Marisa Jayakar, MD

Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, Primary Care, & Virtual Primary Care

Offers virtual appointments

Primary Care Provider

Speaks Spanish

Marisa's Corner

“I am passionate about getting people moving and back to doing the things they love, as well as preventing injury and illness before they happen. As in sports, my patients and I are on a team, and we will work together to achieve their healthcare goals.”

Biography / Experience

Marisa Jayakar, MD, knew she wanted to be a doctor at a young age because she wanted to make a positive impact on people. After graduating from Stanford University with a degree in human biology, she attended University of Los Angeles for medical school and discovered her passion for primary care. Marisa returned to the Bay Area to complete the Stanford Family Medicine Residency Program. She also completed the Stanford Primary Care Sports Medicine Program, where she cared for patients ranging from weekend warriors to Division I college athletes, and completed training in musculoskeletal ultrasound and injections. With board certification in both family and sports medicine, Marisa is uniquely suited to provide primary care services to her patients. She strongly believes in Carbon Health's philosophy of providing exceptional, accessible, and inclusive healthcare to all, and aims to use her expertise to help her Carbon Health community lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

Education

Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Residency: Stanford Family Medicine Residency Program

Healthy Habits

Hiking, weightlifting, cycling, practicing yoga, playing soccer, traveling the world, watching romantic comedies with her husband, playing with her fluffy cat, and listening to audiobooks and true crime podcasts.