About
Dr. Humera Malik leads PHW Specialty Clinic with a clinical philosophy rooted in personal, thoughtful, results-driven care. She holds three distinct credentials: board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine (DABIM), certification as an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP), and designation as a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD). Together, these credentials reflect more than two decades of multidisciplinary clinical depth.
Dr. Malik integrates Internal Medicine with Functional Medicine to identify the true root causes of illness rather than managing symptoms alone. She is especially passionate about hormonal health, gut health, immune function, cognitive health, and healthy aging. Her clinical interests also extend to Lyme disease and mid-life health transitions. She tailors every care plan to each patient's unique biology, using advanced diagnostics and DNA-informed strategies to guide treatment. Patients describe her as bringing a rare combination of rigorous training and genuine attentiveness to every visit.
Education & Training
Additional Training
DABIM - Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine; IFMCP - Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner; LLMD - Lyme Literate Medical Doctor
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Malik right for?
Dr. Malik is a strong fit for adults managing chronic, hormonal, or complex illness. Busy professionals who want specialist-level oversight of their primary care benefit from her model. Patients dealing with Lyme disease, mid-life health transitions, or unresolved symptoms often find her root-cause approach effective. She also serves adults focused on healthy aging, cognitive health, and long-term preventive wellness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Malik treats a wide range of chronic and complex conditions. Her focus areas include hormonal health, gut health, immune dysfunction, cognitive decline, and metabolic concerns. She also diagnoses and manages Lyme disease. Her training in both Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine lets her address root causes rather than symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Malik holds three distinct credentials. She earned board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine (DABIM), certification as an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP), and designation as a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD).
Dr. Malik identifies the root causes of illness using advanced diagnostics and DNA-informed strategies. She builds a Personalized Health Blueprint for each patient based on their unique biology. Her care plans address the whole person, integrating Internal Medicine precision with Functional Medicine methodology.
Yes. Dr. Malik holds the LLMD designation as a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor. She has extensive clinical experience diagnosing and managing Lyme disease. Patients with complex or chronic Lyme presentations can seek her care directly at PHW Specialty Clinic.
Dr. Malik primarily serves adults, including busy professionals managing chronic illness, hormonal changes, or complex health concerns. She also works with patients navigating mid-life health transitions and adults focused on aging, cognitive health, and preventive wellness.
Dr. Malik brings more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has developed expertise across Internal Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Lyme disease over her career. Her background spans routine wellness through highly complex chronic disease management.
Yes. Dr. Malik uses DNA-informed nutrition strategies and advanced diagnostics to guide treatment. She tailors supplementation and care plans to each patient's genetic profile. This precision approach is a core part of her Personalized Health Blueprint process.
Dr. Malik practices Internal Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Preventive Medicine. She also specializes in hormonal health, metabolic health, gut health, immune health, cognitive health, and aging and longevity. Her training spans both conventional and integrative clinical disciplines.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026