--- title: "Dr. Alexander B. Walton | Family Doctor in San Francisco, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Alexander B. Walton, M.D. practices Family Medicine and HIV Disease Specialist in San Francisco, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alexander-b-walton-2079195095" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Alexander B. Walton, M.D. ![Alexander B. Walton, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/MiSF5Gx0-q98NgsRqDU6lggO5RJjsfXMiKPBawDH2pY/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Alexander B. Walton, M.D. ## Family Medicine - Accepting new patients ## HIV Disease Specialist - Accepting new patients [350 Rhode Island StreetSuite 200San Francisco, CA 94103](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=350+Rhode+Island+Street+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94103+US) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alexander-b-walton-2079195095#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alexander-b-walton-2079195095#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alexander-b-walton-2079195095#provider-locations) ## About Dr. Walton Languages English Gender Nonbinary Ages treated 14 + years 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 Dr. Walton views medicine as a partnership—one where each patient's autonomy, lived experience, and personal goals shape healthcare decisions. They strive to foster an inclusive, compassionate clinical environment where open dialogue is always encouraged. Grounded in trauma-informed care and harm reduction, Dr. Walton provides affirming, non-judgmental primary care. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Tulane University School of Medicine **Internship:** UC Davis Medical Center, Family Medicine **Residency:** UC Davis Medical Center, Family Medicine ## Board certifications - Family Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Sutter West Bay 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 (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) **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 [Potrero Hill Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/potrero-hill-care-center-1043247053) 350 Rhode Island Street Suite 200 San Francisco, CA 94103 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=350+Rhode+Island+Street+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94103+US) [415-600-5400](tel:+14156005400) 415-369-1393 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 Closed 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 Closed Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Abscess Drainage - Annual physical exam - Birth control - Contraception Removal - Cyst Removal - HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis - Intrauterine Device Insertion - Intrauterine Device Removal - Laceration Repair - Skin biopsy - [Wound care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/wound-care) ### Conditions - Acquired immune deficiency syndrome - Anxiety - Birth Control - Cardiovascular disease - [Chronic kidney disease (CKD)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/chronic-kidney-disease) - Chronic Primary Hypertension - Depression - [Diabetes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/diabetes) - [Eating disorder](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/eating-disorder-treatment) - [Heart failure](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/heart-failure) - Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Hypothyroidism - [Menopause](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/menopause-care) - Menstrual Problems - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome - Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) - Sexually transmitted infection (STI) - Substance Use Disorder - Trouble sleeping - Urinary Disorders - Voice and Gender Incongruence ### Reasons for visit - Adolescent Medicine - Annual checkup - Chronic disease management - Contraceptive Management - Preventive Medicine - Sexual Medicine - [Women's health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/womens-health) ## 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%22Family+Medicine%22%2C%22HIV+Disease+Specialist%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+Potrero+Hill+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%3A37.765086717481864%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.40310442539943%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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