WholeFamily MD

The membership covers a broad range of services beyond standard office visits. Members receive home visits when appropriate, procedures, vaccines, telemedicine, telephone and email consultations, specialist referrals, forms completion, prior authorizations, and secure electronic medication refills. The membership structure keeps the practice's allegiance with patients rather than insurance companies.

Yes. WholeFamily MD offers same-day urgent appointments for members. The practice intentionally sees fewer patients per day than a traditional primary care office, which allows the team to accommodate urgent needs without long waits.

Yes. Members have access to both telemedicine visits and home visits when appropriate. The practice also provides telephone and email consultations through the patient portal for added convenience.

WholeFamily MD serves patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. The practice offers dedicated services for pediatric care, teens and preteens, women's health, prenatal and postpartum care, and senior care, all under one roof.

The practice blends Western medicine with evidence-based healing traditions, including nutrition, acupuncture, mind-body approaches, and functional medicine. An in-house acupuncturist, Giulietta Octavio, LAc, DACM, works alongside the physician team. The goal is to minimize side effects while optimizing long-term health.

WholeFamily MD operates on a concierge membership model and directs its allegiance to patients rather than insurance companies. Members should contact the practice directly to discuss how insurance intersects with their specific services and needs.

Well Baby, Well Mama is a small-group care model that combines personal well-child pediatric and postpartum medical visits with community building. Groups include 6 to 8 families. Dr. Avril Swan and nurse practitioner Sage Bearman co-lead the program.

Yes. The practice hosts a monthly wellness talk series called Be Your Own Best Friend for members. m. The waiting room features rotating work from local artists.

The primary office sits at 1286 Sanchez Street in Noe Valley, San Francisco. The practice also has a location in Downtown Berkeley at 2107 Channing Way.

Yes. The practice maintains a network of San Francisco specialists connected to UCSF, CPMC, and surrounding hospitals. The network also includes psychotherapists, physical therapists, acupuncturists, complementary health practitioners, and nutritionists. Referrals to both medical and alternative providers are part of the membership.