About
Dr. Susan Gamble trained at two of the country's most respected institutions. She completed medical school at the University of Washington, which holds a top national ranking in primary care. Yale University then selected her for its Internal Medicine residency on the Primary Care track. She graduated from that program earning the Director's Award for Humanism in Medicine.
After residency, Dr. Gamble spent five years as a hospitalist, building her acute care skills and earning the Five Star Award for Excellence in Patient Care. She later joined St. Helena Hospital's TakeTen program, a 10-day lifestyle medicine initiative offering advanced medical workups and personalized prescriptions. She then served as Medical Director of the Lifestyle Medicine Institute at St. Helena Hospital. Napa Valley recognized her as a top primary care doctor several years running. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine and brings particular passion to investigative medicine and partnering with patients on their health goals. Outside of medicine, she enjoys reading, practicing Arabic, and spending time with her kids.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Primary Care Track, Yale University
Additional Training
St. Helena Hospital TakeTen Lifestyle Medicine Program; Medical Director, Lifestyle Medicine Institute at St. Helena Hospital
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gamble right for?
Dr. Gamble suits adults seeking a thorough, investigative approach to primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions or pursuing meaningful lifestyle changes benefit from her background in lifestyle medicine. Her work as former Medical Director of a Lifestyle Medicine Institute makes her well-suited for patients ready to take an active role in their health. Those who value a physician who listens carefully and partners on long-term goals will find a strong match in Dr. Gamble.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gamble specializes in internal medicine, preventive care, and lifestyle medicine. She brings particular focus to investigative medicine, chronic disease management, and partnering with patients on personalized health goals.
Yes, Dr. Gamble holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She completed her residency at Yale University on the Primary Care track and graduated with the Director's Award for Humanism in Medicine.
Dr. Gamble completed medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Yale University then selected her for its Internal Medicine Primary Care residency. After residency, she spent five years as a hospitalist building her acute care skills.
Dr. Gamble earned the Director's Award for Humanism in Medicine from Yale's residency program. She also received the Five Star Award for Excellence in Patient Care during her years as a hospitalist. Napa Valley recognized her as a top primary care doctor for several years running.
Dr. Gamble served as Medical Director of the Lifestyle Medicine Institute at St. Helena Hospital. She also worked within the hospital's TakeTen program, a 10-day initiative offering advanced medical workups and personalized health prescriptions. That background shapes her approach to reversing chronic disease through lifestyle interventions.
Dr. Gamble sees adult patients across a broad range of primary care needs. She works especially well with patients focused on preventive health, chronic disease management, and sustainable lifestyle change. Her panel is limited to 100 patients, allowing her to invest meaningful time with each person.
Dr. Gamble takes an investigative approach to medicine. She partners with patients to understand the root causes of their health concerns and builds plans tailored to each person's broader life context. She earned the Director's Award for Humanism in Medicine early in her career, reflecting her commitment to relationship-driven care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026