About
Drew E. Maris, MD, DAAFM earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry from San Francisco State University in 1996, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He completed his medical degree at the University of California, Irvine in 2000. Before medical school, he completed a clinical psychiatry fellowship at the VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California. His family medicine residency and internship took place at Catholic Healthcare West - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento.
Dr. Maris holds dual board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He also holds certification as a Hakomi Psychotherapist and Teacher, a somatic psychotherapy modality he practices and teaches. His more than 12 years as a hospice medical director give him deep expertise in end-of-life care. He is passionate about LGBTIQNB-affirming medicine, exercise and nutrition education, and integrating eastern and functional approaches into primary care. Dr. Maris wrote the forewords to both volumes of "Love Against Hate" by Donald F. , and co-authored research on hospice utilization presented at a Stanford University symposium. He is affiliated with MarinHealth Medical Center and serves communities across Marin County and Santa Cruz County. His passions include teaching and powerlifting, and he regularly offers community education on exercise and nutrition.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
San Francisco State University - Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Chemistry (1996), Magna Cum Laude
Medical School
University of California, Irvine - Doctorate of Medicine (2000)
Residency
Catholic Healthcare West - Methodist Hospital, Sacramento, CA - Family Medicine (2001-2003)
Fellowship
VA Medical Center, Long Beach, CA - Clinical Psychiatry (1997-1998)
Additional Training
Internship: Catholic Healthcare West - Methodist Hospital, Sacramento, CA (2000-2001)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Maris right for?
Dr. Maris is a strong fit for adults who want a physician who sees them as a whole person. Patients seeking care that blends family medicine with functional, eastern, and somatic approaches benefit from his broad clinical range. LGBTIQNB patients find a welcoming and affirming environment in his practice. Those navigating end-of-life concerns or hospice planning gain from his 12-plus years as a hospice medical director. Patients interested in preventive health through movement, nutrition, and lifestyle work well within his four-cornerstone wellness framework.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Maris practices family medicine, functional medicine, and preventive medicine. He also brings board certification in hospice and palliative care to his clinical work. He holds certification as a Hakomi Psychotherapist and Teacher, allowing him to incorporate somatic psychotherapy into patient care.
Yes. Dr. Maris holds dual board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He also holds certification as a Hakomi Psychotherapist and Teacher.
Hakomi is a somatic psychotherapy modality that focuses on the body as a source of insight and healing. Dr. Maris holds certification as both a Hakomi Psychotherapist and Teacher. He integrates this approach into his whole-person care model alongside eastern and functional medicine.
Yes. Dr. Maris has served as a hospice medical director for more than 12 years. He holds board certification from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He supports patients and families through end-of-life planning and palliative care needs.
Yes. Dr. Maris maintains a body-affirming, LGBTIQNB-welcoming practice. He is passionate about affirming medicine and brings that commitment to every patient relationship.
Dr. Maris earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine in 2000. He completed his residency and internship in family medicine at Catholic Healthcare West - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento. Before medical school, he completed a clinical psychiatry fellowship at the VA Medical Center in Long Beach.
Dr. Maris organizes his preventive approach around four cornerstones: movement, rest, nutrition, and hydration. He regularly teaches community education on exercise and nutrition. His preventive philosophy integrates functional medicine with primary care to address root causes, not just symptoms.
Dr. Maris serves patients in both Marin County and Santa Cruz County. He holds an affiliation with MarinHealth Medical Center. His San Rafael practice accepts patients from across both regions.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026