About
Lily Barnard, MD earned her MD degree and completed her Family Medicine residency at UCSF. Her training emphasized whole-person care and serving patients navigating complex medical and social circumstances. She moved to San Francisco in 2016 to begin her medical training and built lasting roots in the Bay Area over the years that followed. She provides care in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Barnard practiced primary care at Marin Community Clinics in San Rafael and at UC Berkeley Student Health for three years. She cared for patients across a wide range of acute, chronic, and preventive health needs. Her clinical interests include pediatrics and adolescent health, women's health and contraception, and gender-affirming care. She is especially passionate about creating affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ patients and for people whose past healthcare experiences left them feeling unseen. Dr. Barnard believes good primary care starts with trust, curiosity, and collaboration. She joins Marin Family Medicine in July 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
UCSF School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, UCSF
Who is Dr. Barnard right for?
Dr. Barnard is a strong fit for patients who want a relationship-driven, whole-person approach to primary care. LGBTQ+ patients and those seeking gender-affirming care will find a knowledgeable and affirming provider in her. Adolescents, young adults, and families benefit from her training in pediatrics and adolescent health. Spanish-speaking patients can receive care in their preferred language. Patients who have felt dismissed or unseen in past healthcare settings match well with her collaborative, trust-centered approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Barnard joins the practice in July 2026. She is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Barnard provides care in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Barnard focuses on pediatrics and adolescent health, women's health and contraception, and gender-affirming care. She is especially committed to creating affirming healthcare spaces for LGBTQ+ patients.
Dr. Barnard earned her MD and completed her Family Medicine residency at UCSF. She then spent three years practicing at Marin Community Clinics in San Rafael and at UC Berkeley Student Health.
Dr. Barnard believes good primary care begins with relationships. Her approach is practical, evidence-based, and grounded in the understanding that health looks different for every person. She emphasizes trust, curiosity, and collaboration in every clinical encounter.
Yes. Dr. Barnard is deeply committed to gender-affirming care and creating affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ patients. She also prioritizes care for people whose past healthcare experiences left them feeling unseen or unheard.
Yes. Pediatrics and adolescent health are among Dr. Barnard's primary clinical interests. Her training at UCSF and her prior practice experience both included caring for younger patients across acute, chronic, and preventive health needs.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026