About
Dr. Anila Mustafa is a triple board-certified endocrinologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She earned her MD through a Thomas Jefferson affiliated program in Reading, Pennsylvania. Her residency training took place at Reading Hospital in Pennsylvania. She then completed two fellowships: one in Obesity Medicine and Clinical Nutrition at Geisinger Health System, where world obesity expert Dr. Christopher Still trained her directly, and one in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Penn State Medical University in Hershey, Pennsylvania. During her training, she earned several awards, including two weeks of honorary training at the NIH. She holds board certification from the American Board in Endocrinology and Diabetes, Obesity Medicine, and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Mustafa served as an Associate Professor at the University of Texas San Antonio and maintains affiliations with Tower Health, Geisinger Health System, and UTHSCSA. She is an active member of the American College of Physicians and Surgeons, the American College of Clinical Endocrinology, The Endocrine Society, the American Thyroid Association, the American Diabetes Association, and The Obesity Society. Her clinical focus spans Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid cancer, pituitary tumors, adrenal disorders, PCOS, osteoporosis, morbid obesity, and high cholesterol. She has extensive experience treating complex pituitary tumors and helping patients restore normal hormonal function after brain surgery. Patients describe her as a compassionate, calm, and attentive listener who invests real time in understanding their concerns.
Education & Training
Medical School
MD in Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson affiliated program, Reading, PA
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, Reading Hospital, Pennsylvania
Fellowship
Fellowship in Obesity Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA; Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Penn State Medical University, Hershey, PA
Additional Training
Honorary training, National Institutes of Health (NIH); Associate Professor, University of Texas San Antonio
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mustafa right for?
Dr. Mustafa is a strong fit for adults managing complex or difficult-to-control endocrine conditions. Patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, thyroid cancer, pituitary tumors, or adrenal disorders benefit from her depth of specialty training. She works well with patients navigating PCOS, osteoporosis, or obesity who need a physician with both endocrinology and obesity medicine expertise. Anyone seeking a second opinion on a hormonal or metabolic diagnosis will find her clinical scope well suited to that need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mustafa treats the full spectrum of endocrine and hormonal conditions. Her clinical focus includes Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders and thyroid cancer, pituitary tumors, adrenal disorders, Cushing disease, PCOS, osteoporosis, high cholesterol, and obesity. She also provides second opinions for patients with complex or unresolved diagnoses.
Yes. Dr. Mustafa holds triple board certification from the American Board in Endocrinology and Diabetes, Obesity Medicine, and Internal Medicine. This combination of certifications allows her to address hormonal, metabolic, and weight-related conditions with a broad and integrated clinical perspective.
Dr. Mustafa earned her MD through a Thomas Jefferson affiliated program in Reading, Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Reading Hospital in Pennsylvania. She then trained at Geisinger Health System in Obesity Medicine and Clinical Nutrition under world obesity expert Dr. Christopher Still. She completed her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Penn State Medical University in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Yes. Dr. Mustafa has extensive experience treating complex pituitary tumors. She also helps patients restore normal hormonal function after brain surgery. She is an active member of the American Pituitary Society, which reflects her deep focus in this area.
Yes. For complex thyroid cancer cases, Dr. Mustafa works closely with MD Anderson Cancer Center. She also partners with world-renowned bone health experts for patients with osteoporosis or complex bone mineral conditions.
Dr. Mustafa believes that listening closely to each patient is the foundation of good medicine. She focuses on building long-term relationships and personalizing treatment to each individual's circumstances. Patients describe her as calm, compassionate, and thorough in understanding their concerns.
Yes. Dr. Mustafa offers second opinions for patients with complex or uncertain endocrine diagnoses. Her triple board certification and 20-plus years of experience make her well equipped to evaluate difficult cases across diabetes, thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal conditions.
Dr. Mustafa is an active member of several leading medical societies. These include the American College of Physicians and Surgeons, the American College of Clinical Endocrinology, The Endocrine Society, the American Thyroid Association, the American Diabetes Association, and The Obesity Society.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026