About
Dr. Francesca Rudin, MD brings over 20 years of integrative healthcare experience to Mindful Living Solutions. She holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine. Before attending medical school, she worked as a trauma and critical care-certified Registered Nurse in San Diego County from 1994 to 2006. Her nursing career spanned orthopedics, spine care, intensive care, and cardiac catheterization. She advanced into leadership, serving as Clinical Manager and then Director of Cardiology across a 41-hospital network operated by Catholic HealthCare West. She also sat on a regional Cardiac Round Table and helped guide adoption of drug-eluting stents in 2003.
Dr. Rudin earned her BS from the University of California, San Diego in 2001 and her MD from Creighton University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Yale School of Medicine and Greenwich Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident. She has earned recognition as a Florida Top Doctor (2025), Naples Illustrated Top Doctor (2022 through 2024), and Best in Florida (2024-2025). Her clinical focus includes hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, women's health, and longevity-focused care. She has practiced aesthetic medicine for eight years, specializing in advanced injectables and laser procedures. Her aesthetic philosophy centers on restoring and refreshing without distorting natural appearance.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BS, University of California, San Diego (2001)
Medical School
MD, Creighton University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine / Greenwich Hospital (Chief Resident)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rudin right for?
Dr. Francesca Rudin is a strong fit for adults seeking a physician who addresses both internal health and aesthetic goals. Women navigating hormonal changes, menopause, or thyroid concerns benefit from her expertise in hormone optimization and women's health. Patients with chronic conditions such as autoimmune disease or diabetes benefit from her functional medicine approach. Those interested in aesthetic treatments such as injectables or laser procedures find her eight years of aesthetic medicine experience valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rudin treats a wide range of chronic and complex conditions, including autoimmune disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. She also focuses heavily on hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, and conditions related to metabolic health. Her functional medicine training allows her to address root causes rather than symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Rudin holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Yale School of Medicine and Greenwich Hospital, where she also served as Chief Resident.
Before medical school, Dr. Rudin worked as a trauma and critical care-certified Registered Nurse in San Diego County from 1994 to 2006. Her nursing career covered orthopedics, spine care, intensive care, and cardiac catheterization. She later served as Director of Cardiology across a 41-hospital network at Catholic HealthCare West.
Dr. Rudin offers hormone replacement therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and peptide therapy. She approaches hormone optimization as part of a broader longevity and preventive care strategy. Her clinical focus on women's health makes her particularly suited for patients navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Rudin performs a full range of physician-administered aesthetic treatments, including Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and dermal fillers. She also uses Cutera technology for truSculpt body contouring, truFlex muscle sculpting, and Secret PRO laser treatments. Her aesthetic philosophy centers on refreshing natural appearance without distorting it.
Yes. Peers and publications have recognized Dr. Rudin as a Florida Top Doctor (2025), a Naples Illustrated Top Doctor for 2022 through 2024, and Best in Florida for 2024-2025.
Dr. Rudin uses functional medicine to identify underlying causes of chronic illness rather than managing symptoms in isolation. She applies advanced laboratory analysis, genetic testing, and metabolic evaluations to build a full picture of each patient's health. This approach informs her treatment plans across internal medicine, hormone health, and preventive care.
Dr. Rudin earned her MD from Creighton University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Yale School of Medicine and Greenwich Hospital, serving as Chief Resident. Before medical school, she earned her BS from the University of California, San Diego in 2001.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026