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Dr. Edward Kobayashi provides family-centered primary care to patients of all ages, ranging from newborns to the elderly. He has particular interests in medical education and mentorship, social justice, quality improvement in health care, palliative care and finding meaning in the practice of medicine.

Kobayashi earned his medical degree from the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. He completed a residency in family and community medicine at UCSF. During medical school and his residency, he participated in projects to encourage high-performing health care teams and reduce health disparities.

Kobayashi enjoys mentoring high school and pre-medical students who are interested in the intersection of healthcare, community engagement and social justice. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and California Academy of Family Physicians. In his free time, he practices meditation; plays taiko drums; and explores the outdoors with his family and rescue dog, Penelope.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine, 2020

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Family Medicine, 2020

  • Internship

    UCSF, Family Medicine, 2018

  • Education

    Quinnipiac University School of Medicine, 2017

  • Languages

    Japanese

    English

Building relationships and community brings me joy. I am driven to empower people to achieve better health and peace of mind.

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    119 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 31, 2025
    Dr. Kobayashi delivers exceptional care. He listens to my concerns with empathy and compassion. I couldn't ask for a better provider.
    Mar 15, 2025
    Dr K is great. So glad I found him as my new primary
    Mar 13, 2025
    Dr. Kobayashi always cares about his patients and provides excellent care to us. He listens attentively to our concerns and asks pertinent questions in order to provide us with the best possible care. He is an incredible doctor and I am so lucky and grateful that he is my doctor!
    Mar 06, 2025
    Dr Kobayashi understands his patients. He explains everything. You will the clinic assured that you are in very good hands.
    Feb 28, 2025
    Dr Kobayashi is very personable
    Feb 16, 2025
    It is always a pleasure to see and consult with Dr. Kobayashi. He really does listen to my concerns and make necessary and appropriate recommendations. He prints out information for me to take home and follow-up on regarding my concern. I highly recommend Dr. Kobayashi to my friends and family.
    Oct 24, 2024
    I love that Dr. Kobayashi is my primary care physician. He listens to my concerns and makes recommendations. He makes follow-up calls to explain test results. My healthcare under Dr. Kobayashi is truly a partnership. I cannot be more happy.
    Oct 19, 2024
    Dr. Kobayashi listened to my concerns and answered all my questions. He was personable and professional. He is the best primary care doctor I have ever had!
    Oct 15, 2024
    My care provider is the best
    Aug 18, 2024
    Love my doctor. I have recommended him to all my friends and family.
    Aug 17, 2024
    Dr. Kobayashi is an excellent physician. He listens very closely to my comments and questions
    Aug 10, 2024
    Dr Kobayashi is exceptional he is friendly and caring and takes time to provide an explanation . He also follows up which sets him apart.
    Jul 24, 2024
    Dr. Kobayashi is the best doctor I have ever seen. He has given me the best care, advice and treatment that I have ever received. Recently, I have had some serious medical issues and Dr. Kobayashi has coordinated my care and because of his exceptional treatment I am healing. I am so grateful to Dr. Kobayashi because he cares about his patients!
    Jul 21, 2024
    It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Kobayashi regarding my health. He listens to my concerns, explains options that I have, and respects my decisions regarding options offered. Our visits are always cordial. He makes follow-up calls to explain test results that put my mind at ease. I very much appreciate his approach to my medical care. He is like your neighborhood doctor of old.
    Jul 11, 2024
    Dr Kobayashi is very nice and an excellent provider.
    May 13, 2024
    Excellent doctor.
    Apr 19, 2024
    Dr. Kobayashi is the best doctor I have ever had. He listens to me, he provides proper treatment or referrals to the appropriate doctor and above all he cares about his patients. I have been dealing with many medical issues and Dr. Kobayashi has been there every step of the way for me to help me and heal me!
    Dec 16, 2023
    All concerns were answered
    Dec 02, 2023
    The appoint was a bit fast.
    Nov 29, 2023
    Dr. Kobayashi was great as usual - caring clinician, listened to my concerns, explained options clearly, made me feel involved in my decisions.
    Nov 25, 2023
    Dr. Kobayashi is excellent he listens and cares. Also, his instructions on how to care for a particular health issue is both informative and educational. My kids are always happy to see Dr. Kobayashi.
    Nov 20, 2023
    I instantly felt comforted & comfortable with him. He explained things simply, clearly and thoroughly.
    Nov 04, 2023
    Excellent visit.
    Oct 09, 2023
    My care provider is excellent, explain my concerns and give opinions on how to deal with my issues.
    Sep 24, 2023
    My care provider Dr. Kobayashi is very friendly, sincere, kind and helpful. Explain thing such as problem or condition are very clearly. I deeply appreciated him.
    Sep 21, 2023
    Care Provider was very kindness and sincerity speaks English slowly made me easy to understanding.
    Sep 08, 2023
    Dr. Kobaya is an excellent provider; he listens, is not rushed, and provides thorough, thoughtful, collaborative care.
    Aug 21, 2023
    My interaction with Dr. Kobayashi is always a pleasure. He thoroughly explained the results of my stress test, including the abbreviated medical terminologies that were relevant. I came away reassured and confident. As always, he respects my personal opinion and decisions while still providing strong recommendations. I have recommended and will continue to recommend Dr. Kobayashi and UCSF to friends.
    Aug 17, 2023
    Dr. Kobayashi is indeed a very good and professional doctor
    Aug 05, 2023
    The provider was precise to repeat the problems I was having medically, for clarification. Then, entered into chart notes.
    Aug 04, 2023
    Wonderful experience
    Jun 27, 2023
    Dr. Kobayashi is very good and really concern about his patients well being. He explained my health very thoroughly and answered my concerns.
    Jun 16, 2023
    Dr K. Is great but I wish he was more easily accessible. Although he sent me to the ER because that would be the next best option to get to see a neurosurgeon immediately, he always shows he cares and his concerns and seems to take precaution. Not his fault the ucsf system is not better with appointment availability across the system
    May 28, 2023
    I really appreciate Dr. Kobayashi. He has excellent bedside manner and was very attentive. He listened to all my concerns about my child and answered them thoroughly. Felt heard and confident in his medical care.

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