Dr. Nick Arlas

Name: Dr. Nick Arlas
Specialty: Family Medicine 
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Sharp Memorial Hospital; Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
Locations: San Diego, California
Languages Spoken: English 
Accepting New Patients: Contact office to confirm
NPI Number: 1609403526

About the Doctor

Dr. Nick Arlas is a family medicine physician practicing in San Diego, California, affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at Saint Joseph Hospital. With 6–10 years of experience, Dr. Arlas has expertise in treating bursitis and joint inflammation, pneumonia, diabetes, and other common conditions. He accepts Medicare and major insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare. As a family medicine doctor, he provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, from children to older adults, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment.

• Graduate of University of Colorado School of Medicine

• Family medicine residency at Saint Joseph Hospital 

• 6–10 years of clinical experience

• Expertise in bursitis/joint inflammation, pneumonia, and diabetes

• Affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital 

• Accepts Medicare, Aetna, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Colorado School of Medicine
Residency – Saint Joseph Hospital, Family Medicine 
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Bursitis and joint inflammation

• Pneumonia

• Diabetes mellitus (type 2)

• Hypertension

• Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)

• Upper respiratory infections (colds, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis)

• Allergies

• Arthritis

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Hypothyroidism

Medical Procedures Performed

• Annual physical examinations (adults and children)

• Well-child visits and pediatric checkups

• Immunizations and vaccinations

• In-office laboratory testing (blood glucose, lipid panels, rapid strep, urinalysis)

• Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) interpretation

• Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia)

• Joint aspiration and injection for bursitis/arthritis

• Minor wound care and suture removal

• Prescription management and medication reviews

• Referrals to specialists as needed

Services Offered

Dr. Nick Arlas provides comprehensive family medicine services for patients of all ages, from children to older adults. His practice emphasizes preventive care, early detection of disease, and effective management of common acute and chronic conditions. He offers annual wellness exams, school and sports physicals, immunizations, and health screenings. For patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol, he provides ongoing monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle counseling. Dr. Arlas also evaluates and treats acute illnesses like pneumonia, respiratory infections, and allergies, and performs joint injections for bursitis and arthritis. In-office lab testing and EKGs are available for prompt diagnosis. He coordinates referrals to specialists when needed.

• Annual wellness exams and preventive care for all ages

• Pediatric checkups, well-child visits, and childhood immunizations

• Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders)

• Acute illness diagnosis and treatment (pneumonia, bronchitis, strep throat, sinusitis, ear infections)

• Joint inflammation and bursitis management (aspiration, injection, physical therapy referral)

• Allergy evaluation and management

• In-office lab testing (blood glucose, lipid panels, complete blood count, urinalysis)

• Electrocardiogram (EKG) for cardiac screening

• Vaccinations (flu, pneumonia, shingles, tetanus, etc.)

• Lifestyle and nutritional counseling for weight management and heart health

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, POS, PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: Sharp Rees-Stealy Carmel Valley, 12710 Carmel Country Rd, San Diego, CA 
Phone: (858) 499-2600

Hospital Affiliations

• Sharp Memorial Hospital – San Diego, California