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HealingMaps Take: Dr. Herskowitz brings the strongest academic credentials of any peptide provider in the Bay Area. A former UCSF clinical professor with a Johns Hopkins cardiology fellowship, he treats complex chronic conditions that most peptide clinics would not touch. The International Peptide Society membership confirms genuine peptide expertise.
Anatara Medicine doesn’t list specific peptide compounds on its listing — roughly 1 in 5 of the 40+ California peptide clinics in our directory share that pattern, while the deepest menu in California we’ve reviewed offers 19 compounds. The clinic is physician-led (MD or DO); over half of California peptide clinics in our directory are. See our full editorial roundup of San Francisco peptide clinics for how this listing fits into the metro picture.
✓ Last verified: April 8, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
| Review Scores | Birdeye: 4.6 (59 reviews); Yelp: 40 reviews |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Address | 1700 California St, Suite 520, San Francisco, CA 94109 |
| Phone | (415) 345-0099 |
| Website | anataramedicine.com |
| Treatments | Peptide protocols (customized per consultation), IV therapies, Ozone therapy, Nutraceuticals |
| Conditions Treated | Cancer support, Lyme disease, Long COVID, autoimmune conditions, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue, metabolic disorders |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection, IV therapy |
| Cost | N/A |
| Insurance | Does not accept insurance |
| Clinical Lead | Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz, M.D. — Former clinical professor at UCSF, cardiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins, Albert Einstein College of Medicine |
Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?
Your prescribing provider, Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1336243419, with a primary specialty of Pathology, Anatomic Pathology and a primary practice address in San Francisco, CA. CMS records show this NPI has been active since 2006. NPPES record verified 2026-05-08. Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz’s NPI tenure is right around the median tenure among the 21 California peptide providers we’ve verified in NPPES (longest-tenured peer registered in 2005; cohort median 2007).
What this means for you: In the US, any actively state-licensed physician can legally prescribe compounded peptides — board certification in a specific specialty isn’t required for peptide prescriptions.
What Peptide Therapy Costs in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA pricing — based on 4 verified peptide clinics in our directory (April 2026 data). Adjust the calculator below to model your own protocol.
How Much Will Peptide Therapy Cost?
Estimate your monthly and program cost based on HealingMaps proprietary clinic pricing data across 487 verified peptide clinics.
Ongoing monthly
$250–$400
Range: $119–$500/mo
First month (incl. consult + labs)
$600
Range: $469–$850
Estimated program total
$1,850
Range: $1,064–$3,350
First-month setup varies. Some clinics bundle it; others bill consult + labs separately. Ask this clinic for exact pricing.
Select a peptide program to see pricing context.
Is Anatara Medicine the right fit for you?
✓ Choose Anatara Medicine if:
- You’re in or willing to travel to San Francisco — peptide therapy generally requires in-person consultation and ongoing follow-ups.
- You want a physician-led practice (MD/DO).
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You need to start treatment within the same week. Most peptide programs require baseline labs (1-3 days) plus pharmacy fulfillment (a few more days) before your first dose — plan on 1-3 weeks from consult call to first injection.
- You’re shopping primarily on price and need per-compound rates published up front. Most clinics share specific pricing only on the consult call. Use our cost calculator above for ballpark estimates and confirm specifics with the clinic.
- You want to compare specific compounds before booking — this listing doesn’t publish a compound menu, so you’ll have to ask on the consult call.
- You want a clinic that publicly states its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy — this listing doesn’t disclose sourcing.
What to Expect at Your First Anatara Medicine Appointment
- Initial consultation / intake — typically 30–60 minutes reviewing medical history, goals, current medications, and prior labs.
- Baseline lab work — most clinics require labs before prescribing growth-hormone secretagogues (CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, Sermorelin) and GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide), since those compounds modulate endocrine and metabolic pathways. Tissue-repair peptides (BPC-157, TB-500), sexual-wellness peptides (PT-141), and topical compounds are sometimes prescribed without labs. This listing doesn’t explicitly state lab requirements, so confirm on your consult call which panels they require for your specific protocol. Even when labs aren’t strictly required, they’re a smart personal baseline. See our guide to peptide therapy lab work for what to ask about.
- Protocol design — this listing doesn’t publish a compound menu, so the protocol your provider selects will only become clear during the consult. Ask which peptides they actually prescribe before you commit to a program.
- Prescription written + sent to compounding pharmacy — The clinic doesn’t publicly state its 503A or 503B sourcing, so confirm fulfillment timing on your consult call (in-state-only vs. nationwide; compounded-after-Rx vs. pre-batched).
- Self-administration training — for injectable peptides, the clinic walks you through subcutaneous injection technique, needle handling, refrigeration, and rotation sites.
- Follow-up — typically a 4–6 week check-in to assess response, side effects, and whether dose or compound needs adjustment.
Most Anatara Medicine patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.
What to Ask on Your Anatara Medicine Consult Call
The questions below are pulled from the gaps in this specific listing — areas the clinic doesn’t publicly answer that you should clarify before booking. Each one is designed to get you a useful answer in 30 seconds or less.
- “What peptides do you actually prescribe?” The listing doesn’t publish a compound menu — get a real list before booking.
- “Is your compounding pharmacy 503A or 503B, and which specific pharmacy do you use?” The class affects whether your prescription is custom-compounded (503A) or pre-batched (503B), and whether they can ship across state lines.
- “How long has the clinical lead been prescribing peptides specifically?” A long medical career doesn’t always mean long peptide-specific experience — those are different track records.
- “Which lab panels do you require for the protocol you’d recommend for me?” Clinics typically require baseline labs for hormone-modulating compounds (semaglutide, tirzepatide, growth-hormone secretagogues) and may skip them for some tissue-repair or topical compounds. Knowing your clinic’s specific lab requirements helps you compare to peers — and even when not required, baseline labs are smart personal protection.
- “Is this entirely cash-pay, or do you accept any insurance for the GLP-1 path (semaglutide, tirzepatide)?” Compounded peptides are almost never covered, but brand-name GLP-1s sometimes are with prior authorization.
- “What’s the total first-month cost — consult fee, labs, and initial prescription combined?” First-month all-in is usually 1.5–2× the recurring monthly cost. Ask for an itemized breakdown.
- “Is follow-up telehealth-friendly, or are in-person visits required at every milestone?” The listing doesn’t mention telehealth — important to know if you travel or move.
- “From my consult to my first injection, how long is the typical timeline?” Lab turnaround + pharmacy fulfillment usually means 1–3 weeks. Confirms expectations.
Patient Review
“Dr. Herskowitz is in a different league. His UCSF and Hopkins background means he understands the full clinical picture, not just peptide protocols. — Birdeye Review”
About Anatara Medicine
Anatara Medicine is an integrative and functional medicine center in San Francisco led by Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz. He trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, completed a cardiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins, and served as clinical professor at UCSF. The practice holds International Peptide Society membership and treats complex conditions including cancer support, Lyme disease, Long COVID, and autoimmune disorders alongside standard peptide therapy.
For more on how peptide therapy works, see our guide to peptide therapy.
What People Like
Patients trust the elite academic credentials and the ability to treat complex conditions. Nearly 100 combined reviews across platforms build confidence.
What People Don’t Like
Specific peptide names are not listed publicly. The practice does not accept insurance. The complex-condition focus may mean longer evaluation processes.
Getting Started at Anatara Medicine
Call or book through the website. Dr. Herskowitz conducts a comprehensive evaluation before designing a peptide protocol within a broader integrative treatment plan.
Explore more vetted peptide therapy clinics near you in our nationwide directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What peptides does Anatara Medicine offer?
Anatara Medicine doesn’t publish a specific compound menu on this listing. Ask on the consult call about which peptides — semaglutide, tirzepatide, BPC-157, CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, PT-141, etc. — they currently prescribe.
Is the clinical lead at Anatara Medicine a verified physician?
Yes. Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1336243419, with a primary specialty of Pathology, Anatomic Pathology and a primary practice address in San Francisco, CA. The NPI has been active since 2006.
Does Anatara Medicine offer telehealth or virtual visits?
Anatara Medicine doesn’t mention telehealth or virtual visits on its listing. Most peptide clinics require in-person evaluation for the initial consult; some offer virtual follow-ups once a patient is stable. If geography or travel matters to you, ask on the consult call whether they can prescribe and follow up virtually — and which states they’re licensed to do so in.
How does Anatara Medicine compare to other California peptide clinics?
Among verified California peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, Anatara Medicine ranks in the bottom half of California peptide clinics in the directory by compound depth. Compound depth is one signal among several — provider credentials, pharmacy sourcing transparency, and lab requirements also matter when comparing.
Where is Anatara Medicine located?
Anatara Medicine is located in San Francisco, California. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.
What California Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking
Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified California peptide clinics in our directory + CDC PLACES 2023 (San Francisco County, CA) + US Census ACS 5-Year. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.
Which peptides do most California clinics actually offer?
Across California peptide clinics in our directory, BPC-157 appears in 55% of listings; Ipamorelin in 45%; CJC-1295 in 40%; Semaglutide in 35%. Compounds appearing in fewer than 20% of California listings — including Epitalon, Thymosin Alpha-1, Semax — are less commonly disclosed; patients seeking those should specifically ask whether the clinic prescribes them.
How transparent are California clinics about their compounding pharmacy?
25% of California clinics in our directory openly state whether they use a 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy. The rest leave the class unstated. The distinction matters for patients — 503A pharmacies fill prescriptions individually after your provider writes them (typically a few-day wait, in-state shipping), while 503B outsourcing facilities pre-batch under direct FDA inspection (often supporting same-visit fulfillment and direct-to-home shipping). Worth asking specifically before you book.
Who’s actually prescribing peptides in California?
55% of verified California clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is Pathology, Anatomic Pathology-trained). The remainder are NP/PA-led or don’t publicly name a specific prescribing clinician. Any state-licensed physician, NP, or PA can legitimately prescribe compounded peptides — but knowing your prescriber’s training and tenure helps you assess fit for your specific protocol.
How deep are California peptide menus typically?
The median California clinic in our directory publishes 4 specific peptide compounds on its listing. The deepest disclosed menu names 19; 25% of listings name no specific compounds at all. A wide menu means more options at one clinic; a narrow menu can reflect specialization (e.g. weight-loss-only programs) or limited public disclosure (the clinic prescribes more than it advertises).
What does San Francisco’s health profile mean for peptide demand?
In San Francisco County, 17.2% of adults are obese (CDC PLACES 2023) — below the national average — shaping the metro’s peptide demand toward longevity, performance, and aesthetic protocols rather than weight-loss-dominant programs. Diagnosed diabetes runs at 10.2%. 6.3% of adults lack health insurance, meaning brand-name GLP-1 paths are viable for more patients here.
How many peptide clinics serve San Francisco?
45+ verified peptide clinics serve San Francisco County’s ~808K residents (5.8 per 100K) — one of the higher peptide-clinic densities of any metro in our directory. Comparing 3-5 clinics on consult calls is a reasonable benchmark before booking.
Pharmacy sourcing: This clinic doesn’t state its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy partner. The class affects how your prescription is fulfilled — custom-compounded with in-state shipping (503A) versus pre-batched with broader shipping including direct-to-home delivery (503B) — so it’s worth asking before starting any compounded protocol.
How we vetted this clinic
Verified prescriber on the public record at Anatara Medicine — NPI lookup confirms in CMS NPPES. The clinic’s menu doesn’t publish a specific compound menu — services are described categorically. The one piece missing publicly is pharmacy class disclosure (503A vs 503B); ask the clinic directly. See our full vetting rubric →
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