Overview
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation for Health Care, Research and Education is a not-for-profit health care organization that is a pioneer in the multispecialty group practice of medicine and outpatient medicine.
PAMF is part of the Sutter Health family of not-for-profit hospitals and physician organizations that share resources and expertise to advance health care quality. Serving more than 100 communities in Northern California, Sutter Health is a regional leader in cardiac care as well as care of women and children, and is a pioneer in advanced patient safety technology.
It is nationally known for its innovations in treatment methods and technology and is a leader in health education. PAMF includes the Health Care Division, staffed by physicians of the Palo Alto Medical Clinic; the Education Division; and the Research Institute. With a total of 455 physicians, the Medical Groups of the Foundation include: Palo Alto Medical Clinic, the Santa Cruz Medical Clinic, and the Camino Medical Group. PAMF physicians were listed among the "Top Docs" by San Francisco Magazine and the "Best in the Valley" by San Jose Magazine.
Peninsula Coast:
Extending from South San Francisco and the Silicon Valley to Santa Cruz, the South Bay/Peninsula Coast is a region that has long enjoyed the synergies of its neighboring cities and world-renowned educational institutions. It is a place where innovation and new technologies continue to shape the world. Intimate communities, excellent school systems and award-winning hospitals--including one of our own--also make this a highly attractive location for those who like living on the leading edge.The Peninsula Coast is also the home of the following Sutter Health facilities
Mills Peninsula Hospital
Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
Menlo Park Surgical Hospital
Palo Alto Medical Foundation