Our Philosophy

At The Noe Valley Clinic, we believe in some basic principles that guide our actions as well as our expectations of you as our patient. It is our hope that these principles will help you live a longer, healthier, and happier life.

Guiding Principles

• Medicine is more than just drugs and scalpels. We believe that your health is influenced by a combination of physical, spiritual, and environmental factors. Our long-term goal is to support you along all of these dimensions.
• Your health care is personal and private. Every patient has his or her own unique needs. We do our best to meet your needs, and we will keep your records confidential and secure.
• One cook in the kitchen. Of the many doctors you may see, we believe that one of them should be accountable for your well-being: your Personal Physician.
• We should talk. Medicine is full of complex choices among treatment options. To help you make good decisions, we offer clear explanations, solid evidence, and time for discussion.
• Accessibility is critical. You should never have to wait weeks or months for health care. We can see you when you need to be seen, and we will happily answer your questions via email or telephone. We’re even building systems to allow you to access to your personal healthcare records whenever you need them.