About
Hema V. Nathan, MD has practiced family medicine in Thousand Oaks, California for over five decades. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Lady Hardinge Medical College at Delhi University in New Delhi, India in 1970. After completing a rotating internship and house officer roles in internal medicine and OB/GYN at Lady Hardinge Hospital, she pursued postgraduate research in OB/GYN and pharmacology at Post Graduate Medical College in Chandigarh, India. She completed her Family Practice residency at the University of Illinois in Danville, Illinois, finishing in 1978. She holds certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates and maintains active memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians and the California Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Nathan speaks English, Tamil, Hindi, and Punjabi, serving a linguistically diverse patient community. She is passionate about preventive care and helps each patient make informed decisions about their long-term health. Her approach pairs thorough diagnostics with clear communication, both during and between visits. She affiliates with Los Robles Hospital and uses her specialist network to advocate for patients when second opinions matter. Patients spanning 30 years describe her as meticulous, attentive, and deeply invested in their outcomes. In one notable case, she challenged a proposed cervical fusion surgery and secured a referral to a university specialist who confirmed a far less invasive alternative.
Education & Training
Medical School
Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi University, New Delhi, India - Doctorate of Medicine, 1970
Residency
University of Illinois, Danville, IL - Family Practice Residency, 1975-1978
Additional Training
Rotating Internship, Lady Hardinge Hospital, New Delhi, India, 1970-1971; House Officer, Dept. of Internal Medicine, Lady Hardinge Hospital, 1971; House Officer, Dept. of OB/GYN, Lady Hardinge Hospital, 1971-1972; Research Associate, Dept. of OB/GYN and Pharmacology, Post Graduate Medical College, Chandigarh, India, 1972
Certifications
Languages
English, Tamil, Hindi, Punjabi
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Nathan right for?
Dr. Nathan is well suited for adults seeking a long-term physician relationship grounded in preventive care. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her thorough diagnostic approach and consistent follow-through. Those who value direct physician access, including after-hours phone availability, will find her model a strong fit. She serves a linguistically diverse community and communicates fluently in English, Tamil, Hindi, and Punjabi. Patients who want an engaged advocate when navigating specialist referrals or second opinions will feel well supported in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nathan specializes in family medicine, primary care, and preventive medicine. She focuses on both active health concerns and long-term disease prevention. Her approach combines comprehensive screenings with customized wellness planning for each patient.
Dr. Nathan has practiced family medicine in Thousand Oaks, California for over five decades. She earned her medical degree in 1970 and completed her Family Practice residency at the University of Illinois in 1978. That depth of experience informs her thorough, relationship-driven approach to patient care.
Dr. Nathan earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Lady Hardinge Medical College at Delhi University in New Delhi, India in 1970. She completed her internship and house officer roles at Lady Hardinge Hospital before pursuing postgraduate research at Post Graduate Medical College in Chandigarh, India. She then completed her Family Practice residency at the University of Illinois in Danville, Illinois.
Yes. Dr. Nathan conducts every visit herself. The practice does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Patients always see Dr. Nathan directly, which supports continuity and a consistent physician relationship.
Dr. Nathan speaks English, Tamil, Hindi, and Punjabi. This allows her to serve a linguistically diverse patient community across Ventura County.
Dr. Nathan actively advocates for her patients when specialist care is needed. She uses her concierge network to connect patients with specialists at leading medical institutions when local options fall short. She also challenges recommendations she believes warrant a second opinion, as she has done in cases involving proposed surgical interventions.
Dr. Nathan holds certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. She also maintains active memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians and the California Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Nathan treats a broad range of conditions within family and primary care, including chronic disease management and preventive health concerns. She designs individualized wellness plans for each patient and conducts comprehensive screenings to identify and address health risks early.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026