--- title: "Dr. Gurpreet Sarao | Family Doctor in San Jose, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Gurpreet Sarao, M.D., MPH practices Family Medicine in San Jose, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-gurpreet-sarao-1046236446" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Gurpreet Sarao, M.D., MPH ![Gurpreet Sarao, M.D., MPH](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/9bgI7I9formjPp1FwMY1xhSC04N0wCrlMMyuUpV7CdM/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(291 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Gurpreet Sarao, M.D., MPH ## Family Medicine - Accepting new patients [6399 San Ignacio AvenueSuite 100San Jose, CA 95119](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=6399+San+Ignacio+Avenue+San+Jose%2C+CA+95119+US) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-gurpreet-sarao-1046236446#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-gurpreet-sarao-1046236446#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-gurpreet-sarao-1046236446#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-gurpreet-sarao-1046236446#provider-services) ## About Dr. Sarao Languages English, Hindi, and Punjabi Gender Female 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 Dr. Gurpreet Sarao's philosophy is to promote health and emphasize preventive care for her patients. She enjoys practicing family medicine and caring for individuals and families across all stages of life. She follows evidence‑based medicine to effectively manage medical conditions and support long‑term health and well‑being. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Sarao enjoys spending time with her twin boys, family and travel. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India **Internship:** Virtua Family Medicine Residency, Voorhees, NJ **Residency:** Virtua Family Medicine Residency, Voorhees, NJ ## Board certifications - Family Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation 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 (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - 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 Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - 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 (24 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 CalPERS Limited Network - 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 [Sutter Santa Teresa Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-santa-teresa-care-center-2058384548) 6399 San Ignacio Avenue Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95119 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=6399+San+Ignacio+Avenue+San+Jose%2C+CA+95119+US) [800-478-8837](tel:+18004788837) 408-523-3629 Sunday Closed Monday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Annual physical exam - Minor Office Procedures - Preventive Care - [Well-Child Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/well-child-care) ### Conditions - Adolescent Health and Development ### Reasons for visit - After-Hours Availability - Annual checkup - Cultural Competency - Diverse Patients - Geriatric care - Preventive Medicine Consultation - [Urgent Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/urgent-care) - [Women's health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/womens-health) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [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%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+Sutter+Santa+Teresa+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%3A37.23385312685387%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.78706718612646%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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