About
Dr. Taylor Wand is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and credentialed HIV specialist practicing in San Diego, California. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and earned his HIV medicine credential from the American Academy of HIV Medicine. Before pursuing medical school, he spent three years at the National Institutes of Health conducting immunology and HIV-related research. That research background shaped his clinical focus long before he saw his first patient.
Dr. Wand earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Family Health Centers of San Diego, with hospital training at Scripps Health, and stayed on at FHCSD for two years before founding Wand Health. His clinical interests span LGBTQ+ health, HIV prevention and treatment, PrEP, sexual health, metabolic health, nutrition, mental health, and addiction medicine including Suboxone. He approaches each patient with a whole-person philosophy, combining evidence-based medicine with real attention to lifestyle and mental health. Outside the clinic, he enjoys spending time in nature, meditation, gardening, and exploring new places. He speaks Spanish fluently.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Family Health Centers of San Diego (including hospital training at Scripps Health)
Additional Training
Three years at the National Institutes of Health conducting immunology and HIV-related research prior to medical school; AAHIVS credentialing (American Academy of HIV Medicine Specialist)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wand right for?
Dr. Wand is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who also holds deep expertise in HIV prevention and LGBTQ+ health. Patients managing HIV, exploring PrEP options, or navigating STI care benefit from his specialized background. He works well with people who want longer appointments and direct access to their physician. Those managing chronic conditions, metabolic health, or substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder, also find his whole-person approach a good match. Spanish-speaking patients can communicate with him in their preferred language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wand treats a broad range of conditions across primary care and specialized medicine. His clinical work covers HIV, HIV prevention, STIs, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, opioid use disorder, obesity, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, chronic disease management, and gender dysphoria. He also manages general preventive care, cancer screenings, and vaccinations.
Yes. Dr. Wand holds board certification in Family Medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also carries the American Academy of HIV Medicine Specialist credential, which reflects his dedicated training and experience in HIV prevention and treatment.
Dr. Wand earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Family Health Centers of San Diego, with hospital training at Scripps Health. Before medical school, he spent three years conducting immunology and HIV research at the National Institutes of Health.
Yes. LGBTQ+ health has been a major focus of Dr. Wand's clinical practice. He provides affirming, judgment-free care for LGBTQ+ patients across primary care, HIV prevention and treatment, sexual health, gender-affirming hormone management, and mental health. He built Wand Health specifically as an LGBTQ+ affirming practice.
Dr. Wand offers the full range of FDA-approved PrEP options. These include daily oral Truvada and Descovy, on-demand 2-1-1 dosing for eligible patients, Apretude injectable every two months, and Yeztugo injectable every six months. He administers injectable PrEP in the office without any outside referral.
Yes. Dr. Wand offers a dedicated emergency PEP care package for patients who have had a potential HIV exposure. The $250 package covers an urgent consultation, a 28-day PEP prescription, and follow-up visits at four and twelve weeks. Patients should contact him immediately, as PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure.
Yes. Dr. Wand provides addiction and substance use care, including medication-assisted treatment with Suboxone for opioid use disorder. He approaches substance use as part of whole-person health, not in isolation from the rest of a patient's care.
Yes. Dr. Wand performs several in-office procedures including skin biopsies, cyst removal, joint injections, suturing, wound repair, and Botox. Members can handle many common procedural needs without a separate specialist visit.
Yes. Dr. Wand speaks Spanish fluently. Wand Health also makes its full website available in Spanish for Spanish-speaking patients.
Dr. Wand follows a whole-person philosophy. He combines evidence-based medicine with real attention to lifestyle and mental health. He wants to understand what is going on in a patient's life before working toward solutions together. His approach prioritizes unhurried visits, direct communication, and long-term relationships over transactional encounters.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026