Dr. Lisa CapaldiniMD
Internal Medicine
at Lisa Capaldini, MD - Concierge Internal Medicine — San Francisco, CA
About
Lisa C. Capaldini, MD has spent over 22 years practicing internal medicine in San Francisco. She studied the History of Ideas at Williams College before pursuing medicine. Her calling took root early: at age 5, a female doctor on her grandmother's soap operas planted the seed that grew into a career.
Dr. Capaldini serves as a UCSF-based educator and holds national recognition as an HIV specialist. She also serves as Medical Director of Maitri, a neighborhood hospice in San Francisco. The UCSF School of Nursing honored her as an honorary Nurse Practitioner. She has also earned multiple community service awards. Her clinical philosophy centers on translating medical advances into care tailored to each individual, linking the science of medicine with its human dimension. Outside medicine, Dr. Capaldini plays baroque cello, reads widely and critically, and tends to a household that includes dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, and horses.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Williams College, Bachelor's degree, History of Ideas
Additional Training
UCSF-based educator; honorary Nurse Practitioner designation from UCSF School of Nursing
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Capaldini right for?
Dr. Capaldini is a strong fit for adults seeking thorough, relationship-driven primary care. Patients managing HIV or complex chronic conditions benefit from her deep specialty expertise. She works well with adults who want a physician involved across the full spectrum of their health. Patients navigating serious illness or end-of-life planning will find her palliative care background especially valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Capaldini specializes in internal medicine and preventive care. She holds national recognition as an HIV specialist. Her clinical work also spans chronic disease management, acute illness, and coordination with hospice and palliative care through her role at Maitri.
Yes. Dr. Capaldini holds national recognition as an HIV specialist. She brings this expertise directly into her primary care practice, offering specialized management for patients living with HIV alongside her broader internal medicine work.
Dr. Capaldini serves as a UCSF-based educator. The UCSF School of Nursing also honored her as an honorary Nurse Practitioner, recognizing her contributions to medical education and interdisciplinary care.
Dr. Capaldini treats a broad range of adult health conditions. Her work includes HIV, chronic disease management, preventive care, and coordination of hospice and palliative care. She also manages acute illness and conducts comprehensive annual physicals.
Dr. Capaldini's appointments average 30 to 45 minutes. Annual physical exams run up to 90 minutes. This extended time allows her to address complex health concerns thoroughly and without rushing.
Yes. Dr. Capaldini makes herself available 24/7 by phone, text, or email. Members can contact her directly with urgent questions or concerns at any time.
Dr. Capaldini earned her undergraduate degree at Williams College, where she majored in the History of Ideas. She then pursued medical training before building her career in San Francisco internal medicine.
Dr. Capaldini traces her calling to age five, when a female doctor on her grandmother's soap operas sparked her interest. That early inspiration grew into a career spanning over two decades of internal medicine practice in San Francisco.
Yes. Dr. Capaldini serves as Medical Director of Maitri, a neighborhood hospice in San Francisco. This role informs her approach to serious illness and end-of-life care within her primary care practice.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026