Dr. Claudia Giovanelli PorrataMD MPH

Preventive Medicine

at Lifestyle Medicine Specialists of Palm Beach — Wellington, FL

About

Dr. Claudia Giovanelli Porrata earned her MD from the University of El Salvador, School of Medicine in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1997. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine in 2002, earning the designation of Specialist in Internal Medicine. She then trained at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami School of Medicine, completing a Fellowship in Special Immunology and an internship in General Surgery. A second residency at the Palm Beach County Preventive Medicine and Public Health program followed. She earned her Master of Public Health from NOVA Southeastern University in 2009.

Dr. Porrata holds triple board certification: from the American Board of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, the American Board of Obesity Medicine (Diplomate), and the American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine. She brings over twelve years of focused experience in Obesity Medicine. Her clinical work integrates Preventive Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Obesity Medicine in every consultation. She is passionate about hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women and collaborates with local bariatric surgeons on complex obesity cases. Dr. Porrata founded Lifestyle Medicine Specialists of Palm Beach in 2012. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Education & Training

Medical School

MD - University of El Salvador, School of Medicine, Buenos Aires, Argentina (1997)

Residency

Internal Medicine Residency - University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine (completed 2002, Specialist in Internal Medicine); Preventive Medicine/Public Health Residency - Palm Beach County

Fellowship

Fellowship in Special Immunology and internship in General Surgery - Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami School of Medicine

Additional Training

MPH - NOVA Southeastern University (2009)

Certifications

Board Certified - American Board of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
Diplomate - American Board of Obesity Medicine
Board Certified - American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Treated

obesity
chronic fatigue
hormonal imbalances
menopausal symptoms
metabolic conditions
chronic disease

Who is Dr. Giovanelli Porrata right for?

Dr. Porrata is a strong fit for adults seeking a comprehensive, root-cause approach to chronic disease. Post-menopausal women benefit from her deep expertise in hormone replacement therapy. Patients managing obesity or metabolic conditions gain from over twelve years of focused clinical experience. Professional athletes and high-performers looking to optimize health and function also find her approach well-suited to their goals. Her bilingual fluency in English and Spanish makes her accessible to Spanish-speaking patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Porrata specializes in obesity, hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, and metabolic conditions. She integrates Preventive Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Obesity Medicine in every patient consultation. She also treats post-menopausal women with hormone replacement therapy and collaborates with local bariatric surgeons on complex obesity cases.

Yes. Dr. Porrata holds triple board certification. She is board certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, holds a Diplomate designation from the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and is board certified by the American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine.

Dr. Porrata addresses the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. She integrates Preventive Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Obesity Medicine to identify root causes of chronic disease. She schedules one patient at a time and personally develops every evaluation and treatment plan.

Yes. Dr. Porrata is fluent in both English and Spanish. She sees patients in either language, making her practice accessible to the Spanish-speaking community in Palm Beach.

Dr. Porrata serves a broad patient population. Her practice focuses on post-menopausal women, professional athletes, and patients managing obesity, metabolic conditions, or chronic fatigue. She also cares for adults seeking proactive, preventive health management.

Dr. Porrata brings over twelve years of focused clinical experience in Obesity Medicine. She holds a Diplomate designation from the American Board of Obesity Medicine and collaborates directly with local bariatric surgeons on complex cases.

Dr. Porrata earned her MD in Buenos Aires, Argentina and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine. She then trained at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami School of Medicine, completing a Fellowship in Special Immunology. She later completed a Preventive Medicine and Public Health residency in Palm Beach County and earned her MPH from NOVA Southeastern University in 2009.

Yes. Dr. Porrata is passionate about hormone replacement therapy, particularly for post-menopausal women. She offers HRT as a six-month prepaid package covering office visits. Medications and supplements are not included in the package fee.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026