About
Elissa B. Gartenberg, D.O., is a board-certified family physician whose training spans some of the country's most respected institutions. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Michigan, then completed post-baccalaureate pre-med and graduate Biology coursework at Harvard University. O. in 2002. She then completed a transitional dual-accredited internship through Henry Ford Health Systems in Detroit and Warren, Michigan, before heading to Arizona for her Family Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. She later pursued Medical Acupuncture training through the Joseph Helms Institute at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.
Over two decades of practice have deepened her passion for integrative and functional medicine, pharmacogenomics, bio-identical hormone therapy, osteopathic manipulation, longevity medicine, and women's health. She developed PIMA, the Personalized Integrative Medical Assessment, to bring together evidence-based medicine with Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, iridology, and biopsychosocial review in one comprehensive evaluation. Her colleagues voted her TOP DOC 2026 in Phoenix Magazine. She teaches medical students and has taught at both the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Sonoran University of Health Sciences. She also serves as Arizona's Tar Wars Coordinator, promoting anti-smoking awareness to fourth and fifth graders. Outside the office, she enjoys writing, public speaking, meditating, hiking, boating, singing, and spending time with family and friends.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Michigan, B.S. Psychology
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O., 2002
Residency
Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
Additional Training
Internship: Henry Ford Health Systems (transitional dual accredited); Medical Acupuncture training: Joseph Helms Institute at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine; Post-baccalaureate pre-med and graduate Biology, Harvard University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gartenberg right for?
Dr. Gartenberg suits patients who want a physician to address the full picture of their health. Adults managing chronic conditions, hormonal changes, or complex medication profiles benefit from her integrative and pharmacogenomic expertise. She is a strong fit for women seeking menopause management or well-women care with a holistic lens. Patients drawn to functional medicine, acupuncture, or mind-body approaches will find her framework a natural home. Those who want executive-level diagnostics and after-hours access can opt into the Elite Membership tier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gartenberg treats a broad range of conditions across family medicine. Her focus areas include chronic disease management, cardiovascular health, hormonal imbalances, depression, women's health conditions, and rare diseases. She also addresses concerns through a functional and integrative lens, looking at root causes alongside conventional diagnoses.
Yes. Dr. Gartenberg holds board certification in Family Medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine. O. from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale.
Dr. Gartenberg completed her undergraduate work at the University of Michigan and graduate Biology coursework at Harvard University. O. from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002. Her internship took place at Henry Ford Health Systems, and she completed her Family Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. She later trained in Medical Acupuncture at the Joseph Helms Institute at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.
PIMA stands for Personalized Integrative Medical Assessment. Dr. Gartenberg created it to bring together evidence-based medicine, Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, iridology, and a complete biopsychosocial review in one comprehensive evaluation. It gives her a multidimensional view of each patient's health.
Yes. Dr. Gartenberg incorporates osteopathic manipulation as part of her integrative care toolkit. , she uses hands-on techniques to address musculoskeletal concerns and support overall health alongside her other treatment approaches.
Dr. Gartenberg offers medical acupuncture, osteopathic manipulation, cupping, trigger point injections, bio-identical hormone therapy, vitamin injections, and IV hydration therapy. She also incorporates functional medicine and her own PIMA framework, which draws on Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic principles.
Yes. Women's health is a core focus for Dr. Gartenberg. She provides well-women exams with pap smears, alternative menopause treatments, and bio-identical hormone therapy. She approaches women's health through both conventional and integrative methods.
Yes. Phoenix Magazine named Dr. Gartenberg TOP DOC 2026. She also teaches medical students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Sonoran University of Health Sciences, reflecting her standing in the medical community.
Dr. Gartenberg includes depression screening, evaluation, and treatment within her scope of care. Her biopsychosocial approach means she considers emotional and psychological factors alongside physical health in every patient evaluation.
Yes. Dr. Gartenberg offers pharmacogenomic evaluation of medications as part of her integrative practice. This testing helps identify how a patient's genetic makeup influences their response to specific drugs, supporting more personalized prescribing decisions.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026