Family Medicine

Care for Every Member of Your Family

Family medicine at Lanoi is care for patients of all ages in San Diego. A board-certified family medicine doctor sees kids, teens, and adults. Visits cover checkups, new symptoms, women’s health, and long-term health problems.

Lanoi is located 6605 Nancy Ridge Drive, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92121. Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Board-Certified

Family Medicine Doctor

Every Age

Children Through Adults

Insurance

Most Major Plans Accepted

One Office

Primary Care & Dermatology

Family Medicine in San Diego

One Doctor for Your Whole Family

Your kids see one doctor, you see another, and someone at home has not had a checkup in years. Every office has its own forms, its own wait, and version of your family’s history. Keeping track of it all is a job on its own. Family medicine makes it simpler. One doctor gets to know each person in your home. We listen first. Then we build a plan for each of you, with the whole family in mind.

Family Medicine Basics

What is Family Medicine?

Family medicine is primary care for people of every age. A family doctor treats kids, teens, and adults. So you and your kids can see the same doctor. Your family doctor sees you for checkups, new symptoms, and health problems that last for years. When one doctor knows your whole family, it is easy to see what runs in it. And if you need a specialist, your doctor helps you take that step.

Family Medicine Services at Lanoi

Our family medicine services cover the care your family needs. Here is how we help kids, teens, and adults in San Diego.

Annual Physical

Your yearly physical reviews your health, your medicines, and the screenings you need. Your doctor looks for changes and plans your next steps with you.

Stay Ahead of Changes

Sick Visits

Dr. Diep treats flu, colds, sinus and ear infections, sore throats, pink eye, and UTIs. She finds the cause and helps you feel better again.

Care When You Feel Sick

Diabetes Care

Dr. Diep has a special focus on diabetes care. She checks your blood sugar, reviews your medicines, and changes your plan as your life changes.

Support That Fits Your Life

Weight Management

Dr. Diep has a special focus on obesity medicine. She builds your plan around your health history, your medicines, your daily habits, and your goals.

A Plan Built Around You

Women’s Health

Pap smears, birth control, and care for vaginal infections are part of family medicine here. Ask any question and get clear answers in plain words.

Care at Every Stage

Early Pregnancy Care

Dr. Diep has experience with early pregnancy care. You get support and clear answers in the first weeks, from a doctor who already knows you.

Support From the Start

Condition Care

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, thyroid problems, and asthma need steady care. Regular visits help you track changes and adjust your care plan.

Steady, Long-Term Support

Muscle & Joint Concerns

Back pain, osteoarthritis, gout, and minor aches and sprains slow you down. Your doctor finds the cause and helps you plan the right next step.

Get Moving Again

Mental Health

Anxiety, depression, and trouble sleeping affect your whole health. Dr. Diep talks with you about how you feel and helps you choose a next step.

Support for Mind and Body

Skin Procedures

Dr. Diep does skin procedures, and she treats eczema, rashes, and shingles. If you need a skin specialist, our dermatologists work in the same office.

Close Care for Your Skin

Want to know what happens at a yearly checkup? Read about our annual physical exams. You can also book a full skin exam here with our skin doctors.

Care for Every Member of Your Family

Family Medicine Compared

Family Medicine vs. Internal Medicine vs. Pediatrics

All three are types of primary care. The big difference, though, is who each one treats. Family medicine is the only one of the three that covers every age. You may also hear the term family practice. It means the same thing. In fact, the board for family doctors was once the American Board of Family Practice. Today it is the American Board of Family Medicine.

Family MedicineWho It TreatsAll agesA Good Fit IfYou want one doctor for the whole family

Internal MedicineWho It TreatsAdults onlyA Good Fit IfYou want a doctor just for adults

PediatricsWho It TreatsChildren and teensA Good Fit IfYou want a doctor just for your child

Your Family Doctor in San Diego

Meet Darlene Diep, DO

Darlene Diep, DO, is a board-certified family medicine doctor at Lanoi in San Diego. She sees kids, teens, and adults. Her focus includes annual care, diabetes, weight management, and women’s health. She also treats joint pain and mental health, and she does skin procedures.

Dr. Diep grew up in Arcadia, California. Later, she went to college at UC San Diego. Medical school was at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. Then she trained in family medicine at UCSF Fresno. Along the way, she joined the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Most of all, Dr. Diep believes good care starts with listening. You leave each visit knowing what is going on and what to do next.

Meet Darlene Diep, DO
Family Medicine Doctor Darlene Diep, DO

Why Choose a Family Medicine Doctor Near You?

A family doctor close to home makes routine care easier. Lanoi is at 6605 Nancy Ridge Drive in Sorrento Valley. You have one local place for checkups, ongoing care, and new health concerns. One doctor over time also means you do not start over at each visit. Your doctor knows what has changed, what you have tried, and what needs attention next.

One Office

Primary Care and Dermatology in One Practice

Your health does not always fit in one box. A skin problem can tie back to stress, hormones, medicines, or another health issue. Lanoi offers family medicine and dermatology in the same San Diego office. You can see Dr. Diep for your checkups and our board-certified dermatologists for your skin. Both are in one place when you need them.

Becoming a Family Medicine Patient Is Simple

1. Book Your Visit

Call (858) 900-2747 or request an appointment online. Ask our front office to check that your plan is in network.

2. Bring What You Need

A few seconds per point with a very fine needle. No numbing is needed, though cream is there if you want it.

1. Book Your Visit

No downtime. Stay upright for four hours, skip the gym for a day, and carry on as normal.

Insurance

What Insurance Does Lanoi Accept for Family Medicine?

Lanoi accepts many major insurance plans for family practice visits. However, coverage can vary by plan. For that reason, review our accepted insurance plans or call (858) 900-2747 before your first visit. Our front office can help you confirm whether your plan is in network.

Family Medicine in San Diego | Lanoi

Office Hours

Family Medicine in San Diego

Our family medicine office is at 6605 Nancy Ridge Drive, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92121. It is in Sorrento Valley. We are close to La Jolla, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, and UTC.

Office hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Call (858) 900-2747 to book, or request an appointment online.

San Diego Family Medicine FAQs

Here are quick answers to the questions families ask most.

A family doctor is your main doctor at every stage of life. At Lanoi in Sorrento Valley, Darlene Diep, DO, gives yearly physicals and sees you when you are sick. She also helps you manage health problems that last, like diabetes and high blood pressure. Weight care, women’s health, and mental health are part of her work, too. If you need a specialist, she helps you take that step.

Family medicine is one type of primary care, and it is the only type that covers every age. Internal medicine treats adults only, and pediatrics treats children and teens. Not every primary care doctor sees kids. At Lanoi, Dr. Diep is board certified in family medicine, so parents and children can see the same doctor. Over time, she gets to know your whole family’s health.

The main difference is age. A family doctor sees kids, teens, and adults. An internal medicine doctor sees adults only. Both handle checkups, sick visits, and long-term health problems. If you want one doctor for your whole home, family medicine is the better fit. Dr. Diep cares for whole families at Lanoi, at 6605 Nancy Ridge Drive in Sorrento Valley.

Lanoi takes many major plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Coverage depends on your exact plan and network, so it is smart to check before your first visit. Call (858) 900-2747, and our front office will confirm that your plan is in network. You can also see the full list of accepted insurance plans.

Yes. Dr. Diep is taking new patients, from kids to adults. Call (858) 900-2747 or book online to set up your first visit. The office is at 6605 Nancy Ridge Drive, Suite A, in Sorrento Valley. It is close to La Jolla, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, and UTC. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the office is closed on weekends.

Yes. Dr. Diep is board certified in family medicine, which trains doctors to care for kids, teens, and adults. Children and teens can come in for checkups and sick visits. They can also get a sports physical here, so bring the form from their school or team. Parents can book their own visits with the same doctor. See our annual physical page to learn more.

Yes. Lanoi offers family medicine and medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology under one roof at 6605 Nancy Ridge Drive in Sorrento Valley. You can see Dr. Diep for your annual physical and book a skin exam with our dermatologists in the same office. That helps when a skin concern ties back to your overall health. Call (858) 900-2747 to set up both visits.

Yes. Dr. Diep has a special focus on obesity medicine. At your visit, she looks at your labs, your medicines, your habits, and your health history. Then she builds a weight plan with you that fits your daily life. She follows your progress at each visit and changes the plan when something is not working. Results are different for each person.

Yes. Diabetes care is a special focus for Dr. Diep. She checks your blood sugar, reviews your medicines, and helps you understand your numbers. Then she changes your plan as your life changes. Many people with diabetes see their doctor every three to six months. Dr. Diep will tell you how often you need to come in, and she can refer you to a specialist if needed.

Most healthy kids and adults should have a wellness exam once a year. If you manage a long-term health problem, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, you may need a visit every three to six months. You should also come in when a new symptom worries you. Regular visits help Dr. Diep see what is working. Learn more about the annual physical.

Yes. Anxiety, depression, and trouble sleeping are part of the care Dr. Diep gives at Lanoi. She talks with you about how you feel and how long it has been going on. Then you choose a next step together, such as a care plan, regular check-ins, or a referral to a mental health specialist. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.

Yes. A DO, short for doctor of osteopathic medicine, holds the same full medical license as an MD. DOs finish four years of medical school. Then they train in a residency, the same as MDs. Dr. Diep earned her DO at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then trained in family medicine at UCSF Fresno, and she is board certified.

Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, and a list of the medicines you take, including vitamins. Shot records, recent lab results, and records from past doctors help, too. For a child’s sports physical, bring the form from the school or team. Plan to arrive a few minutes early so the front desk can confirm your insurance and check you in.

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