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About Blue Rhine Clinic

Judgement-free, physician-led addiction and internal medicine care in Modesto — and virtually across California.

A medical practice built around recovery, health, and longevity

Blue Rhine Clinic is a physician-led practice focused on addiction medicine, internal medicine, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine.

Care is confidential, evidence-based, and designed for adults who need clear treatment plans — whether they are seeking help for substance use, dual diagnosis concerns, weight management, or chronic medical conditions.

Patients can be seen in person in Modesto or through secure telemedicine when clinically appropriate.

Looking for a clinic that treats the whole person — not just one diagnosis?

Dr. Gill MD addiction medicine physician Blue Rhine Clinic Modesto CA

Clinical focus

What Blue Rhine Clinic helps with

Treatment plans are individualized. Depending on your needs, care may address substance use, mental health, metabolic health, and primary medical concerns under one coordinated approach.

Core areas of focus include:

  • Opioid, alcohol, benzodiazepine, stimulant, and cannabis use disorders
  • Cravings management and medication-assisted treatment when appropriate
  • Buprenorphine induction and maintenance
  • Integrated care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
  • Food addiction and medical weight loss support
  • Primary care–oriented chronic disease support — including diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol
  • Harm reduction strategies to reduce medical risk and prevent overdose
  • Secure on-demand virtual care from home when eligible

If you are unsure which service fits, an appointment is the clearest next step — Dr. Gill can help determine the appropriate path.

How we work

How care works at Blue Rhine Clinic

Booking is confidential. The team works to match you with the right care quickly — with flexible times and same-day appointments available when capacity allows.

Treatment may include medication options, behavioral strategies, lifestyle guidance, and structured follow-up. Shared medical appointments and recovery-focused groups may be available for follow-up visits when clinically appropriate.

  • Physician-led evaluation and personalized care planning
  • Evidence-based MAT / MOUD options when appropriate
  • Mental health and dual diagnosis support
  • Telemedicine across California with in-person visits in Modesto
  • LegitScript-certified telemedicine compliance standards
  • HIPAA-compliant virtual care platform

Explore treatment pathways

From addiction treatment services to lifestyle medicine, each pathway has its own dedicated page with clear next steps.

Browse a pathway, or book directly if you already know you need an evaluation.

Care led by Dr. Gill

Muhammad Azam Gill, MD, DFAOAAM, is a quadruple board-certified physician in Addiction Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine.

He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (AOAAM) and provides virtual care throughout California with in-person appointments in Modesto.

Care from home

In Modesto & telemedicine across California

Professional, confidential care can be delivered in clinic or online from home when clinically appropriate.

Research supports telemedicine-based addiction treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT/MOUD), and structured follow-up as effective tools for recovery for many patients.

Telemedicine addiction treatment California — Blue Rhine Clinic Modesto
Telemedicine addiction treatment Modesto — addiction treatment process at Blue Rhine Clinic Modesto

When clinically appropriate

Follow-up without every visit requiring travel to Modesto.

Where to find Blue Rhine Clinic

Blue Rhine Clinic sees patients in Modesto and serves eligible patients across California through telemedicine.

  • Addiction medicine clinic Modesto
  • Physician-led MAT / MOUD Modesto
  • Telemedicine addiction treatment California
  • Internal medicine and addiction medicine Modesto

Visit us

Blue Rhine Clinic

1300 K Street, Second floor
Modesto, CA 95354

Phone: (209) 451-5999

Questions?

Frequently asked questions

What kind of clinic is Blue Rhine Clinic?

Blue Rhine Clinic is a physician-led medical practice offering addiction medicine, internal medicine–oriented care, obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, and related support — in Modesto and by telemedicine across California when appropriate.

Is care confidential?

Yes. Care is delivered with privacy protections under HIPAA, and additional federal protections may apply to substance use disorder treatment information under 42 CFR Part 2.

Do you offer same-day appointments?

Same-day appointments may be available depending on schedule capacity. Contact the clinic or use online booking to check current availability.

Who provides treatment?

Addiction medicine care is provided by Dr. Gill. Additional recovery support, such as SUD counseling and aftercare, may be available through the clinic’s care team.

Ready to take the first step?

Booking an appointment is easy and confidential. We’ll help match you with the right care.

Same-day appointments may be available, with flexible times that work around your schedule.

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