Fatima Barragan, MD

Experience

Dr. Fatima Barragan is a multicultural, bilingual physician specializing in pediatric integrative medicine, wellness, and integrative neurodevelopmental pediatrics including ADHD and autism. She completed residency training at UCSF, followed by a Pediatric Integrative Medicine Fellowship at Stanford University in collaboration with the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Barragan is a champion of wellness equity with a focus on increasing access to integrative medicine. Dr. Barragan's impact is tangible as she has founded two Integrative Medicine Clinics within distinct community hospitals, including Clinica Buena Vida at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.

As an integrative pediatrician, Dr. Barragan treats a wide range of pediatric patients by combining conventional medical treatments with evidence-based complementary therapies. She helps manage chronic conditions like anxiety, ADHD, asthma, mild to moderate depression, endometriosis, and IBD by offering a holistic approach that addresses multi-system diseases. Dr. Barragan assists children using therapies such as mindfulness, medical hypnosis, yoga, acupressure, and auricular therapy. Additionally, she supports children recovering from illnesses with integrative strategies that include herbal medicine and acupuncture. Dr. Barragan enjoys working with families seeking preventive care, focusing on long-term wellness through nutrition counseling, lifestyle changes, and stress management.

Education and Training

• Stanford University, Pediatric Integrative Medicine Fellowship
• University of Arizona, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Fellowship
• Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity Scholar, Stanford University
• UCSF Pediatric Residency Program
• National Institutes of Health, Medical Research Scholars Program, Bethesda, MD
• Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved Certificate Program
• MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
• BS, Molecular and Cellular Biology, UC Merced
• Cetified Yoga and Fitness Instructor

Personal Statement

As a pediatric integrative medicine specialist, I am deeply committed to fostering the health and well-being of children and adolescents. I am passionate about empowering families from all backgrounds, including those from disadvantaged communities, with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve optimal health. I strive to ensure that every child receives individualized, high-quality care regardless of socioeconomic status. By integrating therapies like nutrition counseling, acupuncture, and mindfulness, I aim to not only treat illnesses but to enhance long-term well-being. My mission is to create a supportive, healing environment where every child feels valued and understood, ultimately cultivating a greater sense of contentment.