BOARD-CERTIFIED INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST DEDICATED TO PATIENT-CENTERED, EVIDENCE-BASED CARE.
Meet Dr. K, Who Puts YOU FIRST in Imperial Beach
In the News
Local News: Dr. K Named Top Primary Care Physician in the SCMG Coronado Region
Two local newspapers covered Dr. K's Sharp Community Medical Group Award of Excellence, serving the Imperial Beach and Coronado communities.
The Coronado Times · September 23, 2026
Dr. Vijay Kuppurajan of VN Healthy Living Medical Group is recognized as the top primary care physician in the Sharp Community Medical Group (SCMG) Coronado region, based on Q2 2026 Patient Experience scores.
Eagle & Times · September 17, 2026 issue
Local coverage of Dr. K's Award of Excellence as Top Primary Care Physician in the SCMG Coronado region, which includes Imperial Beach and Coronado, based on independently validated Press Ganey patient experience surveys.
Explore Dr. K's Care
Professional Background
Background & Global Experience
Core Expertise
Clinical Specialties
Patient Commitment
Care Philosophy
TRUSTED & COMPASSIONATE CULTURE AT VNHL
It all starts with LISTENING
Full-spectrum primary care - from preventive screenings to chronic disease management under one roof.
Board-certified, globally trained, Sharp & SCMG affiliated - evidence-based care you can trust.
Dr. K partners with you on every decision - your goals, your questions, your care plan, together.
Winner of the Dr. Sam Hooper Compassionate Care Award - because how you feel matters as much as what you hear.
Community & Insurance
Serving Our Local Community
- Communities Served: Proudly serving Imperial Beach, Nestor, Coronado, and South San Diego communities.
- Insurance Accepted: Most private insurance, Original Medicare (with or without a supplement), and Sharp-SCMG's Medicare Advantage plan.
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Connect with Dr. K
Recognized as Sharp's Top PCP, Dr. Kuppurajan is ready to welcome you into our medical home and establish your personalized wellness plan.
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Welcome to Our Practice
Serving Imperial Beach, Coronado, and South San Diego communities. We proudly accept most private insurance, Original Medicare (with or without a supplement), and Sharp-SCMG's Medicare Advantage plan. Call VNHL at (619) 429-7700 to clarify your specific plan.
Address & Parking
Next to Hampton Inn & Suites (Corner of Palm Ave & 7th)
ADA Compliant · Free On-Site Parking
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Mon-Thu: 8am-5pm | Fri: 8am-12pm (Noon)
MTS Bus Routes 933 / 934
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