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Ryan Laponis, MD

Internal Medicine
General Internal Medicine Mount Zion – 1545 Divisadero St.
415-353-7900
Portrait of Ryan Laponis
Portrait of Ryan Laponis
ucsf logo

Ryan Laponis, MD

Internal Medicine
General Internal Medicine Mount Zion – 1545 Divisadero St.
415-353-7900

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About me

Dr. Ryan Laponis is an internal medicine specialist who provides primary care to adults and coordinates care for his patients with complex diseases. His goals are to develop treatment plans that meet his patients' needs and values and to help them navigate the health care system.

In his research, Laponis focuses on medical education. He particularly works on developing and evaluating curricula related to communication between doctors and patients, professionalism and the pursuit of careers in primary care.

Laponis earned his medical degree at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, which recognizes excellence in scholarship and service. He completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF, where he served as chief resident in ambulatory medicine.

Laponis is a member of the Society of General Internal Medicine and is assistant director of UCSF's residency program in primary care internal medicine.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, University of CA at San Francisco School of Med

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, University of CA at San Francisco School of Med

Degree

  • MD, University of California Davis School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Clinical Professor

My expertise

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    112 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 24, 2026

      Dr. Laponis is an excellent physician. He is extremely kind, caring and knowledgeable. He listened to me intently and provided solutions to support me. I have been seeing Dr. Laponis for years and have always received excellent care and support.

    • 4.9 out of 5 Stars
      April 23, 2026

      Can't ask for more! Dr Ryan Christopher Laponis is one of the best Doctors Ive ever encountered!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 18, 2026

      Dr. Laponis really does all the above items every time I see him. I always feel heard and well cared for.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 3, 2026

      Dr Laponis is a very empathetic person who cares deeply about his patient

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 12, 2026

      I wish this provider could be my PCP

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 23, 2025

      Very accessible for any questions before/after. Couldn't be happier with care.

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