About
Dr. Alicia Robbins is the Founder and Medical Director of The Elm in Greenwich and Westport, Connecticut. She earned her medical degree and completed her residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. After serving as full-time faculty at Mount Sinai, she relocated to Connecticut and spent five years at Greenwich Hospital. She holds dual certification as a Menopause Society Practitioner and as a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Robbins developed The Dr. Robbins Method, a three-phase protocol covering foundational health, hormone therapy, and longevity optimization. She personally trains and mentors every clinician at The Elm in this framework. Her clinical focus covers perimenopause, menopause, hormone imbalance, sexual health, weight changes, sleep disruption, and mood. She speaks to clinicians, corporate audiences, and women navigating midlife as an industry-leading voice on women's health. The New York Times and Allure have both featured her work. She hosts the podcast "Call Your Doctor" and continues to refine her clinical method alongside her team. Outside of medicine, she supports local female-founded businesses and enjoys time with her husband, three sons, and the countryside of southern Arizona where she grew up.
Education & Training
Medical School
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Additional Training
Full-time faculty at Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Greenwich Hospital (5 years); Certified Menopause Society Practitioner; Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Robbins right for?
Dr. Robbins is a strong fit for adult women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or hormone imbalance. Patients experiencing sleep disruption, brain fog, low libido, weight gain, or mood changes benefit from her structured three-phase approach. She serves women who want a proactive, relationship-driven plan rather than a single isolated visit. Her training in lifestyle medicine makes her well-suited for patients who want root-cause care, not just symptom management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Robbins specializes in perimenopause, menopause, and hormone optimization. She treats hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, sleep disruption, low libido, fatigue, mood changes, weight gain, and sexual health concerns. Her clinical scope also includes PCOS management, contraception counseling, and cervical cancer screening.
The Dr. Robbins Method is a three-phase care protocol Dr. Robbins developed and uses as the foundation of every patient relationship at The Elm. Phase 1 addresses foundational health, Phase 2 builds a personalized hormone therapy plan, and Phase 3 focuses on longevity and optimization. Dr. Robbins trains every clinician at The Elm in this method personally.
Dr. Robbins completed both her medical degree and residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. She then served as full-time faculty at Mount Sinai before joining Greenwich Hospital, where she practiced for five years prior to founding The Elm.
Yes. Dr. Robbins holds certification as a Menopause Society Practitioner and as a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. These credentials reflect her specialized focus on midlife women's health and her commitment to evidence-based, lifestyle-integrated care.
Dr. Robbins serves as Founder and Medical Director of The Elm. She personally oversees and mentors the clinical team and continually refines The Dr. Robbins Method. Patients in The Elm's programs receive care from clinicians trained directly under her protocol.
The Elm offers a six-month Hormone Therapy Program via telehealth for patients in Connecticut and New York. All clinical care through that program follows The Dr. Robbins Method, ensuring the same standard of care as in-person visits.
Yes. Dr. Robbins has been featured in The New York Times and Allure, and has appeared on top health and lifestyle podcasts. She also speaks regularly to clinical and corporate audiences on women's midlife health. "
Dr. Robbins works with bioidentical hormone therapy, testosterone therapy, and personalized hormone plans tailored to each patient's symptoms, history, and goals. Her approach follows a structured three-phase method and integrates lifestyle medicine alongside hormonal treatment.
Doctor profile last updated June 12, 2026