Family doctors care for people of every age, from children to grandparents, and are often the first stop for any health question. Below are 50 family medicine doctors practising in California, across Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Rosa and Riverside, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.
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Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.
When to see a family medicine doctor
Common reasons
Check-ups and preventive care for the whole family
Colds, infections and minor injuries
Long-term conditions
Children's and women's health
Referrals to specialists
Signs it may be time
You want one doctor for your whole household
Something new has come up and you are not sure who to see
You need a referral to a specialist
You are due for a check-up or screening
How to get the most from your family medicine doctor visit
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Before: what to bring
A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
Your insurance card and photo ID
Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
Vaccination records, especially for children
2
During: questions to ask
Is this something you can treat, or should I see a specialist?
What screenings am I due for at my age?
What would make you want to see me sooner?
How do I reach the office between visits?
3
After: what to keep track of
New symptoms and when they started
How you feel after any change your doctor suggested
Questions as they come up, so none are forgotten
After your visit
Keep the plan going between appointments
A family doctor sees you for many small moments over years. Keeping a simple log between visits means each appointment starts from what actually happened, not from memory. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next family medicine doctor appointment in California with a one-page summary and your questions ready.
Log symptoms and side effects by talking
Answers that name their source
One-page visit summary PDF
Health records stay on your iPhone
Emerge Care never diagnoses or replaces your doctor.
Questions
How do I find a family medicine doctor in California?
This page lists 50 family medicine doctors practising in California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Rosa and Riverside, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.
Do I need a referral to see a family medicine doctor in California?
It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.
What should I bring to my first family medicine doctor appointment?
A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; Vaccination records, especially for children.
Can a family medicine doctor be my primary care doctor?
Yes. Family medicine doctors are primary care doctors for people of all ages.
Do family doctors see children?
Yes. Unlike internists, family medicine doctors are trained to care for children as well as adults.
