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About Alma Harb, MD

Alma Harb, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine doctor. She provides primary care for adults, including preventive care and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. Dr. Harb treats adults through the Concierge Medicine Program at UC San Diego Health and has been the acting medical director since 2019.

Dr. Harb led the successful expansion of the Concierge Medicine clinic in the fall of 2023. It is the largest Concierge Medicine Program in Southern California providing world-class comprehensive primary care.

Concierge Medicine is a primary care option that requires an annual fee and offers enhanced services, extended amenities and 24/7 access. Dr. Harb's multi-language ability and cultural proficiency offer her concierge and executive patients a fine level of sensible and collaborative care.

For over two decades of medical practice, Dr. Harb has committed to working in unison with her patients to cultivate a long-term relationship built on compassion and personalized attention. She believes that preventive care is paramount for optimal mind and body well-being. Dr. Harb is consistently recognized for her exceptional medical care by NRC Health, national patient satisfaction surveys.

She is a fellow of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. She is a former president of the National Arab American Medical Association - San Diego chapter for 2014-2015.

Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, Dr. Harb practiced internal medicine at Scripps Coastal Medical Center from 2003 to 2011. She completed her residency training at Scripps Health Mercy Program and her fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Harb earned her medical degree at Damascus University School of Medicine. She is board certified in internal medicine and has given talks at multiple medical conventions nationally and internationally.

When not at work, Dr. Harb enjoys pencil drawing, Latin dancing, and gardening. She loves quality family and friendship time, as well as taking trips to hiking destinations to immerse herself in the solitude of nature.

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Medical DegreeDamascus University, School of Medicine, Damascus, SyriaResidencyScripps Health, Mercy Program, San Diego, CAInternshipCleveland Clinic, Meridia program, Cleveland, OH
GenderFemale
LanguagesArabicFrenchSpanish
Date Joined Staff2011-08-11
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Conditions and Treatments
  • Concierge Medicine

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