--- title: "Dr. Sashi Amara | Internal Medicine Doctor in San Mateo, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Sashi Amara, M.D., FACP practices Internal Medicine in San Mateo, CA" url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sashi-amara-1046243122" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Sashi Amara, M.D., FACP ![Sashi Amara, M.D., FACP](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/dPd6S-SOzEH8NdwjAX2kXf966Y_4WBeADCVJ29qhMCE/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(648 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Sashi Amara, M.D., FACP ## Internal Medicine - Not accepting new patients - Existing Patients Only [50 South San Mateo DriveFloor 4San Mateo, CA 94401](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50+South+San+Mateo+Drive+San+Mateo%2C+CA+94401+US) ## Have you seen this provider before? Schedule in My Health Online. [Sign in to schedule](https://myhealthonline.sutterhealth.org/MHO/Scheduling?workflow=ExistingProvider) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sashi-amara-1046243122#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sashi-amara-1046243122#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sashi-amara-1046243122#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sashi-amara-1046243122#provider-services) ## About Dr. Amara Languages English, Hindi, and Telugu Gender Female Ages treated Adults only 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 value doctor-patient relationship and effective communication. I believe in providing a holistic approach to medicine. Being an internist give me a wonderful opportunity to see a variety of medical problems and establish long term relationships with my patients. It is intellectually, as well as emotionally rewarding. ### Professional highlights American College of Physicians, North American Menopause Society & Certified Menopause Practitioner, Diabetes Physician recognition by NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance). ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Amara enjoys an active life with husband and son. She enjoys baking with her son, travel and movies. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Gandhi Medical College, India **Internship:** University of Washington **Residency:** Virginia Mason Medical Center ## Board certifications - Internal Medicine - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ### Other - Mills-Peninsula Division ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (20 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - 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 [San Mateo Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/san-mateo-care-center-1043247262) 50 South San Mateo Drive Floor 4 San Mateo, CA 94401 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50+South+San+Mateo+Drive+San+Mateo%2C+CA+94401+US) [650-652-8500](tel:+16506528500) 650-652-8501 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 ### Reasons for visit - Annual checkup ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Internal medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/internal-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%22Internal+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+San+Mateo+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%3A37.566113299020486%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.32644657285475%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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