Dr. Eric Swagel
Dr. Eric Swagel has helped shape Private Medical’s approach to primary care around strong physician relationships, clinical rigor, and continuity.
As both a practicing physician and medical leader, he has worked to create an environment where doctors can exercise independent clinical judgment, collaborate with colleagues, and remain personally accountable to their members. A Tufts University graduate, he earned a master’s degree in plant biology at UC Berkeley before attending medical school at UCLA. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at UCSF, where he subsequently served on the faculty and received numerous awards for his work as a clinician, educator, and mentor. He and his wife live in San Francisco, where they raised their three sons.
Exceptional physicians. A different model of care.
Our physicians bring deep clinical expertise, rigorous training, and a shared commitment to knowing the people they care for. Our primary care physicians maintain deliberately small patient panels, giving them the time to build meaningful relationships, think ahead, and take personal responsibility for your health.
Supported by experienced care teams, specialist colleagues, and an extensive external specialist network, they combine deeply personal attention with the reach and resources of a broader, independent practice. Together, they help members navigate complex healthcare decisions and thoughtfully evaluate advances in medicine, with clinical judgment and patient safety at the forefront.