Welcome to
Medicus!
Serving our community since 1995.
Accepting new patients.
We accept most major insurance plans.
Conveniently located in Hillcrest.
3969 4th Avenue
Suite 203 (2nd floor)
San Diego, CA 92103
Tel: (619) 294-6500
Fax: (619) 294-6505
Dr. Barbara Denysiak & Dr. Jacqueline Denysiak are a mother-daughter duo
here to take care of your primary care needs.
mEDICATION LIST
You can call your pharmacy to request a medication list if you do not have one. It is very important we have the most accurate list on the day you are seen.
Insurance Card
&
I.d. card
A print out or physical insurance card will be accepted. If you have an HMO plan, please be sure Dr. Denysiak's name is listed on your card. Government-issued valid photo ID accepted.
We will have to verify your identity at the time of service.
Medical records
If you have been seen out of state or if you have had a recent ER or Urgent Care visit, please bring a copy of your medical records for review.
Otherwise, please authorize your last physician to release medical records to us for review.
POLST Form /
advanced directive
This is a document that lets us doctors know what your wishes are in the event something happens to you that affects your ability to make decisions for yourself. You can always change your mind verbally but it helps to have something in writing for yourself and your family members in the worst case scenario. We will provide you one in clinic if you need.
BUSINESS HOURS
Business Hours & Operations
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Lunch 12:00 pm-1:00 pm), Weekends: Closed
Please call for appointment:
Tel: (619) 294-6500
Fax: (619) 294-6505
AFTER HOURS: For urgent matters after hours, Dr. Denysiak is on-call or has an alternative on-call physician, the phone number of whom will be on the after hours voicemail message which changes weekly. If you are experiencing a medical emergency please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest ER.
The doctors do not respond to text messages, please do not text them- it is not HIPAA compliant.
For non-urgent matters, please use your MyScripps Portal (link at the top of website).
Please allow up to 72 hours for reply or 3 business days for a reply to MyScripps portal messages.
Please be advised that the Drs. Denysiak often cross-cover for each other on the portal to better serve you in a timely manner. You are welcome to consult with Dr. J, Dr. B or both Drs. Denysiak.
ATTENTION NEW PATIENTS: Please have your insurance information available at the time of your phone call. No Insurance? No problem. Dr. Denysiak will see you for $250.00 per office visit.
Please see the fee schedule in the drop down menu above.
We offer both face-to-face and telehealth appointments.
Please make sure your insurance covers telehealth appointments before scheduling.
You as the subscriber are responsible for knowing & understanding your insurance coverage.
As of October 1, 2025, Fee-for-Service Medicare PPO no longer covers telehealth services and will be billed as an out-of-pocket expense for those Medicare patients who elect to have telehealth services.
You always have the option to pay by cash, check or credit card.
If you choose to pay with a credit card, please be aware there is an additional transaction fee.
PRESCRIPTION REFILLS: If you would like a refill on a medication, please call your pharmacy and have them send an electronic refill request to our office. (Please allow about 24 hours to process your request). Alternatively, you can always go to Urgent Care.
The Drs. Denysiak are affiliated with IPA/HMOs:
Blue Zones Medical Group
Mercy Physician Medical Group
Scripps Physicians Medical Group
Tricare (can only be referred to Tricare network)
Regal Medical Group
Golden Physicians Medical Group
Community Health Group
Sharp Community Medical Group
Freedom Physicians Medical Group
Health Excel
United HealthCare, Health Net CommCare
We take most major insurances. Please call to check if we take your insurance plan.
ABOUT US
Medicus M.D., Inc: a true family affair. Dr. Barbara Denysiak, M.D. has practiced as an Internal Medicine-trained generalist for over 30 years. Her daughter, Dr. Jacqueline Denysiak, M.D. is a Kaiser Permanente-trained, Board Certified Family Medicine physician who joined the practice in 2020. The man behind the operation, Andrew Denysiak-- lovingly called "Andy"--functions as the practice manager. From their family to yours, The Drs. Denysiak bring comprehensive, broad-spectrum care to the San Diego community.
Mission Statement
At Medicus MD Inc., our mission is to provide high quality primary care to our community. We promote the wellbeing of our patients, advocate for their individual needs, and encourage preventative medical screenings as the cornerstone of life-saving care. We deeply value the dignity of each of our patients and attend to the mental and physical health of the whole person through every stage of life.
Dr. Denysiak's Longevity Book Club:
1. "How Not To Die" by Dr. Michael Gregor MD - Examines the top causes of death in America. He explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches, freeing us to live healthier lives.
2. "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker PhD - Explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, mood and energy levels, regulate hormones, prevent cancer, Alzheimer's and diabetes, slow the effects of aging, and increase longevity.
3. "The Stress-Proof Brain" by Melanie Greenberg PhD - Offers powerful, comprehensive tools based in mindfulness, neuroscience, and positive psychology to help you put a stop to unhealthy responses to stress—such as avoidance, tunnel vision, negative thinking, self-criticism, fixed mindset, and fear.
4. "The Upgrade" by Louann Brizendine, a must read for every woman going through changes in life, going through menopause.
5. "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity" by Peter Attia, MD, who wrote a manifesto on living a better and longer life that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health.
Happy reading! I highly encourage you to read these books to optimize your health and longevity. Knowledge gives you the power to take control of your future healthcare.
Join Dr. J's
Book Club