About
Dr. Aarti Soorya holds board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She earned her MD at Washington University in St. Louis, where she also completed her residency and served as Chief Resident. Her colleagues recognized her with the Resident of the Year award for her work ethic and leadership. Before medical school, she contributed to the research team at the University of Michigan's Complementary and Alternative Medicine department.
Dr. Soorya holds certification as a Functional Medicine Practitioner through the Institute of Functional Medicine. She also earned the Diplomat designation from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She focuses on treating the root causes of chronic disease through nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, and medication. She is passionate about empowering patients to use food and lifestyle as medicine. Outside the clinic, she enjoys cooking new recipes, traveling, hiking, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.
Education & Training
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Washington University in St. Louis
Additional Training
Research team member, University of Michigan Complementary and Alternative Medicine department
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Soorya right for?
Dr. Soorya is a strong fit for patients managing obesity, metabolic conditions, autoimmune disease, or hormonal imbalance. Adults who want a physician with both conventional medical training and certified functional medicine expertise find her approach well-suited to their needs. Her background in physical medicine and rehabilitation also makes her a good match for patients dealing with chronic pain or physical limitations. Patients who want education and tools to take an active role in their own health respond especially well to her style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Dr. Soorya holds board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is also a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner through the Institute of Functional Medicine and a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Soorya earned her MD at Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency there as well, serving as Chief Resident. Before medical school, she worked on the research team at the University of Michigan's Complementary and Alternative Medicine department.
Dr. Soorya treats chronic disease, obesity, autoimmune disease, hormonal imbalance, and metabolic conditions. She focuses on identifying root causes and using nutrition, lifestyle changes, and mindset work as primary treatment tools alongside medication when appropriate.
Dr. Soorya treats the root cause of disease rather than managing symptoms. She uses lifestyle interventions, nutrition, mindset, and medication to help patients prevent and reverse chronic conditions. She focuses on educating patients so they can use food and lifestyle as ongoing medicine.
Yes. Dr. Soorya's residency program at Washington University in St. Louis named her Resident of the Year. She also served as Chief Resident, a role that recognized her leadership among peers.
Yes. Before attending medical school, Dr. Soorya worked as a member of the research team at the University of Michigan's Complementary and Alternative Medicine department. That research foundation informs her evidence-based approach to integrative care.
Dr. Soorya holds the Diplomat designation from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She treats obesity as a medical condition with metabolic and lifestyle contributors. Her plans combine nutrition counseling, lifestyle intervention, and clinical tools including weight loss injections when appropriate.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026