About
Dr. Joseph Andrews earned his undergraduate degree from the University of San Diego and his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He joined Scripps Clinic in 1996 and has built his practice there ever since. Dr. Andrews holds board certification in internal medicine. He focuses clinically on heart disease, preventive medicine, and chemical dependency. His peers named him one of San Diego's Top Doctors in 2009. He holds active membership in the American College of Physicians and the Society for Innovative Practice Design. Dr. Andrews speaks fluent Spanish and volunteers as a physician at St. Vincent de Paul in San Diego. He sees his concierge patients at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of San Diego
Medical School
New York Medical College
Residency
California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Andrews right for?
Dr. Andrews is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-tenured internist with deep roots in the San Diego medical community. Patients managing heart disease, chronic conditions, or preventive health goals benefit from his focused clinical approach. Spanish-speaking patients appreciate his fluency and the ease it brings to complex medical conversations. Adults who want around-the-clock physician access and same-day appointments will find his concierge model well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Andrews focuses on internal medicine, preventive medicine, heart disease, and chemical dependency. He delivers primary care to adult patients across all three of his Scripps Clinic locations. His preventive focus means he actively works to identify and manage risk factors before they become serious health problems.
Yes, Dr. Andrews holds board certification in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.
Dr. Andrews joined Scripps Clinic in 1996 and has built his entire concierge practice there. That tenure gives him extensive familiarity with the Scripps Health network and its specialist resources across San Diego.
Yes, Dr. Andrews speaks fluent Spanish. This makes him a strong choice for Spanish-speaking adult patients who want to discuss their health care in their preferred language.
Dr. Andrews sees his concierge patients at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. PIMC also operates at Scripps Clinic La Jolla and Carmel Valley locations within the broader Scripps Health system.
Yes, his peers named Dr. Andrews one of San Diego's Top Doctors in 2009. He also holds active membership in the American College of Physicians and the Society for Innovative Practice Design.
Dr. Andrews holds active membership in the American College of Physicians and the Society for Innovative Practice Design. Both organizations reflect his commitment to internal medicine and to evolving how physician practices serve patients.
Dr. Andrews volunteers as a physician at St. Vincent de Paul in San Diego. This community involvement is a longstanding part of how he approaches medicine beyond his concierge practice.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026