Noe Valley Physician Profiles

Noe Valley Physician Profiles

Upon joining The Noe Valley Clinic, you will be asked to select one of the following physicians to be your primary care provider. All of our physicians are board-certified in primary care specialties and have trained at leading academic institutions across the country.

Additionally, each of our physicians works closely with a trusted nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA). Our NPs and PAs have advanced training in primary care, and their presence on your medical team means that you will always have access to an expert who knows you well.

We listen carefully, and tailor our tests and treatments to your unique needs. We always take time to provide explanations and answer questions, so that you clearly understand your options and our advice.  We want you to be a full partner in your health care experience.

Noe Valley

Spencer Blackman, MD

Spencer Blackman, MD

Expertise
Adolescent Medicine
Annual Physicals
Birth Control Counseling
Diabetes, Hypertension, Lipid Disorders
Diet and Nutrition Counseling
Integrative Medicine
Lifestyle Modification
Men's Health
Mind Body Medicine
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Preventive Health and Education
Skin Rashes and Biopsy
Sports Injuries
Stress Management

Spencer is a board-certified, UCSF-trained family practice physician who believes in relationship-centered, integrative family and community medicine—blending a traditional sensibility with up-to-date knowledge. His practice goals include getting to know his patients well, focusing on prevention as well as treatment, and empowering his patients in their health care decision-making. Prior to joining Noe Clinic, he cared for patients at the Sports Medicine and Injury Center at Kaiser Permanente and the Mills Peninsula Medical Group. Spencer's other interests include cooking, music, golf and spending time with family and friends.

Sue Kim, MD

Sue Kim, MD

Specialty
Internal Medicine
Expertise
Annual Physicals
Diet and Nutrition Counseling
Integrative Medicine
Integrative Oncology
Preventive Health and Education
Sports Injuries
Sue is a board certified internist with expertise in managing a wide range of conventional medical conditions as well as in complementary and alternative medicine, including nutrition and herbs. After receiving her MD, she received a master's degree in Epidemiology (the study of the distribution of diseases) from Stanford University and completed an internal medicine residency at Brown University. Sue is also board-certified in Hematology (blood diseases) and has additional training in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and medical acupuncture. She enjoys providing her patients with information on preventive health, nutrition, and lifestyle management. Sue speaks Korean and has a variety of outside pursuits, including Chinese Calligraphy/Brush Painting, photography, and running.
Alex Tan, ND

Alex Tan, ND

Specialty
Naturopathic Medicine
Expertise
ADD/ADHD
Allergies and Eczema
Annual Physicals
Autism
Depression
Digestive Disorders
Fatigue
HIV
Hormone Imbalance
Immune Wellness
Infertility
Insomnia
Menopause
Weight Management

Alex received his naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University and completed his clinical training in family medicine at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle, one of the leading naturopathic medical centers in the United States. He also did specialized training in integrative cancer care at the Highline Hospital Cancer Center and in women’s health. He is a certified Defeat Autism Now doctor.

Alex spends time with his patients to address the underlying causes of health complaints, not just treating symptoms. He believes in combining the best that conventional and alternative medicine has to offer; and uses an eclectic set of therapies to re-establish health for his patients which may include diet, lifestyle modifications, herbal medicine, i.v. therapies, hormones, hydrotherapy and homeopathy. He can be your primary care doctor or act as a consultant in treating your health problems.

Shaila Schwartz, ND

Shaila Schwartz, ND

Specialty
Naturopathic Medicine
Expertise
ADD/ADHD/Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Allergies (Environmental & Food), Asthma, Eczema
Annual Physical
Anxiety, Depression, Sleeping Disorders
Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Weight Management
Digestive Disorders
Endocrine Imbalances
General Health & Wellness
Immune System Boosting
Mental and/or Emotional Stress
Pregnancy Preparation, Infertility, Postpartum Support
Women's Health

Shaila is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in primary care and complementary medicine. Recognizing the uniqueness of every individual, she focuses on a personalized approach to healthcare. She strongly believes in educating her patients on the "root cause" of their ailments/illnesses and strives to encourage balance between the mental, emotional, and physical state of the individual to obtain optimal health. Shaila completed her academic and clinical training at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, the leading school of Naturopathic Medicine in Canada. She is a professional member of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP).

Jade Schechter, MD and Sarah Maxwell, PA-C

Jade Schechter, MD and Sarah Maxwell, PA-C

Specialty
Family Practice
Expertise
Annual Physical
Integrative Medicine
Preventive Health and Education
Skin Rashes
Sports Injuries
Travel Vaccination
Women's Health

Jade is a Bay Area native with training completed at Stanford and Tufts University. She’s an AOA scholar with specialized expertise in integrative medicine, preventive health education, and women’s health. She is a family physician who partners with patients to work on effective strategies for lifestyle change, nutrition and stress management as well as health promotion.

Sarah Maxwell, a San Francisco native, works with Jade and manages almost all other clinical issues for established patients including allergies, colds, sports injuries, well-women exams, birth control management, blood pressure management and follow-up care. She also helps coordinate laboratory testing and results notification.

Jenny-Viva Collisson, MD

Jenny-Viva Collisson, MD

Specialty
Mind-Body Medicine
Expertise
Behavioral Change
Depression and Anxiety
Diet and Nutrition
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
Energy Psychology
Fears and Phobias
Functional Medicine
Mind-Body Interventions
Integrative and Holistic Medicine
Relationship Problems
Stress Management
Weight Management
Women's Health

Jenny-Viva specializes in Mind-Body and Integrative Medicine. She earned her medical degree from UCLA and completed Family Medicine residency training at UCSF. She is board certified in Family Medicine and Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She has extensive experience in holistic and integrative medicine, nutrition, and mind-body approaches. She works with patients to help them access healing and individual transformation in their health and lives. She helps patients uncover and eliminate core issues and limiting beliefs that have prevented them from making changes in the past and having the healthy, vibrant, joyful life they deserve.

Jeannie Bianchi, LAc

Jeannie Bianchi, LAc

Specialty
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Expertise
Women's Health
Pregnancy & Post-Partum Care
Digestive Complaints
Pain Conditions
Blood Sugar Balance
Jeannie works with a wide range of chronic health conditions. She uses Chinese medicine to diagnose and treat both symptoms and the root cause of imbalance, and believes in combining the best of Eastern and Western medical approaches.  She also encourages and educates about dietary change and nutrition as an essential part of health.
Michelle Kuroda, LAc

Michelle Kuroda, LAc

Specialty
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Expertise
Allergies and Sinusitis
Gastrointestinal issues
Headaches (migraine, tension)
Infertility
Insomnia and Sleeping Disorders
Menstrual Irregularity
Symptoms of Menopause

Michelle gets outstanding results for patients with chronic health conditions, especially those with insomnia, gastrointestinal and allergy symptoms. Using a combination of acupuncture and Chinese herbs, she works with the root of your body's imbalances to help restore your overall well-being.

Karyn Duggan, CNC

Karyn Duggan, CNC

Specialty
Nutrition
Expertise
Blood Pressure
Blood Sugar Regulation
Cholesterol Management
Depression
Digestive disorders
General Health & Wellness
Type II Diabetes Management
Weight control & weight loss resistance
Karyn is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and a firm believer in the fact that what we eat has the capacity to influence everything from our daily mood and humor to our overall health profile and longevity. With qualifications from the California State certified Bauman College, and the London based British College of Nutrition and Health, Karyn takes a holistic and comprehensive approach to nutrition. She is a compassionate listener and helps clients achieve their individual health goals by designing realistic, practical approaches to nutrition. As a Certified Natural Chef Karyn also helps clients see just how easy it is to prepare and eat nutritious food, and facilitates dietary modifications if/when necessary.