Dr. Daniela AccursoMD, MPH, DABOM

Dr. Accurso treats a wide range of conditions across primary and preventive care. Her clinical focus includes obesity, metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular risk, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, perimenopause, anxiety, depression, stress-related conditions, gut health disorders, sleep disorders, and chronic disease management. She also coordinates advanced cancer screening, genetic testing, and longevity assessments for patients focused on long-term health.

Yes. Dr. Accurso holds dual board certification. She is board certified in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine and in Obesity Medicine through Columbia University. She also holds certification in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine.

Dr. Accurso earned her MD from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She completed her Family Medicine residency at RWJ University Hospital Somerset within the RWJ Barnabas Health system, where she served as Chief Resident. She later earned a Master of Public Health from New York University.

Dr. Accurso practices evidence-based medicine with a root-cause, whole-person perspective. She brings her functional medicine training into every visit. Her philosophy centers on prevention, early detection, and long-term health optimization. She holds to a clear standard: no unnecessary supplements and no trendy protocols without supporting data. She approaches every patient the way she would a family member.

Yes. Dr. Accurso has advanced training in menopause health. She evaluates hormonal transitions thoroughly and builds individualized care plans for women in perimenopause and menopause. Her functional medicine and primary care backgrounds allow her to address the full range of symptoms these transitions can produce, including sleep disruption, metabolic changes, and mood shifts.

Yes. Dr. Accurso holds board certification in Obesity Medicine and has a strong clinical interest in medical weight management. She evaluates root causes of weight gain, including metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, and hormonal factors. She also manages obesity medication when clinically appropriate.

Dr. Accurso goes beyond standard lab panels to evaluate metabolic health comprehensively. She uses advanced biomarker testing, body composition analysis, and functional medicine evaluation to identify early signs of metabolic dysfunction. She is passionate about helping patients understand cardiovascular risk and insulin resistance before they progress to diagnosable disease.

Yes. Dr. Accurso provides aesthetic procedures including neuromodulator treatments such as Botox. She completed advanced training in these procedures and offers them as part of Fortiva Wellness's expanded service menu.

Dr. Accurso brings over a decade of clinical experience to Fortiva Wellness. She spent her earlier career working within hospital systems and large corporate medical groups before founding Fortiva Wellness to practice with a smaller panel and a more personal, accountable approach.

Yes. Dr. Accurso is certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. She incorporates functional medicine thinking into every visit, looking at root causes rather than treating symptoms in isolation. She uses gut microbiome testing, hormone panels, and advanced laboratory evaluation alongside standard primary care diagnostics.