# About Dr. Vijay Kuppurajan, MD

> Meet Dr. Vijay Kuppurajan, MD: board-certified internal medicine, Sharp-SCMG affiliated, serving Imperial Beach and South Bay San Diego. Medicare and private insurance accepted. (619) 429-7700.

- Web page: https://drk.care/about
- Last reviewed: 2026-10-14
- Phone: (619) 429-7700 | Address: 707 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

BOARD-CERTIFIED INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST DEDICATED TO PATIENT-CENTERED, EVIDENCE-BASED CARE.

### Meet Dr. K, Who Puts YOU FIRST in Imperial Beach

[Call (619) 429-7700](tel:+16194297700)

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

Background Specialties Philosophy VNHL Approach [Senior Wellness](senior-care.md) [Metabolic Weight Management](medical-weight-mgt.md)

Professional Background

### Background & Global Experience

International Training

Studied abroad in Australia, completed medical school across Antigua and Miami, and finished residency at Texas A&M University.

Global Education · Residency Excellence

Specialized Research

Trained under Dr. V Mohan, a prominent diabetologist and the Chairman of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), which is recognized as Asia's largest standalone diabetes research center.

Clinical Research · Diabetes Care

Credentials

Board-Certified Internal Medicine Specialist.

Board Certification · Internal Medicine

Core Expertise

### Clinical Specialties

Preventive Care & Annual Wellness Visits

Comprehensive evaluations focused on proactive health and long-term wellness.

Proactive Health · Annual Wellness

Chronic Disease Management

Expert ongoing management for complex health conditions and sustained stability.

Ongoing Support · Disease Management

Senior Services

Specialized medical attention tailored to the unique health needs of older adults.

Senior Wellness · Specialized Services

Metabolic Weight Management

Physician-supervised programs supporting sustainable lifestyle and weight goals.

Physician Supervised · Weight Loss

Patient Commitment

### Care Philosophy

⏳ Unhurried Consultations

Focuses on thorough, concierge-level care that emphasizes long-term wellness over rushed visits.

Concierge-Level Care · Thorough Visits

Patient Partnership

Ensures every patient feels heard, encourages questions, welcomes second opinions, and provides clear written care plans.

Collaborative Decision Making · Written Plans

Network & Community

Combines the resources of a major network via Sharp with the heart of a local community clinic.

Sharp Affiliated · Community Clinic Heart

[Read our Care Philosophy FAQs ↗](faq-senior-care.md#philosophy)

TRUSTED & COMPASSIONATE CULTURE AT VNHL

### It all starts with LISTENING

COMPREHENSIVE

Full-spectrum primary care - from preventive screenings to chronic disease management under one roof.

COMPETENT

Board-certified, globally trained, Sharp & SCMG affiliated - evidence-based care you can trust.

COLLABORATIVE

Dr. K partners with you on every decision - your goals, your questions, your care plan, together.

COMPASSIONATE

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 & Insurance

- **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.
Local Access · Insurance Accepted

Take the next step

### 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.

[Call (619) 429-7700 Today](tel:+16194297700)

Find Us

### 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

707 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Next to Hampton Inn & Suites (Corner of Palm Ave & 7th) **ADA Compliant · Free On-Site Parking**

#### Phone, Hours & Transit

[619-429-7700](tel:+16194297700)

Mon-Thu: 8am-5pm | Fri: 8am-12pm (Noon) **MTS Bus Routes 933 / 934**

**VN Healthy Living MEDICAL GROUP** · 707 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach · Corner of Palm Ave & 7th St (Next to Hampton Inn)

· ADA Compliant & Free Parking · [Get Directions to VNHL ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=707+Palm+Ave,+Imperial+Beach,+CA+91932)