Drew E. Maris, MD, DAAFM
Family Medicine

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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.
Long Beach, CA
Clinical Psychiatry 1997-1998
Sacramento, CA
Family Medicine 2001-2003
Sacramento, CA
2000-2001
Irvine, CA
Doctorate of Medicine 2000
San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Chemistry 1996
Magna Cum Laude
Diplomate, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative
Certified Hakomi Psychotherapist and Teacher
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 Hopice & Palliative Medicine
California Medical Association (Santa Cruz County Chapter)
Hakomi Education Network Hakomi Institute
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
The office of Drew E. Maris, MD, DAAFM
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 |
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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.