About
Praveena Selvaduray, MD PhD, founded Castro Direct Primary Care to serve the full diversity of San Francisco's communities. She earned her PhD in Immunology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center before completing her MD at the University of California, San Diego. She then finished her Family Medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, where she also began her clinical career.
Dr. Selvaduray holds board certification in Family Medicine with the American Board of Family Medicine. She also holds HIV Specialist credentials with the American Academy of HIV Medicine. Her clinical passions include HIV care and prevention, LGBTQIA+ health, gender affirming care, sexual health, geriatric medicine, women's health, men's health, mental health, and chronic disease management. She has practiced medicine for ten years, most recently spending five years at One Medical in the Castro before launching Castro Direct Primary Care. Dr. Selvaduray values long-term patient relationships and delivers evidence-based medicine with compassion at every visit. Outside the clinic, she enjoys cooking, reading, exploring local art and music, and trying new restaurants around San Francisco.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of California, San Diego - MD
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego
Additional Training
PhD in Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Selvaduray right for?
Dr. Selvaduray is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who deeply understands LGBTQIA+ health. Transgender and gender non-binary patients find her gender affirming care expertise especially valuable. People living with HIV or seeking PrEP and PEP benefit from her HIV Specialist credentials. She also serves older adults well, with clinical experience in geriatric medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions, mental health concerns, or sexual health needs will find her clinical scope comprehensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Selvaduray specializes in HIV care and prevention, LGBTQIA+ health, gender affirming care, and sexual health. She also treats chronic disease, mental health conditions, and geriatric concerns. Her training in immunology informs her approach to HIV and complex immune-related conditions.
Yes. Dr. Selvaduray holds board certification in Family Medicine with the American Board of Family Medicine. She also holds HIV Specialist credentials with the American Academy of HIV Medicine, a specialized credential for clinicians with deep expertise in HIV care.
Dr. Selvaduray earned a PhD in Immunology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and an MD at the University of California, San Diego. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. She brings ten years of clinical experience to her practice.
Yes. Gender affirming care is one of Dr. Selvaduray's core clinical areas. She works with transgender and gender non-binary patients on hormone therapy, preventive screenings, and the full range of primary care needs specific to their health.
Yes. Dr. Selvaduray prescribes and manages PrEP and PEP as part of her HIV prevention practice. As an HIV Specialist, she also provides ongoing care for patients living with HIV, including treatment management and monitoring.
Yes. Geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Selvaduray's clinical specialties. She addresses the health needs of older adults, including chronic disease management, preventive care, and the coordination of complex medical concerns that often arise with age.
Dr. Selvaduray prioritizes long-term patient relationships and delivers evidence-based medicine at every visit. She built Castro Direct Primary Care specifically to offer unhurried, compassionate care to patients who are often underserved by larger healthcare systems.
Yes. Dr. Selvaduray addresses mental health as part of primary care. She manages conditions including depression and anxiety, and she incorporates mental health into her broader approach to whole-person care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026