--- title: "Dr. John M. Boggs | Infectious Disease Specialist in Palo Alto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. John M. Boggs, M.D. practices Infectious Disease, HIV Disease Specialist, and Concierge Medicine in Palo Alto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-m-boggs-1046236907" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. John M. Boggs, M.D. ![John M. Boggs, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/gF2-aZHD1P3cEHUgQv6yWEFNZ8JV745lh7UMl3C40Ik/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(309 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # John M. Boggs, M.D. ## Infectious Disease - New patients, please call for availability ## HIV Disease Specialist - New patients, please call for availability ## Concierge Medicine - New patients, please call for availability [49 Wells AvenueLevel 3Palo Alto, CA 94301](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49+Wells+Avenue+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-614-3299](tel:+16506143299) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-m-boggs-1046236907#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-m-boggs-1046236907#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-m-boggs-1046236907#provider-locations) ## About Dr. Boggs Languages English Gender Male Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care Dr. Boggs’ philosophy of care is working together with the patient on developing a course for their health. This could include home care visits, visits arranging home help, orchestrating ER care, or intervening sooner to prevent hospitalization. “I really enjoy that at Encina, we have the time, and can take the time, to listen, to have the chance to work together with the patient, to develop that two-way relationship, which allows for open communication.”. ### Professional highlights Board of Trustees, Channing House. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Boggs is married and has two sons. He enjoys cycling, occasionally to work, reading, traveling, hiking, and tennis. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California, San Diego **Internship:** University of Washington, Seattle **Residency:** University of Washington, Seattle **Fellowship:** Infectious Disease, University of California, San Francisco Medical Center **Special training:** ABMS Certified - Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease; Certified by the American Academy of HIV 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 [Palo Alto - 49 Wells Building](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-49-wells-building-druker-building-1043247163) 49 Wells Avenue Level 3 Palo Alto, CA 94301 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49+Wells+Avenue+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) [650-614-3299](tel:+16506143299) ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Conditions - 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