Urgent & Acute Care
Emergency-trained care for illness, injury, and unexpected health concerns. Evaluated and treated quickly, often without the need for an urgent care or emergency room visit.
Medicine for the
whole person
Paidea Health brings deeply personal care to your door across Southern California, combining Sports and Emergency Medicine with care for the body, mind, and soul.
Your doctor
Daniel Chavira, M.D.
Founder & Medical Director
Southern California
Dr. Chavira's interest in the relationship between body, mind, and soul has been a constant throughout his life. As an undergraduate, he earned both a BA in Comparative Theology and a BS in Biology/Biochemistry, graduating as the top student in both colleges.
He later pursued postgraduate studies in Theology, Poetry, and Philosophy before attending Stanford Medical School, where he taught Ethics and Human Biology while earning his MD. There, he researched the connection between emotional well-being, physical health, and healing.
He is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA Department of Emergency Medicine. For more than two decades, he has cared for patients throughout Los Angeles, including UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital. Through Paidea Health, he brings that experience to a practice grounded in the integration of body, mind, and soul.
- StanfordMedical SchoolDoctor of Medicine
- UCLAFacultyAssistant Clinical Professor
- Board CertifiedEmergency Medicine
- FellowshipSports Medicine
Our philosophy
The meaning behind the name
Paidea takes its name from an ancient Greek concept describing the formation of the whole person. For this practice, it reflects a simple belief: good medicine should care for the body, mind, and soul together.
Read our philosophyWhat we offer
One physician, comprehensive care
Medical care for urgent concerns, everyday health, and long-term wellness, all under the care of one physician who knows your history.
Primary & Chronic Care
Everyday and ongoing medical care, from routine concerns to the long-term management of chronic conditions, all under one physician who knows your full history.
Sports Medicine
Evaluation and treatment of injuries, along with guidance on recovery, mobility, exercise, and physical performance. Fellowship-trained sports medicine care for active individuals of all ages.
Preventive Care & Screenings
Routine physical exams, immunizations, and recommended screenings that help identify health concerns early and support long-term health.
Recovery & Supportive Therapies
Physician-guided therapies, including IV hydration and nutrient therapy when clinically appropriate, to support recovery and overall well-being.
Meaning, Purpose & Health
Health challenges often affect more than the body alone. For patients who wish to explore them, Dr. Chavira makes space for conversations about meaning, purpose, relationships, faith, and personal well-being. Always guided by the patient's values, never imposed.
Membership
What membership includes
Membership means having a physician who knows your history, is available when you need him, and has the time to provide truly personal care.
Direct access, day or night
Reach Dr. Chavira directly by phone or text when questions, concerns, or unexpected health issues arise.
Same-day and next-day availability
When something comes up, appointments are arranged quickly, often the same day or the next day.
House calls when appropriate
When appropriate, care can be delivered in the comfort of your home throughout Southern California.
Comprehensive annual assessment
Each year, a comprehensive evaluation that includes a physical exam, review of your health history, and laboratory testing.
Longevity & personalized planning
Personalized guidance around exercise, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and healthy aging, tailored to your goals and needs.
Membership is offered through a single annual fee. Details are reviewed during an introductory consultation.
Book a consultationGetting started
Start with a conversation
We'll answer your questions, explain how the practice works, and help you decide whether it's the right fit.
Schedule a consultation
Reach out by phone or through the contact form to arrange an introductory conversation.
Learn about the practice
Meet with Dr. Chavira to discuss your health, ask questions, and understand what membership includes.
Begin your care
If the practice feels like the right fit, membership begins and your care starts with direct access to your physician.
In their words
Care patients stay for
“Having a doctor who knows me has made all the difference. I never feel rushed, and I always feel heard.”
“Direct access to my doctor has completely changed how I experience healthcare. I know I can reach Dr. Chavira when I need him.”
“Dr. Chavira creates space for conversations that many doctors never have. That has been an important part of my care.”
Get in touch
Book a consultation
Share your details and we'll reach out personally to set up your consultation. Have a question? Leave your name and email here too, and we'll get back to you.
- Call310-869-6840
- HoursBy appointment, seven days a week
Frequently asked
How is this different from a traditional medical practice?
Paidea is a membership-based practice with a smaller patient panel, longer visits, direct physician access, and care that is more personal and available than most traditional practices.
What does whole-person care mean?
Whole-person care means attending to the full context of a patient's health, including the body, mind, and soul. When desired, care may include conversations about meaning, purpose, relationships, faith, and personal well-being.
What does membership include?
In short, membership provides a direct, ongoing relationship with one physician who has the time to truly know you. It includes unhurried access, care at home when appropriate, and a proactive yearly assessment and plan. Details are reviewed during an introductory consultation.
Is membership billed annually?
Yes. Membership is offered through a single annual fee. Details are discussed during an introductory consultation so we can answer your questions directly.
Do you take insurance?
The membership fee is separate from insurance. Patients may continue to use their existing insurance for specialists, hospital care, medications, laboratory testing, imaging, and other outside services.
Can I reach Dr. Chavira directly?
Yes. Members can reach Dr. Chavira directly by phone or text, including after hours when needed.
Where do you make house calls?
House calls are available throughout Southern California, including Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Palos Verdes, and the South Bay. Please contact us regarding availability in your area.