SAGE Direct Primary Care Opens in South Pasadena, Bringing Unhurried, Physician-Led Primary Care to the Community
Founded by Dr. Ella Shadmon, the membership-based practice begins seeing patients on November 2, 2026.
SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. — SAGE Direct Primary Care, a physician-led Direct Primary Care practice, has opened its doors in South Pasadena. The practice will begin seeing patients on Monday, November 2, 2026, at its office located at 1936 Huntington Drive, Suite B, South Pasadena, CA 91030.
The practice was founded by Dr. Ella Shadmon, a board-certified family physician who has spent about 25 years in family medicine and has cared for thousands of patients across Southern California. Over those years, she saw how hard it had become for patients to get real time with their doctor, or to get seen at all when something came up. Many ended up at urgent care or with a covering provider who didn't know their history. Dr. Shadmon built SAGE so patients could have a doctor who knows them, has time for them, and is there when they need her.
Direct Primary Care is a membership model. Patients pay a flat monthly fee for their primary care, and the practice does not bill insurance for the care the membership includes, so there are no copays for those visits. Membership at SAGE includes longer in-office and virtual visits, same-day or next-day appointments for urgent needs, and a direct way to reach Dr. Shadmon between visits. It also includes preventive care, ongoing care for chronic conditions, and help coordinating referrals and follow-ups with specialists. Patients are encouraged to keep insurance for hospital stays, specialists, and emergencies.
Along with full family medicine for adults, Dr. Shadmon has a special focus on care that is often hard to find in one place. This includes perimenopause and menopause care, metabolic health, and weight management. Her approach is evidence-based and focused on prevention. She talks through the risks and benefits of each option so that patients understand their choices and stay in charge of their own health decisions.
SAGE publishes its pricing so patients know the cost up front. Membership is $150 per month for adults ages 19 to 44 and $200 per month for adults 45 and over, plus a one-time $99 enrollment fee. FSA and HSA funds are accepted. The practice keeps its membership small so that each patient gets the time and attention the model is built around.
"So many patients tell me they just don't feel like themselves, and they can't find anyone with the time to figure out why. SAGE is my way of giving them that time, with a doctor who listens, explains every option, and makes decisions together with them." — Ella Shadmon, MD, founder of SAGE Direct Primary Care
Individuals interested in scheduling a free meet-and-greet can reach the SAGE Direct Primary Care team at (626) 899-9768.
About SAGE Direct Primary Care
SAGE Direct Primary Care is a physician-led Direct Primary Care practice in South Pasadena, California, founded by Dr. Ella Shadmon. The practice offers personalized, evidence-based primary care for adults, with a focus on prevention, midlife health, metabolic health, and a lasting relationship between patient and doctor. SAGE stands for Supportive, Accessible, Guided Care, and Excellence. More information is available at sagedpc.com
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Ella Shadmon, MD
SAGE Direct Primary Care
(626) 899-9768