Dr. Kathryn ShadeMD

Dr. Shade treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include sinus infections, fevers, the flu, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. She also handles care for accidents and injuries, women's health concerns, and ongoing chronic disease management.

Yes. Dr. Shade cares for patients across every age group, from infants and teens to adults and seniors. Her training in pediatrics, obstetrics, and adult medicine during her time at UW Medicine gives her a broad clinical foundation for whole-family care.

Yes. Dr. Shade holds board certification in Family Medicine and has maintained it since 2000. She trained at the University of Washington in Seattle, where she also served as a Clinical Instructor with the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Dr. Shade earned her medical degree from UC San Diego School of Medicine after completing her undergraduate studies in Human Biology at Stanford University. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Yes. Dr. Shade includes women's health and gynecological services as part of her clinical scope. She integrates these services into her whole-body approach to primary care.

Dr. Shade opened her Los Gatos practice in 2007 after returning to the Bay Area in 2006. She previously practiced for nearly five years with UW Medicine in Woodinville, Washington, where she managed adult medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics.

Dr. Shade holds memberships with the American Board of Family Medicine, the American Academy of Family Practice, the Santa Clara County Medical Society, the California Academy of Family Physicians, the California Medical Academy, and the American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid In Dying.

Yes. Lifestyle coaching is part of Dr. Shade's approach to preventive care. She builds personalized wellness programs for members that include tools, educational resources, and ongoing monitoring to help patients reach their health goals.