About
Dr. Disha Spath, MD, FACP is a board-certified internist and the founder of Thrive Direct Primary Care in Latham, NY. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with high honors from the University of Georgia, where she earned distinction as a Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities scholar. During her undergraduate years, she contributed 29 novel human genes to the Human Genome Project. She also published a thesis on the herbal medicine of the Pavacachi Tribe in the Ecuadorian Rainforest and conducted early work in longevity medicine. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Tennessee in Nashville. The American College of Physicians awarded her the FACP fellowship for teaching physicians across the country the principles of money management.
Dr. Spath brings years of clinical experience from primary care and hospital settings across New York and Georgia. She focuses on preventive and lifestyle medicine, cardiovascular risk reduction, bone health, and women's health, including perimenopause and menopause management. She builds personalized wellness plans for patients who want to take a proactive approach to their long-term health. She speaks English and Hindi fluently and holds conversational proficiency in Spanish and Punjabi. She hosts "The 518 Thrives Healthcast," a podcast exploring cardiovascular and preventive health topics. Outside the office, she hikes, plays music, and shares practical wellness guidance with the upstate New York community. She lives in upstate New York with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, Magna Cum Laude with high honors
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee, Nashville
Additional Training
Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities scholar; contributed 29 novel human genes to Human Genome Project; published thesis on herbal medicine of Pavacachi Tribe in Ecuadorian Rainforest; worked on longevity medicine; FACP awarded for teaching physicians principles of money management
Certifications
Languages
English, Hindi, Spanish, Punjabi
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Spath right for?
Dr. Spath works well with adults who want a proactive, long-term approach to their health. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, or high cholesterol benefit from her thorough, relationship-driven style. She is a strong fit for women navigating perimenopause or seeking personalized hormonal and wellness planning. Busy professionals who want a physician they can reach directly, without waiting rooms or rushed visits, tend to find her approach a natural match. Her multilingual fluency in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Punjabi also makes her accessible to patients from diverse backgrounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Spath treats a wide range of adult conditions. She manages high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, high cholesterol, asthma, and COPD. She also addresses anxiety, depression, perimenopause, weight management, and cardiovascular risk. Her preventive focus means she works with patients before problems escalate, not just after.
Dr. Spath is particularly passionate about preventive and lifestyle medicine for longevity and energy. She focuses on cardiovascular risk reduction, bone health, and personalized wellness plans for busy professionals. Women's health and perimenopause and menopause symptom management are also central to her practice.
Yes. Dr. Spath holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, an honor the organization awarded her for teaching physicians across the country the principles of money management.
Dr. Spath earned her undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia and her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Tennessee in Nashville.
Yes. Women's health is a core focus for Dr. Spath. She manages perimenopause and menopause symptoms, conducts Pap smears, and builds personalized wellness plans for women at every stage of life.
Dr. Spath speaks English and Hindi fluently. She also holds conversational proficiency in Spanish and Punjabi, allowing her to connect with patients from a wide range of backgrounds.
Yes. Dr. Spath offers virtual visits by video in addition to in-person appointments. Members also reach her directly by text or phone for non-urgent questions during secure messaging hours, 8am to 8pm on weekdays.
Dr. Spath practices what she calls old-fashioned doctoring with modern technology. She prioritizes unhurried appointments, direct doctor access, and genuine relationships with her patients. She partners with each patient to build a personalized plan, whether that means managing a chronic condition or optimizing long-term wellness.
Yes. Dr. Spath performs EKGs, ear cleaning, Pap smears, joint injections, and simple skin procedures such as skin tag removal, laceration repair, and abscess treatment. Patients handle many common concerns without a separate specialist visit.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026