About
Dr. Molly Magnano graduated from the University of Notre Dame and earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She relocated to Northern California in 2001 to complete both her Internal Medicine residency and her Immunology/Rheumatology fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine. During her time at Stanford, she conducted clinical therapeutic trials for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory osteoarthritis. She also worked on Arthritis Self-Efficacy management practices at the Palo Alto VA Hospital and Clinic. She has presented research papers and posters at the American College of Rheumatology annual meetings.
Dr. Magnano holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology. She teaches and mentors rheumatology fellows at UCSF Medical Center and serves as a guest lecturer at medical grand rounds across northern California. Castle Connolly has named her a Top Doctor in San Francisco every year from 2011 through 2026. US News and World Report has included her in its Best Doctors in America list. She also earned the Best Doctor in the East Bay award in 2012. Dr. Magnano lives in San Rafael with her husband and three children and enjoys hiking in Marin County, volunteering in her community, and cheering for her kids at sporting events.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Notre Dame
Medical School
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Immunology/Rheumatology, Stanford University School of Medicine
Additional Training
Research on clinical therapeutic trials at Stanford; Arthritis Self-Efficacy management practices at Palo Alto VA Hospital and Clinic
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Magnano right for?
Dr. Magnano is well suited for patients managing inflammatory arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis, or other complex autoimmune conditions. Patients who value a physician with deep research experience in rheumatology treatment will find her background compelling. Her concierge model works well for those who want longer appointments and reliable same-day access. She also suits patients who benefit from coordinated care involving multiple specialists.
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Internal MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Magnano treats rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout, vasculitis, Sjogren's syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, giant cell arteritis, and polymyalgia rheumatica.
Yes. Dr. Magnano holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology. She completed both her Internal Medicine residency and her Immunology/Rheumatology fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Yes. Castle Connolly has named Dr. Magnano a Top Doctor in San Francisco every year from 2011 through 2026. US News and World Report has included her in its Best Doctors in America list. She also received the Best Doctor in the East Bay award in 2012.
Yes. Dr. Magnano conducted clinical therapeutic trials at Stanford, including treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory osteoarthritis. She also worked on Arthritis Self-Efficacy management practices at the Palo Alto VA Hospital and Clinic. She has presented her research at American College of Rheumatology annual meetings.
Yes. Dr. Magnano teaches and mentors rheumatology fellows at UCSF Medical Center. She also serves as a guest lecturer at medical grand rounds at hospitals and medical facilities throughout northern California.
Dr. Magnano limits her panel size to give each patient more individual attention. Concierge patients receive same-day or next business day appointments, visits lasting 30 to 60 minutes, and direct communication during business hours. An after-hours emergency number is also available. She coordinates medication and testing management on behalf of her patients.
Yes. Dr. Magnano offers telehealth visits through the MyChart patient portal. Patients can reach the practice at 415-923-3060 or call the concierge line at 415-570-7054 to learn more.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026