Health, Hormones and Optimal Living

Dr. Priya, MD

Endocrinology, Preventive Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Health Care Reformation Enthusiast Writer, Speaker, Educator, Health and Wellness Consultant

Hormone Health
          for women, by women
                                   individualized, innovative and integrated Solutions
                                                                          by a double board-certified Endocrinologist

Health, Hormones and Optimal Living

Dr. Priya, MD

Endocrinology, Preventive Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Health Care Reformation Enthusiast Writer, Speaker, Educator, Health and Wellness Consultant

Hormone Health
          for women, by women
                                   individualized, innovative and integrated Solutions
                                                                          by a double board-certified Endocrinologist

Innovative & Integrated solutions by a double board certified Endocrinologist

I offer educational consults on specific endocrine issues when dealing with patients. I do not offer medical advice or call in prescriptions.  If medical advice is needed, patient’s physician can contact me for a peer-to-peer consultation. All this will change in time as I plan to introduce telemedicine

Background

Priya Krishnamurthy MD, MPH is an Endocrinologist with a background in Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, who has been in practice since 2008, with a unique approach that combines Clinical Endocrinology, Lifestyle Medicine, Functional Medicine and Mind Body Medicine. She has 30 plus years of experience as a physician, graduating in 1990 from the University of Delhi, India, followed by six years of residency experience
  • Primary Specialty: Endocrinology
  • Fellowship: Natural Institute of Health (NIDDK)
  • Residency: Yale-Griffin Program
  • Degree: University of Delhi, India: Doctor of Medicine
  • Degree: master in Public Health : Yale School of Epidemiology and Public Health

Solutions

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Thyroid Health

Your thyroid’s main job is to control the speed of your metabolism (metabolic rate). This is the process of how your body transforms the food you consume into energy. All the cells in your body need energy to function. When your thyroid isn’t working properly, it can impact your entire body.

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Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Metabolic syndrome includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, too much body fat around the waist and irregular cholesterol levels. The risk of metabolic syndrome increases with age. Hispanics also are at increased risk.

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Obesity

A disorder that involves having too much body fat, which increases the risk of health problems. Obesity is a disorder that involves having too much body fat, usually a body mass index — also known as BMI — of 30 or greater. Obesity often results from taking in more calories than are burned by exercise and typical daily activities.

Testimonials

"I’ve seen numerous endocrinologists in two States over the last 20 years and Dr Priya is by far the best I’ve ever had. She provides excellent care, explains things thoroughly and cares about her patients. Highly recommend her care!!!!"

-Lori Luyten

“Dr Priya is amazing. Took one look at my results and knew right away I had hashimotos even though other doctors kept dismissing me. Highly recommend her"

-Jay Morgan Holden

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As a woman, I understand women’s hormone health issues keenly. I understand how traditional insurance- based medicine fails to address issues in a holistic manner. I understand how Functional Medicine without a solid traditional Endocrinology training is inadequate in...