Message from the CEO

Physicians Medical Group of San Jose, Inc. (PMG) is a dedicated group of physicians who joined together in 1980 to form an Independent Physicians Association (IPA) for the purpose of providing health care to their patients who were enrolled in Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) or Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs).

PMG has more than 400 physicians who are committed to delivering high quality health care. One hundred seventy (170) Physicians serve in the capacity of Primary Care, Family Practice, General Practice, Internal medicine, and Pediatrics. Two hundred forty five (245) specialists cover more than 40 disciplines, including Obstetrics/ Gynecology.

Office Locations. Because we know that convenience is important to you, Physicians Medical Group offers private, centrally located offices close to your home and office.

PMG offers multilingual speaking physicians and staff for your convenience. Physicians and their staff can help with language or cultural needs. We have primary care physicians and specialists who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagolog, Hindi, Chinese, Urdu and many others - in fact, nearly 30 foreign languages in all!

PMG physicians and hospitals. Most PMG physicians work closely with Regional Medical Center (formerly Alexian Brothers Hospital) and O'Connor Hospital. When a service is required that is not provided by the above mentioned hospitals, arrangements can me made for you to receive your care at other facilities such as Stanford Medical Center, Valley Medical Center or Good Samaritan Hospital.

Physicians availability. PMG Physicians are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week either in their office or by telephone. They provide their patients with preventative care, ongoing care, and urgent care. For life threatening emergencies that need immediate care, our physicians recommend that you call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Physicians and your insurance plan. Because today, more than ever, your choice of physicians are linked to your choice in health plans, PMG's physicians are participating providers in most insurance programs including Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), Medi-Cal managed care, Healthy Families and Healthy Kids . Choosing a plan that includes Physicians Medical Group ensures that you will receive comprehensive medical care tailored to your needs.

EXCEL MSO is an organization that provides administrative services to the physicians in PMG. EXCEL MSO works closely with physicians and health plans to provide eligibility, claims payment, member services, authorizations and health plan co-ordination. EXCEL MSO also provides a member services department with a direct line for PMG members.

All the best and stay healthy...


Daniel P. Doore
Chief Executive Officer
Physicians Medical Group of San Jose/Excel MSO, LLC