Dr. Caroline StratzMD

Internal Medicine

at Caroline K. Stratz, MD — Mountain View, CA

About

Dr. Caroline K. Stratz is a board-certified internal medicine physician who founded her Mountain View practice in 2000. She built her career around the conviction that listening and understanding a patient's full circumstances are as essential as any clinical tool. Her clinical focus spans internal medicine, preventive medicine, weight management, and emotional well-being. She approaches each patient as a whole person, attending to both physical and mental health with equal care.

Dr. Stratz holds board certification in Internal Medicine and maintains affiliation with El Camino Hospital. She makes herself available to patients around the clock through a dedicated cell phone and email. When she is unavailable, a trusted colleague provides coverage. She advocates actively on behalf of her patients, working to keep them out of urgent care clinics and emergency rooms whenever possible. Patients have maintained relationships with her for 15 years and more, describing her as warm, knowledgeable, and a genuine advocate for their health.

Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Conditions Treated

chronic disease management
weight management
emotional well-being
preventive care
internal medicine conditions

Who is Dr. Stratz right for?

Dr. Stratz is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term relationship with a physician who knows them well. Patients managing chronic conditions, weight concerns, or emotional well-being benefit from her whole-person approach. Those who value direct, around-the-clock access to their doctor find her practice especially well-suited to their needs. She also serves patients who need personalized hospital care or second opinion reviews.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Stratz treats a broad range of internal medicine concerns, including chronic disease management, preventive care, weight management, and emotional well-being. She approaches each patient as a whole person, addressing both physical and mental health. Her preventive focus means she works proactively to identify and manage health risks before they become serious.

Yes, Dr. Stratz holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She has practiced as a board-certified internist in Mountain View, California since 2000.

Dr. Stratz believes that listening and understanding a patient's full life circumstances are as essential as any clinical tool. She spends meaningful time with each patient, with routine visits running approximately 30 minutes. Her goal is to treat the whole person, not just the presenting condition.

Yes. Dr. Stratz makes herself available to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through a dedicated cell phone and email. When she is unavailable, a trusted colleague provides coverage so patients always have access to care.

Yes. Dr. Stratz holds affiliation with El Camino Hospital in Mountain View. She makes courtesy visits to patients who require hospitalization, providing continuity of care during those stays.

Dr. Stratz actively advocates for her patients to stay out of urgent care clinics and emergency rooms whenever possible. She focuses on early identification of health risks and proactive wellness planning. Her Comprehensive Annual Health Assessment gives patients a thorough review of their overall health each year.

Many patients have maintained their relationship with Dr. Stratz for 15 years or more. That continuity reflects the trust she builds through consistent, personalized attention and genuine advocacy for each patient's health.

Yes. Dr. Stratz offers second opinion chart reviews for patients who want additional perspective on a diagnosis or treatment plan. This service supports informed decision-making and helps patients feel confident in their care.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026