Dr. Jeremy La MotteMD
Family Medicine
at Jeremy La Motte, MD - Concierge Family Medicine — San Clemente, CA
About
Dr. Jeremy La Motte grew up in South Orange County and studied Physiological Sciences at UCLA before heading to the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center for a year of research. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, where he also met his wife. His residency training in Family Medicine took place at In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he also taught residents, worked emergency shifts, and volunteered on a mobile medical van serving underserved communities.
During residency, Dr. La Motte traveled to Pakistan and Indonesia to provide medical relief after a major earthquake and a tsunami. Those experiences sparked a lasting passion for international medicine. In 2010, he and his family relocated to Nepal, where he worked at a mission hospital for three and a half years. Since returning, he trained in Functional Medicine through the Institute For Functional Medicine. He holds board certification in Family Medicine and membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians. His clinical philosophy centers on whole-person care and preventing illness before it requires medication. Outside the office, he surfs, runs along the beach, and plays pickleball with his wife and their three boys.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UCLA, Physiological Sciences
Medical School
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Residency
In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program, Tulsa, OK
Additional Training
Functional Medicine training, Institute For Functional Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. La Motte right for?
Dr. La Motte is a strong fit for patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors, seeking a primary care doctor who looks beyond symptoms. Patients dealing with chronic conditions benefit from his root-cause, functional medicine approach. Adults focused on prevention and long-term wellness align well with his clinical philosophy. Families looking for a single physician who can care for every household member will find his practice a natural home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. La Motte treats a wide range of conditions across all ages. His scope includes chronic conditions, acute illness, injuries, and women's health and gynecological concerns. He also focuses heavily on preventive care and lifestyle medicine. His functional medicine training allows him to investigate root causes rather than relying solely on symptom management.
Yes, Dr. La Motte sees patients from infants through seniors. He serves as a family physician in the fullest sense, caring for every member of a household under one roof.
Dr. La Motte focuses on identifying the root cause of illness rather than managing symptoms with medication. His training in Functional Medicine through the Institute For Functional Medicine informs this approach. He prioritizes keeping patients healthy before problems require intervention.
Yes, Dr. La Motte holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. La Motte earned his medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. He completed his Family Medicine residency at In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also trained in Functional Medicine through the Institute For Functional Medicine.
Yes, international medicine has played a significant role in Dr. La Motte's career. During residency, he traveled to Pakistan and Indonesia to provide medical relief after a major earthquake and tsunami. In 2010, he and his family relocated to Nepal, where he worked at a mission hospital for three and a half years.
Dr. La Motte specializes in Family Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Preventive Medicine. He treats the full spectrum of primary care needs while applying a root-cause lens to chronic and complex conditions.
Members reach Dr. La Motte directly by phone, text, or email around the clock. This direct access is a core feature of his concierge practice model through SignatureMD.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026
