About
Dr. Megan Babb is a board-certified family physician and co-founder of Thrive Primary Care in Folsom, California. She holds certifications in ACL prevention and return-to-play protocols, and she leads the practice's Female Athlete Initiative. That program covers ACL injury risk assessment, elite athlete mindset coaching, and performance nutrition for female athletes. Dr. Babb sees patients of all ages, including children and families. Patients consistently describe her as warm, thorough, and responsive. In one case, she made a house call for a child within an hour and followed up twice afterward. She left corporate healthcare to build a practice where she could practice medicine on her own terms.
Education & Training
Additional Training
ACL prevention and return-to-play certifications; advanced training in Female Athlete Initiative protocols
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Babb right for?
Dr. Babb is an excellent fit for families who want a responsive, relationship-driven physician. Female athletes seeking ACL injury prevention, mindset coaching, or performance nutrition will find her program particularly valuable. Parents looking for a thorough pediatric and family medicine doctor benefit from her warmth and accessibility. Patients managing musculoskeletal injuries or chronic conditions also fit well within her clinical scope.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Babb specializes in sports medicine with a particular focus on female athlete health. She holds certifications in ACL prevention and return-to-play protocols. She leads the Female Athlete Initiative, which includes an ACL Injury Risk Assessment, Elite Athlete Mindset coaching, and performance nutrition sessions.
Yes, Dr. Babb sees patients of all ages, including newborns and children. She has a strong reputation for family care and sees both pediatric and adult patients at Thrive Primary Care.
Dr. Babb leads the Female Athlete Initiative at Thrive. The program offers an ACL Injury Risk Assessment ($995), Elite Athlete Mindset coaching ($995 for five sessions), and Fueling the Athlete nutrition sessions ($995 for five sessions). It is open to non-patients as well as members.
Yes. Dr. Babb makes house calls when patients cannot come into the clinic. Patients have reported her arriving within an hour for urgent situations and following up proactively afterward.
Dr. Babb treats a broad range of conditions in family medicine, including chronic disease, preventive care needs, and musculoskeletal injuries. Her sports medicine background gives her particular depth in ACL injury prevention and return-to-play management for athletes.
Yes, Dr. Babb holds board certification in family medicine. She also carries additional certifications in ACL prevention and return-to-play protocols specific to female athlete care.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026