Felipe A. Saavedra Cea, MD

Dr. Felipe Saavedra, MD, AAHIVS (He/Él) is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and HIV specialist with a strong commitment to inclusive, patient-centered care. He has extensive experience in primary care, with clinical interests including HIV management, STI prevention and treatment (PrEP and PEP), and comprehensive care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals and their families. Dr. Saavedra is also deeply passionate about medical education and reducing health disparities in historically marginalized communities.

Originally from Chile, Dr. Saavedra earned his medical degree with honors from the University of Chile Faculty of Medicine. During his training, he conducted HIV research at a specialty clinic in Santiago. After practicing primary care in Chile, he relocated to California, where he completed his Family Medicine residency at UCLA. He later became the second physician selected for the UCLA’s LGBTQ+ Healthcare Fellowship—and the first Latino physician in the country to hold this distinction.

Dr. Saavedra has since practiced in diverse clinical settings, including Palm Springs and New York City, further honing his cultural humility and reinforcing his lifelong commitment to advancing health equity. As a queer Latino and native Spanish speaker, he brings a unique and deeply personal understanding of the cultural barriers that can impact care for sexual and gender minority populations. He is a dedicated advocate for LGBTQ+ health and an active educator committed to mentoring the next generation of inclusive healthcare providers.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Saavedra enjoys spending time with his husband and exploring Southern California. He also loves traveling, volunteering, practicing yoga, and cooking traditional Chilean meals for friends and family.

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