Dr. SHANE PATTERSON, M.D. | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Shane Patterson has been practicing primary care medicine in the foothills of Amador and Calaveras counties since 2007, delivering family medicine through both private practice and hospital‑based clinics at Mark Twain Medical Center and Sutter Amador Hospital. He founded Gold Country Direct Primary Care in 2017 to restore the direct physician‑patient relationship, offering a membership model that eliminates insurance barriers, provides same‑day appointments, and ensures extended visit times and direct communication via phone, email, or text.
His approach emphasizes personalized, preventive care, focusing on geriatric medicine, obesity management, and the unique challenges of rural health. Dr. Patterson is committed to community involvement, coaching youth soccer, tennis, and basketball, and actively participating in local events alongside his wife Heather and their three daughters in Sutter Creek, California.
Education
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine (2005)
Residency: Surgery - San Joaquin General Hospital (California)
- Internship Surgery - Kern Medical Center (California)
- Residency Surgery - San Joaquin General Hospital (California)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: M.D.
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Years in Practice: 19+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1639367410 Active
Primary License: California (CA) - A101166
Community Involvement
Active community member in Sutter Creek; coaches youth soccer, tennis, and basketball; participates in local events and volunteers with community organizations.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2017