Best Practices in San Jose, CA

Experienced physician, Sian Lindsay, MD, offers a variety of high quality preventive, acute care, and chronic care services with the concierge benefits of direct access to the physician (including her personal cell phone number), timely office visits, house calls when appropriate, and much more.

OSRA Medical, founded in 2019 by Dr. Nasser Mohamed, is a direct primary care practice in San Francisco dedicated to providing inclusive and personalized healthcare, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Mohamed, a Board-Certified Family Physician, created the practice to address the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities, drawing from his own experiences as a gay man of color and an asylum seeker. The practice operates independently from insurance, allowing for a focus on building strong doctor-patient relationships and providing comprehensive services, including primary care, HIV prevention, and mental health support. OSRA Medical distinguishes itself by offering a welcoming and judgment-free environment for individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations. The practice emphasizes personalized care plans, unhurried consultations, and direct access to the physician, ensuring that each patient receives the attention and time necessary for thorough examination and treatment. By cutting out insurance companies, OSRA Medical aims to provide great care at fair prices, with membership fees potentially lower than typical monthly bills. They also operate on a "robinhood model", providing free access to asylum seekers and local artists. With a commitment to affordability and transparency, OSRA Medical offers a straightforward fee structure, eliminating hidden costs and copayments. The practice provides various communication channels, including text messaging, email, and cell phone calls, and even offers home visits. OSRA Medical aims to restore the authentic doctor-patient relationship, prioritizing patients over administrative processes and fostering a sense of community and family within the practice. OSRA Medical has multiple locations including San Francisco, San Diego, Concord, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles and Redwood City.

Aurum MD is an elite concierge medicine practice serving the South Bay and Silicon Valley area, founded by Dr. Vivek Jain, MD. Based in Los Gatos at 15000 Los Gatos Blvd, the practice delivers a true luxury primary care experience built around radical accessibility and a deliberately tiny patient panel. Dr. Jain limits enrollment to approximately 100 patients — a fraction of the typical primary care panel — ensuring each patient receives deeply attentive, unhurried care. Dr. Jain's credentials are exceptional. He graduated with honors from Princeton University with a degree in Molecular Biology, earned his medical degree from UCSF, and completed his internal medicine residency at Stanford. He spent years at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, advancing to leadership roles at the Los Gatos and Blossom Hill branches before launching Aurum MD to practice medicine on his own terms. The membership is billed monthly (invoiced annually) as a direct-pay model. All visits with Dr. Jain are covered under the membership fee. Patients still need insurance for specialists, hospitalizations, labs, imaging, and prescriptions. The practice reaches a broad geographic area including San Jose, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Altos, Mountain View, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and even San Francisco and the East Bay. Aurum MD is the right fit for Bay Area high-earners, tech executives, and professionals who want the best primary care physician they can find — someone with the time, training, and dedication to truly know their health. The combination of Stanford/UCSF training and an ultra-small panel makes this one of the most exclusive concierge practices in Northern California.

Dr. Anthony J. Saglimbeni is a concierge internal medicine physician in San Jose, CA, practicing through SignatureMD — one of the nation's largest concierge medicine networks. A San Jose native, he completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, earned his MD from Creighton University, and trained in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UC Irvine, followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship at UC San Diego. His practice operates on a personalized care model with dramatically reduced patient panels. Appointments average 30–45 minutes, with physicals extending up to 90 minutes. Members have 24/7 access via phone, text, and email, plus same-day or next-business-day appointments. Dr. Saglimbeni serves as the team physician for the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Santa Clara University, Bellarmine College Preparatory, and Presentation High School — giving him deep expertise in sports and preventive medicine. He is also the founder of West Coast Sports Institute. The practice is currently closed to new patients. Those interested can contact the office directly to be added to a waitlist.

Sutter Concierge Specialists provide personalized care to a limited number of patients to ensure highly individualized care.

A unique primary care practice focusing on comprehensive health care through concierge medicine, led by Sian Lindsay, MD.

Excel Regenerative Medicine, led by Dr. Shail Singh, focuses on health and wellness, providing age-defying results through customized skin care treatments, hormone optimization, and weight loss plans. With locations in San Jose, El Dorado Hills, and Antioch, CA, the practice offers a range of services from anti-aging skin care to fat reduction and medical weight loss. They utilize advanced technologies, including cosmetic injectables and equipment from InMode, Alma, Cynosure, BTL, Cutera, and Hydrafacial. Dr. Singh is board-certified in internal medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, and obesity medicine, taking a preventive and holistic approach to treatment.

Neesheet Parikh, DO, based in Sunnyvale, California, provides comprehensive wellness services with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention. Dr. Parikh received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University and completed his residency in family medicine at Downey Regional Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center. He provides diagnoses and treatments for injuries and pain through osteopathic manipulative medicine. Dr. Parikh has experience treating athletes in the Olympics, NFL, NBA, NCAA, and X-Games, and serves as the team physician for the USA Senior Men's Water Polo Team. He applies his expertise to treat executives in Silicon Valley. He also teaches at Yale School of Medicine and Georgetown University. ParikhHealth offers services such as family medicine, sports medicine, concierge medicine, physical therapy, corporate health care, osteopathic manipulative therapy, in-home medical services, metabolic analysis testing, and cosmetics. They focus on providing attentive, professional, and knowledgeable care.

Dr. Arun Villivalam, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician who operates Los Gatos Doc, a concierge primary care practice serving Los Gatos, Campbell, and Saratoga in the South Bay Area of California. Dr. Villivalam received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose and El Camino Health in Mountain View. In March 2026, Los Gatos Doc transitioned from a traditional practice to a membership-based concierge model. The shift allows Dr. Villivalam to maintain a significantly smaller patient panel, enabling longer appointments, easier scheduling, reduced wait times, and deeper focus on prevention and chronic disease management. Dr. Villivalam believes strongly in lifestyle as medicine and in building long-term, partnership-driven doctor-patient relationships. The concierge model provides members with same-day scheduling priority, direct physician access, and comprehensive primary care spanning preventive care, chronic disease management, and personalized wellness planning. The practice serves patients across the Los Gatos, Campbell, Saratoga, and broader San Jose metro area. Specific membership pricing had not been publicly announced at the time of the March 2026 transition announcement. Prospective patients are encouraged to contact the practice directly for enrollment details.

Dr. John Chiu is a Family Medicine physician practicing in Los Gatos, California. He graduated from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency in Family Practice at Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles. Dr. Chiu has a special interest in sports medicine and has served as a family physician for several professional and nonprofessional sports teams in the South Bay Area. He considers his medical practice a profession rather than a business entity and strives to provide the best possible care to his patients.

Dr. Anup M. Desai is an MD/PhD family medicine physician who founded Coastside Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA as a Direct Primary Care practice after more than 20 years in traditional medicine. Frustrated by high patient volumes and administrative demands, he built a membership-based practice focused on unhurried, personalized care with no insurance middlemen. Dr. Desai completed a combined MD/PhD program and his residency at the University of Pennsylvania before moving to California. His DPC model gives patients direct access to their physician via phone, text, and email, with transparent monthly membership fees covering a broad range of primary care services. His practice serves as a medical advocacy hub — helping patients navigate specialist referrals, imaging, and lab work while keeping out-of-pocket costs transparent. He describes his role as ensuring patients never feel alone in the healthcare system. The practice operates at 1414 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA. New patient status and exact membership fees are available by contacting the office directly.

Dr. Adam Yarme, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician who co-founded Santa Cruz Direct Primary Care with Dr. Jeannine Rodems at 9000 Soquel Ave, Suite 100, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. Dr. Yarme trained at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at MAHEC in Asheville, North Carolina, and has been practicing in the Santa Cruz community for 15 years. He is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Note: This practice is located in Santa Cruz, CA — not San Jose. The listing may reflect a regional service area designation. Santa Cruz DPC operates on a direct primary care membership model with tiered monthly fees: children $50/month (with adult membership), adults 20-44 at $90/month, adults 45-64 at $110/month, and seniors 65+ at $130/month. The model replaces insurance billing for primary care with a straightforward monthly fee, providing patients with unhurried 30-60 minute visits and unlimited access to their physician. Dr. Yarme is passionate about revitalizing the doctor-patient relationship and takes a holistic approach combining evidence-based medicine with clinical intuition. The practice covers full-scope family medicine including chronic disease management, acute care, pediatrics, geriatrics, women's health, preventive care, and in-office procedures. The practice is accepting new patients and has a Yelp presence with 19 reviews.

Dr. Jeannine Rodems is a board-certified family medicine physician with over 30 years of experience. She graduated from UC Santa Cruz and UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Rodems is affiliated with Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized care to her patients, advocating for them, listening to their concerns, and guiding them through the complexities of modern medicine. She is part of Santa Cruz Direct Primary Care.

Dr. April Fredian is a family medicine physician practicing Direct Primary Care (DPC) in Alameda, CA, through Lake Merritt Family Practice. She trained at St. George's University School of Medicine and has been practicing for nearly two decades. Her approach centers on genuinely listening to patients — she sees everyone from newborns to centenarians and blocks full hours for each visit. Her DPC model eliminates the insurance treadmill: patients pay a monthly membership fee and get direct access to their doctor. She is known for being deeply engaged with patients' full life context, not just symptoms, and for conducting home visits for patients too ill to travel. The practice is located at 450 Park Street, Suite 100B, Alameda, CA 94501. Dr. Fredian is currently not accepting new patients. Those interested should contact the office to inquire about future availability. Her practice was listed on Find My Direct Doctor and has been recognized in the Bay Area DPC community for her patient-first philosophy and willingness to go beyond the standard appointment model.

Dr. Avril Swan, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine physician practicing concierge and integrative medicine at WholeFamily MD in San Francisco, CA. Despite the slug referencing San Jose, her practice is located at 1286 Sanchez Street, Suite A in San Francisco (Noe Valley), with a second location in Mill Valley. Dr. Swan graduated from Mayo Medical School and completed her residency and a Fellowship in Medical Education at UCSF, where she also teaches medical students. Dr. Swan practices integrative medicine that bridges traditional western care with alternative modalities including physician acupuncture, nutrition, and primary care homeopathy. She works with patients of all ages and has a large pediatric patient base. Conditions treated include diabetes, hypertension, hormonal changes, thyroid disorders, autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, eating disorders, and depression. WholeFamily MD coordinates care with a network of San Francisco specialists including MDs, physical therapists, acupuncturists, and nutritionists. Dr. Swan brings a strongly collaborative, partnership-oriented approach to patient care and has been in practice in California since 2000.

Sage Bearman is a dual board-certified Nurse Midwife and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner who provides primary care with a focus on gynecology and reproductive health. She enjoys connecting with women and families during times of transition, such as preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and menopause. Her practice also includes a focus on reproductive health for teens and men. Sage offers individualized care that integrates evidence-based practices from conventional medicine and complementary therapies. She has additional training in Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) and values the applications of mindfulness practice within perinatal and family health.

One Medical - The Alameda Office in San Jose, CA, offers primary care services for adults of all ages, including seniors on Medicare. They focus on building relationships with patients and using technology to simplify healthcare. One Medical can help patients meet physical and mental health goals, manage chronic illnesses, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. They offer preventive care, address illnesses, and provide mental health support.

One Medical - North First Office in San Jose, CA, offers primary care services for adults of all ages, including seniors on Medicare. They focus on building relationships with patients and using technology to simplify healthcare. One Medical provides same-day appointments, 24/7 video chat, and compassionate providers. They offer services ranging from preventive care and physical exams to women's health and mental health support.

Dr. Molly Koehler runs a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice in San Rafael, CA, offering personalized and comprehensive primary care by removing insurance company hassles. As a Marin native, Dr. Koehler returned to the area in 2017 and aims to revitalize the patient-doctor relationship, providing better access to care, more time with your doctor, and personalized care. She limits her practice to fewer patients than a traditional insurance-based practice, allowing her to spend more time with each patient and coordinate their care effectively.

Stanford Medicine Partners Primary Care San Jose O'Connor has provided personalized, full-spectrum family medical care for all ages in the South Bay since 1977. They partner with Stanford Health Care to provide individualized and convenient healthcare with access to Stanford specialists and technology. The clinic offers a range of services including women's health, maternity care, sports medicine, and preventive care for all ages. They focus on keeping patients healthy, providing care when they're ill, and coordinating with sub-specialists when needed.

Dr. Reena Patel practices a fusion of Western and Eastern (Ayurveda) medicine, caring for the whole person – mind, body, and soul. She provides a full scope of primary care, from infants to geriatrics, and aims to achieve ideal health by harmonizing mind and body with the universe. Dr. Patel emphasizes a holistic and alternative approach to patient management.

Solidaritus Health is focused on delivering a primary care experience for working Americans, offering cost savings for labor unions and employers. They aim to revitalize primary care by putting the patient-physician relationship at the center of care, providing a concierge experience. Solidaritus Health offers services such as preventive and urgent care, chronic disease prevention and management, wellness programs (yoga, mindfulness, cooking classes), healthy lifestyle and risk-reduction coaching, and onsite labs, vaccinations, and medications. They focus on improving cost, access, and quality of care, with the goal of making healthcare affordable and accessible. Solidaritus Health aims to provide personalized, convenient, high-quality care. They offer a broad scope of primary care services with the goal of helping individuals achieve their personal health goals. Solidaritus Health partners with labor unions and employers to provide healthcare benefits to their members and employees. They have multiple locations, including in Rocklin, South San Francisco, San Jose, and Oconomowoc. Solidaritus Health emphasizes accessibility, offering options such as telehealth and secure messaging through patient portals. They focus on building lasting relationships with patients, providing comprehensive care, and serving as a trusted advocate within the healthcare system. Solidaritus Health aims to redefine and perfect how primary care is delivered, partnering with patients in their journey towards health and happiness. Solidaritus Health provides a range of services, including wellness and health maintenance, chronic care, lab testing, acute care, procedures, and prescription medications. They offer annual physicals, management of chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, rapid lab tests, and acute care for various illnesses and injuries. Solidaritus Health also provides specialized expertise in weight management and metabolic health.

Dr. Jain has served the Bay Area community with distinction for more than twenty years.

Dr. Sian Lindsay is a board-certified family medicine physician at Willow Glen Primary Care in San Jose, California. She focuses on providing individualized and comprehensive medical services for patients 13 and older. Dr. Lindsay offers primary care and concierge services, as well as aesthetic services like MonaLisa laser treatments and medical-grade skincare. She believes in building long-term relationships with her patients and offers home visits for selected patients, attends to patients in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, and advocates for her patients admitted to hospitals.

I am unable to find sufficient information to create a comprehensive profile for a concierge medicine practice called "Dr. Nas." My searches for "Dr. Nas" have returned results for neurologists, weight loss programs, and family medicine doctors, but none of these appear to be a concierge medicine practice. Therefore, I cannot provide a detailed description of the practice, physician, and patient experience.

Dr. Susan Long, D.O., is a board-certified family physician with extensive experience in primary care, adolescent medicine, mental health, and women's health.

Executive Health - Premier Private Physicians offers a comprehensive executive physical exam program designed to help companies attract and retain top talent while increasing productivity through improved health. Their program provides year-round care, not just a yearly exam, allowing executives to manage all their primary care needs. They focus on lifestyle medicine and stress management, coaching patients to develop coping strategies and increase resilience. By valuing the physical and emotional health of leadership teams, they aim to create a culture of health and wellness throughout the entire company. This Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice, led by Dr. John Blanchard, provides personalized and attentive care. Patients benefit from thorough and determined efforts to understand their health on a personal level. The practice emphasizes a partnership approach to healthcare, with a focus on prevention and lifestyle medicine. Members appreciate the immediate response and excellent quality of treatment they receive. Many have expressed that the practice has added years to their lives by providing early warnings for potential health issues through regular scheduled physical exams. Patients also value having their doctor's personal cell phone number and the ability to get same-day or next-day appointments. Executive Health aims to provide a stellar physician-patient care relationship, offering a model for comprehensive and personalized healthcare.

Aurum MD - Dr. Vivek Jain is the same practice as Aurum MD — a premier concierge medicine practice in Los Gatos, California, founded and led exclusively by Dr. Vivek Jain, MD. The two database entries represent the same entity, with this record specifically highlighting the physician-centric brand identity of the practice. Dr. Jain is the sole physician at Aurum MD, making his name synonymous with the practice itself. He trained at Princeton University (Molecular Biology, honors), UCSF School of Medicine, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Stanford University. He previously held leadership positions at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation before launching Aurum MD to practice concierge medicine on his own terms with a deeply limited patient panel of approximately 100 patients. All visits with Dr. Jain are covered under the monthly membership (billed annually). Patients need to maintain their own insurance for specialists, hospitalizations, labs, and prescriptions. Dr. Jain is reachable by his patients around the clock, and his service area extends across the South Bay — including San Jose, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, Los Altos, and Mountain View. NOTE: This entry appears to be a duplicate of the Aurum MD entity. Both records refer to the same practice at 15000 Los Gatos Blvd. Recommend merging or deduplicating these entries in the database.

Peninsula Doctor is a concierge medicine practice located in Menlo Park, CA, offering personalized care to adults and families in the Bay Area. They focus on building strong doctor-patient relationships based on trust and mutual goals, providing a more personal and attentive healthcare experience. The practice emphasizes a whole-person, whole-life approach, creating personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and wellness goals. Peninsula Doctor aims to be a patient's first stop in illness and their first step in creating a plan for a longer, fuller life.

Offers high quality preventive, acute care, and chronic care services with concierge benefits.