About Our Office

WE ARE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024

UPDATE ON HOW WE ARE UPLOADING YOUR LAB/TEST RESULTS

On March 1st, 2024, Sharp Hospitals converted to a new electronic health record system called EPIC. Many outpatient physician offices also elected to change to this system at this same time, but we decided to wait and observe this transition and perhaps join in the next 6-18 months. Unfortunately, this changeover did NOT anticipate the needs of physician offices outside of the EPIC system, and Sharp (including the affiliated Sharp Lab and X-ray Medical Group) has not been receptive nor helpful in solving our new issue(s) with making lab and other test results easily available for you to review.

You may already have a Sharp MyChart account. If so, you may log-in and find your labs and many of your other test results. If you are a new MyChart user, please sign up at https://app.sharp.com/sharpapp/Authentication/Login? 

PLEASE MAKE SURE WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT EMAIL

Beginning 1/1/2024, most communications about lab/test results will be sent via email. If you are not computer savvy, you may ask for a printed copy or schedule an in-office visit to discuss in person.

UPDATED CHARGES FOR MISSED APPOINTMENTS

If you do not cancel an appointment at least 24 hours in advance, you will be charged $50 for a routine appointment, and $100 for a complete physical exam appointment. We strive every day to accommodate urgent patient issues. Missing an appointment without proper notification not only results in lost revenue for the office, but (more importantly) significantly affects our care for other patients.

OUR OFFICE IS OPEN...
... AND YOU CAN SCHEDULE SOME ROUTINE VISITS ONLINE!
SELECT "BOOK ONLINE" UNDER THE APPOINTMENTS TAB

SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS ABOUT OUR NEW OFFERINGS...
COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE AND MASSAGE THERAPY

URGENT SAME- OR NEXT-BUSINESS-DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE MOST DAYS

We have appointment slots that are available for urgent issues, and these can usually be scheduled within 1-2 days. Please know that these are restricted to issues that are deemed urgent by our office, and are filled very quickly.

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 8:00PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS--PLEASE REGISTER!
SHARP COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP (SCMG) PANEL IS OPEN!

To register for Dr. Daub's computerized system, select "Login" on the homepage, then "Register here". Once you have completed the initial registration, please select "My Health Record". You may then enter in your pertinent medical history, including current medications and local pharmacy information; this may require up to 15-20 minutes. Those needing assistance with computer tasks may ask a family member, or our office staff will be happy to help as well. Once these steps are completed, you may choose to email our office or request presription refills. You may also schedule appointments online; however, if you are unable to find a desired appointment slot, select the "Request Appointment" option or call our office at 619-569-1790.

Treat yourself to a RELAXING massage!
Hai Jing Zhang-Lou has joined DaubMD, Inc.

Choose a 30, 50 or 80 minute massage with Hai Jing, a Certified Massage Therapist. You can choose either a 1) Swedish massage, which uses long, soothing strokes to increase cirulcation and soothe tired muscles, or 2) a deep tissue massage, which relieves chronic muscle tension and reduces pain by penetrating deeper layers of muscle while focusing especially on problematic areas.  Hai Jing "Jenny" is available 10 AM -1PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. To schedule, please call Jenny directly at 619-985-2610.

Do you want to look younger?
Now offering COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE with Ai Taguchi

Licensed Acupuncturist Ai Taguchi is now offering cosmetic acupuncture!  Boost facial collagen and elastin, choose either a scalpel-free facelift or a microneedling technique that reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Please find her new advertising flyer under the "Forms" heading.

Of course, Ai is still available to treat many other medical conditions. A graduate of Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Los Angeles, Ai (pronounced "I") uses her skills and experience in this ancient Medicine to treat wide variety of health-related issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a medical approach well-recognized by the World Health Organization, and can be used to treat 1) many types of pain, such as arthritis, back pain/sciatica, and post-traumatic pain, 2) intestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, 3) dysmenorrhea (painful menses) and menopausal symptoms, 4) alcohol and nicotine addictions, and 5) anxiety/depression as well as stress management. TCM can even treat disorders we may not typically associate with this method, such as allergies and halitosis (bad breath). Utilizing several aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine including acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy and lifestyle recommendations, Ai is able to begin treating your health concerns today. You can reach her at (619) 333-8644.

FLU SEASON

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends an annual flu vaccine for ALL PERSONS 6 months of age and older, unless a contraindication excists (such as previous severe allergic reaction). This usually becomes available in late August or September each year.  Most local pharmacies offer this vaccine, and no prescription or order is necessary. Sharp Community Medical Group members are encouraged to use a Von's Pharmacy. If you think you may be due for other vaccines, such as Shingles or Pneumonia, please schedule an appointment with us to discuss the indications and frequency for these other vaccines. 

COVID19 VACCINE NEWS

Dr. Daub recommends, with rare exceptions including cases of severe allergy history, that all patients 6 months of age and older obtain the COVID-19 vaccination. As of October, 2023, an updated COVID-19 vaccine is available, and offers significant protection against the most common, current strains of this virus. Please call your local pharmacy, or check the following website to find out more information and to make a vaccination appointment:
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/vaccines.html.

MOST PATIENT VISITS ARE NOW IN-OFFICE  (PHONE VISITS MAY BE OFFERED IN RARE CIRCUMSTANCES)

We are now fully-staffed and present in the office. We no longer require the use of a face mask. However, patients with respiratory symptoms who have notified us in advance of these symptoms are required to use a face mask/covering while in our office. 

CORONAVIRUS COVID 19

If you have a fever and/or symptoms of an acute respiratory illness (e.g., cough, shortness of breath), please call our office to determine the next best step for your further evaluation. DO NOT present at our office without our advance notification, even if you have an already-scheduled appointment. Healthy patients with mild symptoms may simply be advised to treat their symptoms and convalesce at home without risking further community spread. Other patients may require an evaluation and stronger consideration for testing (or referral to an ER for possible hospitalization), especially if they have more severe symptoms, or a history of chronic medical problems associated with a higher risk for poorer outcomes (those older than 60 years of age, or those with diabetes, chronic heart/lung/kidney diseases, or on immunosupressant medications). Other patients who may need to be tested include those with symptoms and having had close contact with a suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case.

For information and edcation about the crisis in San Diego, the United States and World, plese refer to the following websites: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa (San Diego Health and Human Services Agency), http://www.cdc.gov (Centers for Disease Control), http://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus and covid19.healthdata.org (two sites which offer very useful statistics).

DOCUMENT YOUR COVID VACCINATIONS

Log-in to your chart and select "Medical History", then "+Add New Immunization". You may then add the vaccinations you have received. Please note that patients who share or document with our office a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination history will be immediately discharged.

DUE FOR YOUR YEARLY DIABETIC EYE EXAM?

For Sharp Community Medical Group (SCMG) patients, your diabetic exam can be scheduled with one of the plan's contracted Opthalmologists, and no referral is needed. The participating physicians in the Grossmont Region include Dr. Lee Katzman (7877 Parkway Drive, Suite 100 in La Mesa, Phone 610-460-3711) and Dr. Christopher Hsu (5565 Grossmont Center Drive, Building 3, Suite 551 Phone 619-465-2020). If you have another type of insurance, such as Medicare, Tricare or PPO, most likely you can also be seen by one of these Ophthalomologists. or possibly a different office of your choosing; feel free to check out with office whether a referral is necessary.

PATIENTS SAY: "HE CARES"... "HE LISTENS"... "HE HAS BEEN A GREAT DOCOR"...

Dr. Douglas Daub is a Board-Certified Family Physician licensed to practice in California. He is a graduate of the USC Keck School of Medicine, and completed a three year residency in Family Medicine at Harbor-UCLA in Torrance. Dr. Daub sees patients of all ages and especially enjoys developing long-term relationships with patients and families. Empathy, caring and good communication are integral to his relationships with patients. On your first visit with Dr. Daub, he will review your past medical history and identify your risk factors for certain diseases. Becoming up-to-date on preventive health measures (i.e. mammograms, colorectal cancer screening) will be a priority.

Guided by a 'Medical Home' approach to health care deliver, Dr. Daub and His Staff strive to coordinate all aspects of a patient's care by:
1. Offering same or next-day appointments and extended hours
2. Emphasizing individual health risk assessments and preventive care
3. Faciliating the exchange of information with specialists and other healthcare providers/facilities
4. Allowing patients access to an electronic health record system, in which they may request medication refulls and schedule appointments, as well as have secure email communication with our office
5. Frequently monitoring core performance ('quality') measures to improve our services
6. Using knowledge of evidence-based research and other rools to achieve optimal care
7. Offering a safe, accessible and patient-friendly envirnment
Integral to achieve quality, evidence-based, comprehensive and coordinated care is the electronic heath record.

PLEASE NOTE COMMON TURNAROUND TIMES

Prescription Refills: 3-5 Business Days
Office Response to Phone Messages: By End of Same Business Day
Office Response to Email Messages: By End of Next Business Day
Phone Call Regarding Lab Results (only if scheduled by patient): Within 10 Business Days