About
Dr. Eric Swagel is the co-founder of Private Medical. He received his medical degree from UCLA after earning a master's at UC Berkeley. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at UCSF. Before joining Private Medical, he served on the faculty at UCSF, receiving multiple awards.
Dr. Swagel was drawn to a practice model that prioritized relationships. He is proud of developing a primary care methodology that enables exceptional care. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and has three grown sons.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Tufts University
Medical School
UCLA
Residency
Internal Medicine, UCSF
Additional Training
Master's in Plant Biology, UC Berkeley
Who is Dr. Swagel right for?
Dr. Swagel is a strong fit for adults seeking a deeply relationship-driven approach to internal medicine. Patients who value a physician with academic training and clinical rigor will find his background compelling. His methodology centers on proactive care and long-term health planning. Those who want a primary care doctor who knows them well over time will feel at home in his panel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Swagel earned his medical degree from UCLA and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at UCSF. Before co-founding Private Medical, he served on the UCSF faculty, earning multiple awards for his clinical work.
Dr. Swagel specializes in internal medicine. He focuses on proactive, relationship-centered primary care for adults within the Private Medical concierge model.
Yes. Dr. Swagel is a co-founder of Private Medical alongside Dr. Jordan Shlain. He has helped develop the primary care methodology the practice uses today.
Dr. Swagel trained at three institutions before joining Private Medical. He completed his undergraduate studies at Tufts University, earned a master's in plant biology at UC Berkeley, attended medical school at UCLA, and then trained at UCSF for his internship and residency.
Dr. Swagel values the physician-patient relationship above all else. He was drawn to a model that prioritizes trust and continuity, and he built his clinical methodology around those principles.
Yes. Dr. Swagel is based in San Francisco, which is one of Private Medical's California locations. Members can schedule same-day or advance appointments with him directly.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026