Dr. RICHARD KANER, M.D. | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
About
Dr. Richard Kaner, MD, is a board‑certified internist and geriatrician who has been practicing medicine for more than four decades. He earned his MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1984 and completed his internal medicine residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. Dr. Kaner helped launch the Overlake Senior Health Center (1999‑2012) and later co‑founded Bellevue Medical Partners, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice that emphasizes long‑term doctor‑patient relationships, generous appointment times, and transparent, membership‑based pricing.
At Bellevue Medical Partners, Dr. Kaner focuses on personalized, whole‑person care for adults, integrating preventive health, chronic‑disease management, and geriatric expertise. He believes that the DPC model allows him to spend the time needed to understand each patient’s unique health goals, coordinate specialty care when required, and keep care affordable without the constraints of traditional insurance billing.
Education
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (1984)
Residency: Internal Medicine - Scripps Mercy Hospital (San Diego CA)
- Residency Internal Medicine - Scripps Mercy Hospital (San Diego CA)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: M.D.
Specialty: Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
Board Certified: Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Years in Practice: 42+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1437226750 Active
Primary License: Washington (WA) - MD00024795
Community Involvement
Dr. Kaner helped start and run the Overlake Senior Health Center (1999‑2012) and continues to serve the Bellevue community through his Direct Primary Care practice, providing leadership and volunteer care for older adults.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2002