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Concierge
Family Medicine

Kathryn Shade, MD

Quick Facts

Practice TypeConcierge
LocationLos Gatos, Bay Area
DoctorsKathryn Shade MD, Family Medicine
Year Founded2007
Insurance AcceptedAetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA, Cigna, Medicare, United Healthcare

About

At Kathryn Shade, MD, a board-certified family physician brings whole-body care to patients of all ages in Los Gatos, CA. Dr. Shade trained at UC San Diego School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. She earned her board certification in Family Medicine in 2000 and has practiced medicine for over two decades.

Dr. Shade opened her Los Gatos practice in 2007 after returning to the Bay Area. She partners with the SignatureMD network to deliver her Personalized Care Program. Appointments run 30 to 45 minutes on average, with up to 90 minutes for a physical. She reaches members 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone, text, or email. Her clinical scope covers everything from pediatric care to women's health, chronic disease management, and preventive wellness planning.

Details

Address

360 Dardanelli Lane, Suite 2E, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Typical Appointment

45 minutes

Same-Day Appointments

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Frequently Asked Questions

The practice is currently full and not accepting new patients. Prospective patients can contact the office directly to join the waitlist.

Appointments with Dr. Shade average 30 to 45 minutes. She schedules up to 90 minutes for annual physicals. This time allows for thorough discussion of health concerns, detailed review of test results, and actionable wellness planning.

Yes. Dr. Shade makes herself available to members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members can contact her by phone, text, or email at any time.

Yes. Dr. Shade offers same-day or next business day appointments for members. This access is a core feature of her Personalized Care Program through SignatureMD.

Yes. The practice accepts several major insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Medicare, and United Healthcare. Patients should contact their insurance provider or the office directly to confirm in-network participation.

The Personalized Care Program is Dr. Shade's structured approach to preventive care and wellness planning. Each member receives a customized wellness plan with goals, tools, and educational resources. Dr. Shade monitors progress regularly and adjusts the plan as needed.

Yes. The practice provides members with an Rx savings card through UnarxCard. Members can use this card at more than 68,000 pharmacies nationwide for potential savings of up to 80% on prescriptions not covered by their insurance.

Dr. Shade provides a full range of family medicine services. These include annual physicals, health screenings, cold and flu care, vaccines, treatment for chronic conditions, women's health and gynecological services, care for accidents and injuries, lifestyle coaching, and preventive care.

Yes. Dr. Shade partners with SignatureMD, a national network of over 200 physicians across 35 states. The network supports her practice infrastructure while she retains her independent, personalized approach to patient care.

Practice last updated March 26, 2026