About
Charlotte Grinberg, MD, trained in internal medicine and primary care at the Harvard Health System, where she also completed a fellowship in hospice and palliative care. She earned her MD from Thomas Jefferson University and her undergraduate degree from Princeton University. That combination of rigorous clinical training and deep exposure to end-of-life medicine shaped her entire medical philosophy.
Before founding To Life Primary Care & Longevity, Dr. Grinberg served as a hospice medical director for several years. Caring for patients at the threshold of life and death led her to a conviction: most chronic illness is preventable. She now channels that conviction into longevity and preventive medicine, helping adults get ahead of age-related decline before it starts. Her clinical focus spans hormone optimization, gut health, metabolic function, advanced cardiovascular risk assessment, and biological age testing. She integrates lifestyle medicine, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management, into every care plan. Dr. Grinberg has published in JAMA, NEJM, Health Affairs, The Free Press, Slate, and STAT News, writing on narrative medicine and end-of-life care. " She lives in Washington, DC with her husband and five young children and prioritizes her own health, family, and community alongside her clinical work.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BA, Princeton University
Medical School
MD, Thomas Jefferson University
Residency
Internal Medicine/Primary Care Residency, Harvard Health System
Fellowship
Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship, Harvard Health System
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Grinberg right for?
Dr. Grinberg is a strong fit for adults who want to take a proactive role in their long-term health. Patients concerned about metabolic function, hormonal balance, cardiovascular risk, or biological aging benefit most from her focus. She works well with people who want a care plan that addresses sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress alongside clinical diagnostics. Adults looking for a physician who brings both rigorous clinical training and deep personal conviction to preventive medicine will find her approach compelling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Grinberg treats a broad range of adult conditions, including metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, hormone imbalances, thyroid disorders, cardiovascular risk factors, gut and digestive health concerns, and nutrient deficiencies. She also manages general primary care needs such as hypertension, diabetes, and chronic disease prevention. Her longevity focus means she addresses biological aging and healthspan alongside acute and chronic concerns.
Dr. Grinberg takes a proactive, evidence-based approach that considers each patient's biology, lifestyle, and environment together. She uses advanced diagnostics, including inflammatory markers, metabolic panels, hormone testing, and biological age assessments, to build a full clinical picture. She then integrates lifestyle medicine, covering sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management, into every care plan.
Dr. Grinberg earned her MD from Thomas Jefferson University and completed her internal medicine and primary care residency at the Harvard Health System. She also completed a hospice and palliative care fellowship within the Harvard Health System. Before that, she earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University.
Dr. Grinberg trained in internal medicine and primary care through the Harvard Health System and holds specialties in internal medicine, functional medicine, and preventive medicine. com.
Dr. Grinberg's path to longevity medicine grew directly from her years as a hospice medical director. Working closely with patients near the end of life led her to the conviction that most chronic illness is preventable. She now focuses on helping adults get ahead of age-related decline before it starts, extending the number of healthy, functional years her patients live.
Yes. Dr. Grinberg integrates sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management into every care plan she builds. She does not treat these as optional additions but as core clinical tools alongside advanced diagnostics. Each plan reflects the individual patient's biology, goals, and daily life.
Dr. Grinberg has published in several prominent outlets, including JAMA, NEJM, Health Affairs, The Free Press, Slate, and STAT News. Her writing focuses on narrative medicine and end-of-life care, reflecting the clinical background that shapes her current preventive and longevity practice.
Dr. Grinberg focuses on adult patients. Her preventive and longevity approach is particularly well-suited to adults who want to stay ahead of age-related decline and manage long-term health proactively.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026