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Ryan Laponis
4.9 out of 5 (90)
Ryan Laponis

Ryan Laponis, MD

Internal Medicine

General Internal Medicine at Mount Zion
1545 Divisadero St., First and Second Floors,
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 353-7900
4.9 out of 5 (90)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (90)
Virtual visits available
General Internal Medicine at Mount Zion
1545 Divisadero St., First and Second Floors,
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 353-7900

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.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2011

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2011

  • Internship

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2009

  • Degree

    University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, 2008

  • Languages

    English

I learn so much from my patients and appreciate the trust they afford me.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    90 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 20, 2025
    Dr Laponis is the best. He cares, patience, compassion , and professional. Trusted Dr to me. Thank you!
    Mar 20, 2025
    Dr Laponis is the best primary care doctor I've ever known. He is patient, thorough and very personal. Never hurried, he is interested in my concerns and asks for my feedback. Wonderful, wonderful doctor. I am so happy that he Is my doctor.
    Mar 12, 2025
    Great visit. Very engaged and attentive. Really good post visit email pursuit. Adaptive response to labs to save repeating them.
    Jan 30, 2025
    Very good service
    Jan 09, 2025
    Excellent
    Dec 11, 2024
    Dr. Laponis is outstanding.
    Nov 07, 2024
    Great resident!!! Thank you.
    Oct 30, 2024
    I'm so happy that Dr Laponis is my primary care physician. He's wonderful.
    Oct 14, 2024
    Thoughtful, engaged physician.
    Sep 25, 2024
    Dr Laponis is an exceptional Dr.and a sincere individual.
    Aug 14, 2024
    So grateful for Dr Laponis!!!
    Aug 07, 2024
    Dr. Laponis is a treasure and is the best UCSF provider I have seen in 30 years. His genuine concern, clear advice, and bedside manner are exemplary! We had a very honest conversation !
    Aug 07, 2024
    I feel so listened to and cared about by Dr Laponis.
    Aug 03, 2024
    Great doctor and medical student
    Jun 19, 2024
    Dr. Laponis is a great physician, he listens well and is very responsive.
    May 08, 2024
    Dr. Laponis is outstanding
    Mar 14, 2024
    Love my Provider and my relationship to him & staff
    Mar 14, 2024
    Dr. Laponis listened to my issues, was respectful and caring.
    Mar 07, 2024
    Dr. Laponis is the best, he listens and takes everything into consideration before making a treatment plan. He always makes me feel well cared for.
    Dec 21, 2023
    Great doctor. Always patient. Never rushed.
    Nov 15, 2023
    I'm so happy that Dr Laponis is my doctor.
    Nov 08, 2023
    Dr, Laponis will always be my champion! The best and I bragged about him all the time.
    Oct 12, 2023
    Exact I ask for the blood test .Seem the DR not quite responding to my request
    Aug 09, 2023
    Caring
    Jul 21, 2023
    Dr Laponis is excellent, he is thoughtful and very responsive to my needs.
    Jul 06, 2023
    Dr. Laponis is amazing. He always makes sure I feel like he has the time and interest to address any and all concerns I have.

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