Connor Gehris, MD

Dr. Connor Gehris is a board-certified family medicine physician who takes pride in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. He grew up in Southern California and remained there to complete his undergraduate studies in Psychobiology and Conservation Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He then earned his medical degree from California Northstate University College of Medicine in Sacramento before returning to UCLA for his Family Medicine Residency.

Dr. Gehris was drawn to primary care through his passion for preventive medicine, interest in the power of lifestyle interventions, love for managing chronic conditions, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with his patients. He has additional procedural training in common musculoskeletal and skin conditions and is skilled in immediate care, preventative care, and chronic disease management for patients of all ages. His approach emphasizes collaboration, empowering patients to take an active role in their health and well-being. He believes in partnering with and supporting his patients to help them achieve their health-related goals.

Dr. Gehris is committed to providing affirming, evidence-based care for LGBTQIA+ patients and strives to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel respected and supported. He is experienced in sexual health care, including HIV prevention with PrEP, doxyPEP, STI screening and treatment, and other preventative services tailored to each patient’s needs.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Gehris enjoys surfing, skiing, or spending time outdoors. He values quality time with family and friends and spends more time than he should on the golf course and tennis court, despite still being a novice at both.