About
D. trained at Harvard Medical School and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. While in medical school, he also attended Harvard Divinity School and earned a degree in theology. That dual education informs his longstanding advocacy for humanistic medicine and whole-person care. After residency, he joined Stanford Medical School and Stanford Hospital as a faculty physician, taking on hospital leadership roles and earning teaching awards at both Harvard and Stanford.
Dr. Gavi entered clinical practice 12 years ago and has since consulted for private companies and the California Board of Medicine. He led institutional programs in medical ethics and seminars that promote humanistic care among physicians. He is passionate about individualized medicine and the role of lifestyle in supporting a long, active life. His approach to wellness encompasses spiritual, psychological, and physical wellbeing. Dr. Gavi lives in Menlo Park with his wife, Stanford faculty cardiac anesthesiologist Dr. Daryl Oakes, and their three sons: Ethan, Gregory, and Joshua. He enjoys literature and spending time outdoors with his family.
Education & Training
Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Residency
Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Additional Training
Harvard Divinity School, degree in theology; Stanford Medical School, faculty physician
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gavi right for?
Dr. Gavi suits adults who want a physician attentive to the whole person, not just their physical symptoms. Patients navigating chronic disease prevention, lifestyle optimization, or long-term wellness planning find his approach especially valuable. Those who value a physician with deep academic grounding and a humanistic perspective will connect well with him. His focus on individualized medicine makes him a strong fit for patients with complex or multifaceted health goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gavi specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. His clinical focus includes individualized wellness planning, lifestyle medicine, and long-term disease prevention. He approaches each patient's care through the lens of spiritual, psychological, and physical wellbeing.
Dr. Gavi trained at Harvard Medical School and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He also earned a degree in theology from Harvard Divinity School while in medical school. After residency, he joined Stanford Medical School and Stanford Hospital as a faculty physician.
Yes. Dr. Gavi served as a faculty physician at Stanford Medical School and Stanford Hospital. He earned teaching awards at both Harvard and Stanford. He also held hospital leadership roles and led institutional programs in medical ethics.
Dr. Gavi believes that good medicine addresses the whole person. His approach integrates spiritual, psychological, and physical dimensions of health. He draws on his theology background to advocate for humanistic medicine and care that respects each patient's individual biology and goals.
Yes. Dr. Gavi has consulted for private companies and the California Board of Medicine. He also led seminars promoting humanistic care among physicians. He entered clinical practice 12 years ago and has built a broad career across academic medicine, ethics, and patient care.
Dr. Gavi places strong emphasis on lifestyle as a foundation for long-term health. He helps patients understand how daily habits affect longevity and disease risk. His individualized approach considers each patient's goals, biology, and overall wellbeing.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026