About
Dr. James Gaor co-founded Halcyon Health Direct Primary Care with his wife, Dr. Emilie Scott, opening the practice in March 2016. A California native, he trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, where he completed his residency in Emergency Medicine. He holds board certification in Emergency Medicine and brought that diagnostic precision into direct primary care.
Dr. Gaor focuses on primary and preventive care at Halcyon Health. He describes himself as a technology enthusiast and sees the DPC model as a vehicle for modernizing primary care delivery. He enjoys surfing, traveling, and cooking, and raises two children alongside Dr. Scott. His panel is currently closed to new patients.
Education & Training
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Residency
Emergency Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Certifications
Who is Dr. Gaor right for?
Dr. Gaor is a strong fit for patients who value a precise, diagnostically rigorous approach to primary care. His Emergency Medicine background makes him well-suited for patients with complex or acute presentations. Adults seeking thorough preventive care benefit from his clinical depth. Note that his panel is currently closed to new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gaor trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, where he completed his residency in Emergency Medicine. He holds board certification in Emergency Medicine. He brings that diagnostic precision into his primary and preventive care work at Halcyon Health.
Dr. Gaor focuses on primary care and preventive medicine. His Emergency Medicine training gives him a strong foundation for evaluating acute and complex health concerns. He aims to apply rigorous diagnostic thinking to everyday primary care.
Dr. Gaor's panel is currently closed to new patients. Prospective patients interested in Halcyon Health can connect with one of the other five physicians on the team.
Dr. Gaor co-founded Halcyon Health Direct Primary Care with Dr. Emilie Scott in March 2016. He views the DPC model as a way to modernize primary care delivery and build stronger patient relationships. The practice has grown to six physicians since its founding.
Yes, Dr. Gaor is a California native. He trained in New York at Albert Einstein College of Medicine before returning to California to found Halcyon Health in Irvine.
Dr. Gaor enjoys surfing, traveling, and cooking. He and Dr. Emilie Scott, his co-founder and wife, raise two children together.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026