Dr. James Corbett

James Corbett-Detig, MD is a board-certified Emergency Physician who has spent his career caring for patients and families across San Diego. He currently practices at Scripps Torrey Pines Urgent Care and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, where he’s known for his calm, clear, and compassionate approach to medicine.

Dr. Corbett understands that navigating the healthcare system can be stressful. He takes pride in helping patients make sense of their options and feel confident about their next steps—whether that means hospital care, follow-up with a specialist, or simply rest and recovery at home. His new concierge-style practice brings that same level of attentive, high-quality care directly to patients’ homes, making it easier for families and individuals to get the help they need without the hassle of a clinic visit.

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Corbett completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, attended medical school at the Larner College of Medicine in Vermont, and returned to San Diego for residency at UCSD. During his training, he gained experience across the full spectrum of emergency medicine—from providing pre-hospital flight care with Mercy Air, to treating pediatric emergencies at Rady Children’s Hospital, and caring for adult and trauma patients at UCSD and local community hospitals.

When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Corbett can often be found surfing in Ocean Beach, spending time with his daughters at Liberty Station Park, or enjoying the coastal charm of Point Loma.

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