About
John M. Rashkis, MD has served the Santa Clara County community since 1977, when he began his career as an emergency physician at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. He established his private family medicine practice in Los Gatos in 1981. Early in that practice, he also worked part-time as an emergency medicine physician at Alexian Brothers Hospital in San Jose.
Dr. Rashkis spent most of the 1980s as Medical Director for Santa Clara County paramedics. In that role, he co-developed a Trauma System Plan unveiled in 1986, covering traumatic injuries and pandemic response across Santa Clara and neighboring counties. He then served as Medical Director for skilled nursing facilities throughout the region from 1988 into the 1990s, and later as Medical Director at Masonic Homes of California from 1997 to 2001. He helped found the Department of Hospital Medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital and assists in its ongoing management. He also volunteers regularly at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose and El Camino Hospital in Los Gatos, treating patients who cannot pay. Dr. Rashkis is passionate about preventive care, chronic condition management, and whole-body wellness. A martial artist and weightlifter, he enjoys walks on the beach with his two dogs. He lives in Los Gatos with his wife Karen; their two adult sons are attorneys.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rashkis treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. These include sinus infections, fevers, flu, broken bones, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. He also manages women's health concerns and provides preventive screenings for patients at all life stages.
Yes. Dr. Rashkis practices family medicine, which means he cares for patients from infancy through senior years. Families can bring children, teens, adults, and elderly relatives to the same physician.
Dr. Rashkis focuses on helping patients stay healthy rather than simply treating illness after it appears. He builds personalized wellness plans for each member and monitors results over time to detect abnormalities early. His goal is to help patients stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible.
Dr. Rashkis began his medical career in 1977 as an emergency physician at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. He opened his Los Gatos family medicine practice in 1981 and has served the Santa Clara County community ever since, giving him more than four decades of clinical experience.
Yes. Dr. Rashkis helped found the Department of Hospital Medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose and continues to assist in its management. He also volunteers at Good Samaritan Hospital and El Camino Hospital in Los Gatos, treating patients who cannot afford care.
Dr. Rashkis started his career in emergency medicine at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in 1977. He also worked part-time in emergency medicine at Alexian Brothers Hospital in San Jose during the early years of his family practice. He later served as Medical Director for Santa Clara County paramedics for most of the 1980s.
Yes. Dr. Rashkis builds an individual wellness plan for each member of his Personalized Care Program. The plan outlines health goals and strategies, and Dr. Rashkis monitors results regularly to catch any abnormalities and adjust the plan as needed.
Yes. Dr. Rashkis makes himself available by phone, text, or email 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members can contact him directly for questions, follow-ups, or urgent concerns at any time.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026