Primary Care through UCSF Health

Student Mental Health and Wellbeing does not provide primary care services.

UCSF Health is the designated provider of primary care services for UCSF students using the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). To establish care, you need to register. To begin the process please complete the intake web form. For students who have waived UC SHIP and have a commercial insurance plan, you may elect to use UCSF Health as your primary care provider or continue utilizing options provided by your current insurance to obtain primary care services.

UCSF Health employs a comprehensive primary care model that emphasizes patient-centered care, tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals and communities. At UCSF, we want your primary care clinic to feel like your healthcare home. We welcome patients from all walks of life and backgrounds, and we ensure that every patient receives innovative, conscientious, and high-quality care. UCSF Health operates several primary care clinics, primarily located in and around San Francisco.

Primary Care Clinic Locations:

Below is an FAQ that provides information on establishing primary care at UCSF Health. 

New Patient Registration Process

What will happen if a student does not register to establish care at UCSF Health?

Under the UC SHIP plan guidelines, you should first seek care through your designated primary care provider. They coordinate your care and treat specific conditions, providing referrals to specialists when needed. Except for non-emergency care, UC SHIP requires you to obtain a referral from UCSF Health Primary Care for outside medical care. 

Appointments and Locations

Providers and Specialty Care 

Health Records and Privacy 

Non-UC SHIP Insurance Plans 

Referrals

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