Summary

Dr. Gretchen Kunitz is an internal medicine physician who has dedicated 46 years to caring for patients. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, bringing nearly five decades of clinical expertise to her practice. Dr. Kunitz is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred language.

Dr. Kunitz practices at John Muir Health in Walnut Creek, California, with affiliations at both Walnut Creek Medical Center and John Muir Health Concord Medical Center. She specializes in managing high blood pressure and providing preventive care services. Her practice includes breast cancer screening and administering flu vaccines to help patients maintain their health. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 46 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish
  • University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

John Muir Health

2621 Shadelands DrWalnut Creek, CA 94598

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Gretchen Kunitz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Amera-Net
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Beech Street (owned by MultiPlan)
  • Blue Shield
  • Canopy Care
  • Canopy Health
  • Canopy United Healthcare
  • ChoiceCare Network/Humana
  • Cigna
  • Community Care Network (CCN)
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • CorVel Corporation
  • Coventry Health Care National Network
  • First Health
  • Fortified Provider Network
  • Great-West Healthcare (Now CIGNA)
  • Health Management Network
  • Health Net
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Inc.
  • Integrated Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Multiplan
  • Multiplan PPO (Kaiser PPO or POS - excluded)
  • United Health Care

Medical Specialties

Gretchen Kunitz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Gretchen Kunitz has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

Gretchen Kunitz holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1980.

NPI Number

Gretchen Kunitz's NPI number is 1144406273.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gretchen Kunitz accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Gretchen Kunitz accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Gretchen Kunitz?
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Where is Gretchen Kunitz's office located?
Gretchen Kunitz's office is located at 2621 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598.
Is Gretchen Kunitz accepting new patients?
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Does Gretchen Kunitz accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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