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Jesus Roland M. Gatpolintan, M.D.

Internal Medicine

  • Accepting patients graduating out of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Pediatric department.

HIV Disease Specialist

  • Not accepting new patients

About Dr. Gatpolintan

LanguagesEnglish, Visayan, Tagalog, and Spanish
GenderMale
Ages treatedAdults only
Uses My Health Online for scheduling and messaging
Offers video visits for existing patients

Approach to care

Dr. Jesus Roland Gatpolintan practice philosophy focuses on caring for the whole person—understanding how individuals become ill, how they heal, and how they maintain wellness. While a patient’s physical health may often be grounded in science, he recognizes that their psychosocial background plays a vital role in shaping who they are. He is mindful that modern healthcare can be burdened by administrative demands and bureaucracy, which can risk reducing patients to problems to be solved quickly. In those moments, he reminds himself to approach each patient with compassion, asking how he would care for them if they were a member of his own family. His philosophy is grounded in respect, honesty, and genuine concern. He begins by listening carefully and ensuring that patients are active participants in their own care. He strives to remain grateful for a profession he considers his vocation, guided by the core principles that led him to medicine: respect for human dignity, kindness, and consideration for others. He considers it a privilege to combine cutting-edge medicine with patient-centered care to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. He believes that optimal healthcare results from a true partnership between patient and physician—one built on trust, mutual respect, and shared goals. This partnership requires patient empowerment, active advocacy, and a shared sense of responsibility and accountability. To ensure he provides the highest standard of care, he is committed to ongoing learning through continuous reading and research, staying current with the rapidly evolving field of medicine. He is also open to integrating complementary and alternative therapies when appropriate, always guided by evidence-based evaluation. Additionally, he sees his role as a patient advocate, helping individuals navigate an increasingly complex healthcare system.

Professional highlights

He emphasizes the importance of education, believing that well-informed patients are better equipped to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Education and training

Medical school: University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Residency: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
Fellowship: Infectious Disease, University of California, Irvine

Board certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease

Affiliations

Medical groups

  • Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

Other

  • Mills-Peninsula Division

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