Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

Hospitals and Health CareCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is among the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the nation. Founded in 1930 as the Palo Alto Medical Clinic, PAFMG has grown over nearly a century to include more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practice clinicians across over 40 specialties. 

The group has consistently been recognized for excellence in quality of care and innovation, earning Top Quality recognition from the Integrated Healthcare Association for more than 20 consecutive years. PAFMG is one of only four healthcare organizations on the West Coast to receive the prestigious 2025–2026 American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine Gold recognition. This award highlights health systems that use data-driven strategies to reduce physician burnout and support professional well-being.

PAFMG is aligned with Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF)/Sutter Health, a non-profit healthcare system. Through this partnership, PAFMG receives operational and administrative support, and leverages the latest technology, allowing clinicians to focus on delivering exceptional care to more than one million patients. PAFMG proudly serves communities throughout Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties.

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