About
Dr. Arti Thangudu is a triple board-certified endocrinologist, internist, and lifestyle medicine physician practicing in San Antonio, TX. She holds additional certification as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), one of roughly 7,000 clinicians worldwide to earn that designation from the North American Menopause Society. Before medicine, she studied journalism at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, a background that informs her clear, direct approach to patient education.
Dr. Thangudu founded Complete Medicine in April 2019, building the practice without loans or investors. She is passionate about diabetes reversal, insulin resistance, thyroid health, PCOS, and menopause care. She personally follows a whole foods plant-based diet and integrates lifestyle medicine into every clinical relationship. She also hosts the 'Endocrine Matters' podcast and founded HeyHealthy, a platform helping employers reduce healthcare costs through proactive metabolic care. Dr. Thangudu is a mother of two with interests in yoga, positive psychology, and nutrition.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism
Additional Training
Triple board-certified in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine; Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Thangudu right for?
Dr. Thangudu works well with adults managing type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, thyroid conditions, PCOS, or menopause. She is a strong fit for patients who want to move toward reducing or eliminating medications. High-performing professionals seeking a proactive metabolic strategy benefit from her clinical depth. South Asian women navigating unique metabolic risks find particular relevance in her perspective and experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Thangudu treats a wide range of hormone and metabolic conditions. Her clinical passions include type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, thyroid disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, PCOS, menopause, perimenopause, gestational diabetes, adrenal disorders, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. She also brings a strong lifestyle medicine lens to each of these conditions.
Yes. Dr. Thangudu holds triple board certification in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. She is also a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), a credential held by roughly 7,000 clinicians worldwide.
Dr. Thangudu focuses on diabetes reversal, defined as normalizing blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c off all blood sugar-lowering medications. She integrates lifestyle medicine, including nutrition and metabolic optimization, alongside clinical endocrinology. The practice she founded documented a diabetes reversal in as few as 11 days off medications.
Yes. Dr. Thangudu holds board certification in Lifestyle Medicine and personally follows a whole foods plant-based diet. She weaves nutrition, lifestyle optimization, and positive psychology into her clinical care for every patient.
Dr. Thangudu completed her endocrinology fellowship and then worked in a high-volume insurance-based clinic before founding Complete Medicine in 2019. She started the practice less than two years out of fellowship, without loans or outside investors.
Yes. Dr. Thangudu holds the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) designation from the North American Menopause Society. She treats menopause and perimenopause as part of her broader focus on hormone and metabolic health.
Yes. Dr. Thangudu, a South Asian endocrinologist herself, pays close attention to the unique metabolic risks that South Asian women face. She integrates this perspective directly into her clinical assessments and patient education.
Dr. Thangudu has received coverage from SA Express News, Texas Monthly, Consumer Reports, Healthline, the SA Business Journal, and MedPage Today, among others. She has also appeared as a guest on The Nutrition Science Podcast, the 'As a Woman' podcast, and the Broken Healthcare Podcast.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026