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
- 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
- Specialty
- Internal Medicine
- Expertise
- Annual Physicals
- Diet and Nutrition Counseling
- Integrative Medicine
- Integrative Oncology
- Preventive Health and Education
- Sports Injuries
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Specialty
- Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Expertise
- Women's Health
- Pregnancy & Post-Partum Care
- Digestive Complaints
- Pain Conditions
- Blood Sugar Balance
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
- 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