Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

Hospitals and Health CareCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) operates as one of the nation’s largest multi-specialty physician groups, based in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 1930 as the Palo Alto Medical Clinic, the organization now includes more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practice clinicians across more than 40 specialties. PAFMG functions within the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF)/Sutter Health, a non-profit system that provides operational and administrative support and access to modern technology, enabling clinicians to care for more than one million patients. 

The group serves communities across Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties. It has a long history of recognized quality, earning Top Quality recognition from the Integrated Healthcare Association for more than 20 consecutive years and receiving the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine Gold recognition for 2025–2026 for using data-driven strategies to reduce physician burnout and support clinician well-being. Positioned within the hospitals and health care industry, PAFMG operates as a large, integrated care network that prioritizes high-quality, patient-centered care across a broad geographic area.

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