About
Michael D. Hendrick, MD has practiced family medicine on the Monterey Peninsula for over two decades. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1993. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies in 1998. He trained at Hamot Family Practice Residency in Erie, Pennsylvania, completing both his internship and his Family Medicine residency there between 1998 and 2001. The American Board of Family Medicine certifies him, and California licenses him to practice.
Dr. Hendrick holds a deep commitment to prevention and wellness. He builds personalized healthcare plans with each patient, centering those plans on healthy eating and exercise. He is particularly passionate about helping patients with chronic conditions navigate complex medical systems. Patients and colleagues alike describe him as kind, caring, and highly responsive, including late-night calls for kidney stones and urgent respiratory illness. He maintains hospital privileges at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, giving his patients consistent support across care settings.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science 1993
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
Residency
Family Medicine, Hamot Family Practice Residency, Erie, PA (1999-2001)
Additional Training
Internship: Hamot Family Practice Residency, Erie, PA (1998-1999)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hendrick right for?
Dr. Hendrick serves adults who want a primary care physician deeply invested in prevention and long-term wellness. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his focused, coordinated approach. He suits patients who value direct, after-hours access to their physician for urgent matters. Those who prefer to see their own doctor at every visit, rather than a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, find his practice a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hendrick treats a wide range of primary care conditions, including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, kidney stones, and respiratory illness. He also focuses heavily on preventive care and wellness planning for patients across all stages of adult health.
Yes. Dr. Hendrick holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Hamot Family Practice Residency in Erie, Pennsylvania, and California licenses him to practice.
Dr. Hendrick earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies in 1998. He completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at Hamot Family Practice Residency in Erie, Pennsylvania between 1998 and 2001.
Yes. Dr. Hendrick makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Patient reviews describe him responding within minutes to urgent calls, including late-night situations involving kidney stones and serious respiratory illness.
Dr. Hendrick builds every patient relationship around wellness and prevention. He emphasizes healthy eating and exercise as foundational habits. He creates personalized healthcare plans for each member and uses the MDVIP Wellness Program to deliver comprehensive screenings and custom wellness planning.
Yes. Dr. Hendrick has particular experience helping patients with chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He works closely with local specialists to coordinate care and helps patients navigate the broader healthcare system.
Yes. Dr. Hendrick sees every patient personally at each visit. Members do not see a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in his place.
Yes. Dr. Hendrick maintains an affiliation with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. This allows him to support patients who need hospital-level care in the area.
Dr. Hendrick has practiced in the Monterey Peninsula medical community for over 20 years. His early career included work at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, and he has built lasting relationships with many local specialists over that time.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026