Dr. Ariel BrooksMD, ABIM, ABOM, MSCP

Dr. Brooks specializes in metabolic health, obesity medicine, perimenopause and menopause, and men's hormonal health. She treats conditions including insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, thyroid dysfunction, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease risk. She also addresses fatigue, brain fog, sleep disruption, mood changes, testosterone deficiency, and erectile dysfunction.

Yes. Dr. Brooks holds three credentials: board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, board certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation. This combination reflects her clinical focus on primary care, weight and metabolic medicine, and hormonal health across all life stages.

Dr. Brooks completed her MD at Trinity School of Medicine, now Trinity Health Sciences University. She completed her Internal Medicine internship and residency at LewisGale Medical Center. Before medical school, she graduated magna cum laude with a BS in Biology from Valdosta State University, also earning an Honors College degree summa cum laude.

Yes, Dr. Brooks sees adult patients of any gender. For men, she focuses on testosterone evaluation, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular risk, energy, sleep, and mood. The Comprehensive Direct Primary Care Membership covers primary and metabolic care regardless of gender.

Dr. Brooks holds the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential and takes a comprehensive approach to perimenopause and menopause. She offers hormone testing and evaluation, menopausal hormone therapy using both bioidentical and traditional options, non-hormonal alternatives, bone health and osteoporosis prevention, cardiovascular risk assessment, and support for sleep and mood. She tailors every treatment plan to the individual patient's goals and values.

Dr. Brooks practices root-cause medicine. She investigates what drives symptoms rather than managing them in isolation. Her approach is evidence-guided and built on genuine patient relationships. She prioritizes prevention, thorough metabolic and hormonal assessment, and ongoing accountability to help patients achieve their long-term health goals.

Yes. Dr. Brooks offers virtual consultations as part of every membership. Members also have 24-hour direct access to her by phone, text, or email for follow-up questions and ongoing support between appointments.

New patients at Asklia complete a comprehensive health assessment with Dr. Brooks. That visit includes advanced metabolic testing, hormone evaluation, and an in-depth review of health history, lifestyle, and personal goals. Appointments run 45 to 60 minutes or more, giving Dr. Brooks and the patient time to work through the full clinical picture together.