--- title: "Dr. Adrian Tabares | Sports Medicine Doctor in Sacramento, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Adrian Tabares, M.D., CAQSM, RMSK practices Sports Medicine and Family Medicine in Sacramento, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-adrian-tabares-1046247724" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Adrian Tabares, M.D., CAQSM, RMSK ![Adrian Tabares, M.D., CAQSM, RMSK](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/QC_5487I-Qu8zmMv2NHqVzHq-DtbsDHiehOyOdRMB3E/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(513 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Adrian Tabares, M.D., CAQSM, RMSK ## Sports Medicine - New patients, please call for availability ## Family Medicine - Not accepting new patients [1651 Exposition Blvd.Suite 201Sacramento, CA 95815](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1651+Exposition+Blvd.+Sacramento%2C+CA+95815+US) ## Schedule appointment [916-731-7770](tel:+19167317770) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-adrian-tabares-1046247724#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-adrian-tabares-1046247724#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-adrian-tabares-1046247724#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-adrian-tabares-1046247724#provider-services) ## About Dr. Tabares Languages English Gender Male Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care I am passionate about providing comprehensive, evidence-based primary care, including non-operative management of musculoskeletal conditions, keeping people healthy and active so they can continue to lead the life they desire. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, I enjoy exercise, including organized events such as triathlons and century rides. I also enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, reading, hiking, SCUBA diving and travel. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Wisconsin Medical School **Internship:** University of California, Davis **Residency:** University of California, Davis **Fellowship:** University of California, San Diego, Sports Medicine ## Board certifications - Sports Medicine - Family Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Sutter Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Arden Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/arden-care-center-2030745967) 1651 Exposition Blvd. Suite 201 Sacramento, CA 95815 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1651+Exposition+Blvd.+Sacramento%2C+CA+95815+US) [916-731-7770](tel:+19167317770) 916-731-7771 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Annual physical exam - Arthritis of the Hip and Knee - Intrauterine Device Insertion - Joint injections - Minor Office Procedures - Non-Surgical Management of Orthopedic Problems - Preventive Care - Soft Tissue Injection - Sports Conditioning - Sports injury prevention - Ultrasound-Guided Injections - [Well-Child Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/well-child-care) ### Conditions - Achilles paratenonitis - [Ankle injuries](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/foot-and-ankle) - [Ankle pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/foot-and-ankle) - Arm Problems - Arthritis of the knee - [Complex Hand and Wrist Injuries](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hand-wrist-elbow) - Elbow arthritis - Foot injuries - Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - Inflammatory arthritis in the hip - Injured Rotator Cuff - Insertional achilles tendinopathy - Knee disorders - [Men's Health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/mens-health) - Meniscal Injury - Overuse Injuries - Shoulder impingement syndrome - Shoulder labral tear - Sprain - Tar burns - [Tendonitis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/tendon-and-ligament-repair) - Tennis elbow - Women's foot health ### Reasons for visit - Adolescent Athletes - Annual checkup - Pediatric Sports Medicine - Preventive Medicine Consultation - [Sports medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-medicine) - Wilderness Medicine - [Women's health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/womens-health) - Women's Sports Medicine ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Sports medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-medicine) - [Family medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/family-medicine) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Sports+Medicine%22%2C%22Family+Medicine%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Arden+Care+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A38.59581676654521%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.43169599690685%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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