About
Dr. Deepa Selvakumar completed her internal medicine training at Yale in 2005. She spent twelve years practicing hospital medicine before founding Bloom Primary Care in San Mateo. That experience showed her how many admissions and chronic conditions were preventable, and it drew her toward primary care as the foundation of health. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine and earned her Diplomate credential from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Selvakumar focuses on evidence-based internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, geriatrics, women's health, and chronic disease management. She works to reduce unnecessary specialist referrals, minimize polypharmacy, and address root causes rather than layering treatments. She currently holds staff privileges at Mills Peninsula Medical Center. Born in Sri Lanka, she grew up in England and Canada before her family settled in Southern California. She now lives in San Mateo with her husband and two young daughters, and she spends her free time at the Farmer's Market and the playground.
Education & Training
Residency
Internal Medicine, Yale (completed 2005)
Additional Training
Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Selvakumar right for?
Dr. Selvakumar is a strong fit for adults who want a physician focused on prevention and root-cause thinking. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease benefit from her evidence-based, lifestyle-first approach. Women seeking comprehensive primary care, including well-woman exams and women's health services, find her practice well suited to their needs. Older adults and those navigating complex medication regimens benefit from her geriatrics training and focus on reducing polypharmacy. Patients who value direct access to their doctor and coordinated care across health systems fit well here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Selvakumar treats a wide range of adult conditions. Her focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, geriatric medicine, and women's health. She commonly sees patients with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, and cardiovascular disease. She also provides well-woman exams, Pap smears, and pelvic exams.
Dr. Selvakumar addresses root causes rather than simply adding treatments. She applies evidence-based lifestyle medicine alongside conventional medicine to manage chronic conditions. Her goal is to reduce unnecessary specialist referrals and minimize polypharmacy whenever possible.
Yes. Dr. Selvakumar holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She also earned her Diplomate credential from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based lifestyle interventions as part of clinical care.
Dr. Selvakumar completed her internal medicine residency training at Yale, finishing in 2005. She then spent twelve years in hospital medicine before transitioning to concierge primary care and founding Bloom Primary Care in San Mateo in 2021.
Yes. Dr. Selvakumar holds staff privileges at Mills Peninsula Medical Center. When a patient requires hospitalization, she communicates directly with the inpatient team to ensure continuity of care.
Dr. Selvakumar sees adult patients across a wide age range. She has particular expertise in geriatrics and women's health. Her practice suits patients managing multiple chronic conditions, women seeking comprehensive primary care, and older adults who benefit from a physician focused on reducing unnecessary medications and interventions.
Yes. Dr. Selvakumar offers Myriad Genetic Testing and CardioIQ Testing through the practice. These tools support her preventive and root-cause approach to patient care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026