About
Dr. Amy Witman is a board-certified internist and a lifelong San Diego native. She earned her medical degree from Medical College of Pennsylvania. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. After training, she spent twenty years practicing internal medicine at Scripps Clinic, where she built a strong clinical reputation. In 2017, she launched Private MD to practice medicine on her own terms.
Dr. Witman holds special clinical interests in women's health, geriatrics, travel medicine, and hospice care. She is passionate about preventive medicine and patient education, and she keeps current with evolving research in vaccines, chronic disease, and nutrition. Patients consistently highlight her thoroughness, her willingness to spend real time on complex problems, and her after-hours availability. Outside the office, she enjoys San Diego beaches and local craft beers. She is a proud mother of two children, two cockapoos named Bella and Pepper, and an orange tabby named Peanut Butter.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical College of Pennsylvania
Residency
Internal Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Witman right for?
Dr. Witman is a strong fit for adults seeking thorough, relationship-driven primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, or high cholesterol benefit from her internist background. Women navigating health concerns across all life stages find her women's health focus valuable. Older adults appreciate her geriatric medicine expertise. Patients who want a doctor available after hours and by video will feel well supported here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Witman treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Her clinical work includes hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, obesity, high cholesterol, and anxiety. She also manages women's health conditions and geriatric health concerns. She describes her scope as full-spectrum care, covering everything from the common cold to complex chronic disease.
Yes. Dr. Witman holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Dr. Witman has practiced internal medicine for over two decades. She spent twenty years at Scripps Clinic before opening Private MD in 2017. She brings that depth of experience to every patient relationship.
Yes. Dr. Witman makes herself available after standard office hours. Patients have highlighted her after-hours responsiveness as one of the defining qualities of her care.
Dr. Witman has special interests in women's health, geriatrics, travel medicine, and hospice care. She is also passionate about preventive medicine and patient education, particularly around vaccines and evidence-based supplement use.
Yes. Geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Witman's core clinical interests. She has experience managing the layered health concerns common in older adult patients, including chronic disease, medication management, and end-of-life care.
Yes. Dr. Witman offers travel care and vaccine services. She has a strong interest in preventive medicine, including travel-related vaccinations and counseling for patients preparing for international travel.
Patients consistently describe Dr. Witman as attentive, thorough, and genuinely present. One patient noted she spent hours working through a complex problem. Others highlight her availability by phone, video, and after hours, as well as her determination to find answers when other doctors have not.
Doctor profile last updated June 12, 2026
