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$625.00*
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$1,250.00*
Annual
$2,500.00*
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About Drew E. Maris, MD, DAAFM

In partnering with you, my goal is to use my expertise to help you achieve positive health outcomes. I like to orient myself with the whole person and the systems they are in rather than just focusing on one’s symptoms or condition. I will help you prioritize your health and the areas that are important to you. 

I am body affirming and LGBTIQNB welcoming. As a family, hospice and palliative care physician, I am able to partner with you and your family through all stages of life. I can connect you with appropriate care in eastern, functional and somatic modalities as fits your orientation and need. I bring my heart into the room with each and every patient, giving you the time you need and the space to tell your story in order to help provide and develop the personal care we all deserve. And my MDVIP-affiliated practice, often compared to a concierge medicine practice, offers conveniences like same- or next-day appointments. 

I am a certified Hakomi therapist and teacher (somatic psychotherapy). Additionally, with over 12 years as a hospice medical director, I understand the challenges of end of life. My passions are teaching and powerlifting, and I offer community education around various topics, such as exercise and nutrition. The four cornerstones of wellness that I bring are movement, rest, nutrition (momentary and broad) and hydration. 

I am affiliated with MarinHealth Medical Center (formerly Marin General) and serve the following areas: Marin County, including the towns of Belvedere, Bolinas, Corte Madera, Dillon Beach, Fairfax, Forest Knolls, Greenbrae, Inverness, Kentfield, Lagunitas, Larkspur, Marin City, Marshall, Mill Valley, Nicasio, Novato, Olema, Point Reyes, Ross, San Anselmo, San Geronimo, San Rafael, Sausalito, Stinson Beach, Tiburon, Tomales and Woodacre. I also serve Santa Cruz County, including the towns of Santa Cruz, Capitola, Watsonville, Aptos, Felton and Scotts Valley.

Fellowship

VA Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
Clinical Psychiatry 1997-1998

Residency

Catholic Healthcare West - Methodist Hospital
Sacramento, CA
Family Medicine 2001-2003

Internship

Catholic Healthcare West - Methodist Hospital
Sacramento, CA
2000-2001

Medical School

Univeristy of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
Doctorate of Medicine 2000

Undergraduate

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Chemistry 1996
Magna Cum Laude

Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine
Diplomate, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative 
Certified Hakomi Psychotherapist and Teacher

Drew E. Maris, MD, Leigh-Anne Fraley, PA-C. Hospice Utilization in Santa Cruz County, Stanford University Symposium on Community Health; January 2014
Drew E. Maris, MD Forward; Love Against Hate: As It Relates to Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgenders as Reflected in the Twenty-First Century Book II; Donald F. Eischen, Ph.D.;  Jones Harvest Publishing, 2009.
Drew E. Maris, MD Forward; Love Against Hate: As It Relates to Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgenders as Reflected in the Twenty-First Century Book I; Donald F. Eischen, Ph.D.;  Jones Harvest Publishing, 2008.
Kenneth N. Sokolski, MD, Chona Green, MD, Drew E. Maris, and Edward M. DeMet. Gabapentin As An Adjunct to Standard Mood Stabilizers in Outpatients with Mixed Bipolar Symptomatology. Annals of Clinical Psychiatry, 1999 Dec;11 (4):217-22.
Drew E. Maris, Alan Hurlburt. Marin AIDS Support Network: Information and Referral Manual, San Rafael, CA, 1989.

American Academy of Family Physicians, Physicians for Social Responsibility
American Academy of Hopice & Palliative Medicine
California Medical Association (Santa Cruz County Chapter)
Hakomi Education Network Hakomi Institute

California

Family Medicine Interest Group
Complementary Medicine Club
Sacramento Adopt-a-School
Board of Advisors, The Rainbow Bridge Initiative, Inc.
UC Irvine Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Multicultural Issues
Ad hoc National Committee on Government Medicare Hospice Reform
Hospice Caring Santa Cruz
Physician Advisory Committee Board Member the Santa Cruz Diversity Center
Director of Information, Referral Service for the Marin AIDS Support Network
Volunteer Faculty, Stanford University Physician Assistant Program 
Guest lecturer Cabrillo College, Santa Cruz County, California
Sacred Dying Community Advisory Board - Physician member
Cabrillo College Medical Assistant Program

Benefits of joining Dr. Maris's practice with MDVIP

MDVIP Wellness Program
Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.
Better Doctor-Patient Relationship
97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Maris quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Maris by phone after-hours and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Maris when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
Medical Centers of Excellence
For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

The office of Drew E. Maris, MD, DAAFM

Primary Office
155 Andersen Drive Suite 1108
San Rafael, CA 94901
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Hours
Mon 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
I thought that my pain was really not serious to the extent that it was. I was really more concerned that it was something that required some routinely consultation, with my doctor, Drew Maris. I never thought that it may need an immediate emergency check. Well, I saw Dr Maris in the next hour and after a check on the issue, he told me, 'OK, this may require immediate ultrasound test and…
J-M
April 4, 2024
When my doctor retired after 18 years, naturally I was concerned about starting over with Dr. Drew E. Maris, a new MDVIP physician. As a senior with multiple complex medical conditions, to put my life in the hands of Dr. Maris was a giant step into the unknown. One of my early encounters was following a broken wrist. In order to have much needed orthopedic surgery, It was required to have a…
Shar
February 10, 2024

Reviews from the web

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09/30/2024 Esperanza Alvarez
He was my doctor and my family is well here in Santa Cruz he was a great doctor we miss you a lot dr Mari’s .
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02/23/2025 Shar S. Carlyle
Highly recommend Dr. Maris. He is an exceptional clinician who truly listens to the patient, and has provided invaluable medical advice.
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02/18/2023 Arlene Elischer
Dr. Drew Maris was analytical and very competent. I came in with a serious backache. He was empathetic about my problem, and very thorough in his questioning and examination. He massaged my spine and somehow adjusted my back. I left relieved of both my pain and anxiety. Best experience I had with a medical professional in a long time.
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11/12/2024 Nancy Pollock
Dr Maris is an authentic human of great intelligence with valuable resources saving my husband and my life🙏🏻
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10/09/2023 Edie Dagley
Excellent in every way . Listens , is really smart , funny , compassionate . Staff is excellent - so responsive and caring
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10/24/2022 Patrick Mccann
REALLY rude office staff . Not sure if the doc is any good . Couldn't get past rude staff .

Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.

Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.

MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.