT scan can detect it early when it’s most treatable and help prevent advanced disease. If you’re 50 or older and currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years, ask your doctor about lung cancer screening. Early detection saves lives. Learn more here:

Learn who qualifies for yearly scans and why early detection matters.

11/28/2025

Ravi Garg, MD, is a plastic surgeon specializing in cranio/maxillofacial and head and neck microvascular surgery. He treats tumors, sleep apnea, nasal obstruction, jaw deformities and congenital conditions. At Scripps, he works with a multidisciplinary team to offer advanced care, including “jaw in a day” reconstruction. Dr. Garg focuses on understanding patient goals to provide clear treatment options that improve vital functions and quality of life. Learn more about him here: https://bit.ly/47I0wM5

11/27/2025

Grateful today and every day for our patients, their families and the incredible people of Scripps. This Thanksgiving we’re thankful for the voices and stories that inspire us. Wishing you a safe healthy Thanksgiving.

As you celebrate, know that Scripps HealthExpress walk-in clinics are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help with minor injuries or illnesses. Use our "On My Way" feature to view wait times and let your clinic know you're coming—making your visit faster and easier.

11/26/2025

Food poisoning affects millions of people each year but is often preventable. Holiday dishes, especially popular Thanksgiving foods, require careful handling to keep everyone healthy.

“Simple steps like washing your hands and cooking food thoroughly can go a long way in preventing food poisoning. The symptoms — like nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea — can be miserable and in some cases, the illness can become serious or even life-threatening.” says Tina Tran, MD, an internal medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center San Marcos.

11/25/2025

Shots, vaccines and immunizations are often used interchangeably, but each has a different meaning. A shot is the method of delivery, a vaccine is the substance that helps your body recognize a virus or bacteria and immunization is the protection that results. Learn how they work together to keep you healthy this flu season: www.scripps.org/8023fb