About
Dr. Kathryn Saxton brings a rare combination of scientific depth and clinical breadth to her Menlo Park concierge practice. S. in Microbiology and Genetic Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara, then worked as a genetic engineer in academic laboratories and the biotechnology industry. That scientific foundation drew her toward medicine, where she could apply rigorous thinking to individual patient lives. She earned her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine. There, she recognized the mind-body relationship as central to healing. She completed her internship at the University of California, San Francisco, then trained in Family Medicine at the UCSF Santa Rosa campus, where she deepened her commitment to the patient-physician relationship.
After more than a decade at Palo Alto Medical Foundation, she opened her own concierge practice and continued advancing her training in integrative and functional medicine. She holds board certification from both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Integrative Medicine, and she completed the Institute of Functional Medicine Certification Program. Her clinical passions include osteopathic manipulation for conditions like migraines, back pain, sinus illness, and carpal tunnel, alongside integrative approaches to hormone balance, nutrition, and microbiome health. She serves as Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at Touro University and Western University of Health Sciences, and she holds staff privileges at Washington Hospital, El Camino Hospital, and Stanford Hospital. Her honors include the Guardian Angel Award from PAMF and the President's Choice Award from Sutter Medical Foundation. Outside the office, she enjoys cooking, sports, art, architecture, reading, travel, and time with her family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Santa Barbara, B.S. Microbiology/Genetic Engineering
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.
Residency
Family Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, Santa Rosa
Additional Training
University of California, San Francisco, Internship; Institute of Functional Medicine Certification Program; continuing training in integrative and functional medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Saxton right for?
Dr. Saxton serves adults seeking a physician who integrates conventional medicine with osteopathic and functional approaches. Patients managing chronic or complex conditions, including digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, migraines, and back pain, benefit from her thorough, whole-person evaluation style. She also supports patients navigating cancer diagnoses who want an informed medical advocate in their corner. Those who value extended visits, direct physician access, and individualized treatment plans built around their full health history tend to thrive in her practice.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Saxton treats a broad range of conditions across family and integrative medicine. Her clinical focus includes migraines, back pain, sinus illness, menstrual pain, carpal tunnel, digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, and anemia. She also provides integrative support and advocacy for patients navigating cancer diagnoses.
Yes. Dr. Saxton holds dual board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Integrative Medicine. She also completed the Institute of Functional Medicine Certification Program.
O. from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her internship at the University of California, San Francisco, then finished her Family Medicine residency at the UCSF Santa Rosa campus.
Osteopathic manipulation uses manual techniques to restore physical function throughout the body. Dr. Saxton offers several approaches, including cranio-sacral therapy, soft tissue manipulation, muscle energy techniques, and counter-strain. She tailors each session to the individual patient's needs. Initial sessions run 60 to 90 minutes and she bills them separately at an hourly rate.
Dr. Saxton builds individualized treatment plans that bring together diet, nutrition, herbs, and supplements. She orders integrative-specific lab testing to assess nutritional status, hormone balance, and stool microbiome health. Her goal is to identify and address root causes rather than manage symptoms in isolation.
Dr. Saxton views health as a continuum of mental, physical, and spiritual elements. She believes compassion and deep listening sit at the center of every patient relationship. She blends conventional, osteopathic, and integrative philosophies to build care plans that reflect who each patient is as a whole person.
Yes. Dr. Saxton holds staff privileges at Washington Hospital, El Camino Hospital, and Stanford Hospital. She can accompany and advocate for her patients in inpatient settings when needed.
Yes. Dr. Saxton serves as Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at both Touro University and Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Before medical school, Dr. Saxton worked as a genetic engineer in academic laboratories and the biotechnology industry. O.
Doctor profile last updated June 12, 2026