About
Dr. Karam Sonu Bhalla holds dual board certifications in internal medicine and anesthesiology. He completed his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Both of his residencies took place at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he trained in internal medicine and anesthesiology. Over more than two decades, he worked as an anesthesiologist at Presbyterian Hospital, Kaseman Hospital, and Rust Medical Center, and as an internist at ABQ Health Partners, Davita Medical Group, and Lovelace Medical Center. He also served as Medical Director at Genesis Health Care.
Dr. Bhalla was born in India and raised in the United States, giving him deep fluency in both Eastern and Western healing traditions. A severe concussion he suffered in 2009 while snowboarding became a turning point, reshaping how he thought about medicine and the human body. D. to practice a medicine that serves the body, mind, and soul together. His clinical passions include integrative and holistic care, herbal and nutraceutical therapies, dietary optimization across Paleo, Keto, and vegan approaches, fasting protocols, and mind-body practices including meditation and Kundalini energy work. He treats conditions ranging from autoimmune disease and hormonal imbalances to heart health, digestive disorders, brain fog, and cellular dysfunction. His wife's encouragement carried him through a serious medical complication during medical school, and her support continues to ground his work and life.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Medical School
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM; Anesthesiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bhalla right for?
Dr. Bhalla is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who treats the whole person. Patients managing chronic conditions like autoimmune disease, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, or cardiovascular disease benefit from his integrative approach. He works well with patients open to herbal therapies, dietary changes, and mind-body practices alongside conventional medicine. Anyone who wants a physician willing to spend real time exploring root causes will find his approach distinctive. His philosophy places patients in charge of their own health journeys, so self-motivated individuals tend to thrive under his care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bhalla treats a broad range of conditions across multiple body systems. His clinical focus includes digestive issues such as Candida overgrowth, Crohn's disease, IBS, and food sensitivities. He also treats autoimmune disease, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue, prediabetes, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hormonal imbalances, PCOS, coronary artery disease, hypertension, brain fog, migraines, anxiety, depression, and mitochondrial dysfunction. If you have questions about a specific condition, the practice welcomes a direct conversation before you join.
Yes. Dr. Bhalla holds board certifications in both internal medicine and anesthesiology. He completed residency training in both specialties at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
Dr. Bhalla studied as an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. He then completed two residencies at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, one in internal medicine and one in anesthesiology.
Dr. Bhalla starts with the simplest, most direct path to healing. He consults natural therapies first, including food, herbs, and supplements, before considering pharmaceutical options. He integrates Eastern healing principles with evidence-based Western medicine. His goal is to address root causes rather than manage symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Bhalla actively incorporates herbal and nutraceutical support into treatment plans. He respects pharmaceuticals, herbals, and supplements as complementary tools, selecting the right approach for each patient. He also recommends dietary optimization strategies including Paleo, Keto, and vegan diets, as well as fasting protocols.
Dr. Bhalla brings over 23 years of combined experience in internal medicine and anesthesiology. , he worked across multiple Albuquerque health systems including Presbyterian Hospital, ABQ Health Partners, Davita Medical Group, Lovelace Medical Center, and Genesis Health Care.
Dr. Bhalla grew up immersed in both Indian healing traditions and Western medicine, which gave him an early appreciation for natural therapies. A severe concussion he suffered in 2009 deepened that perspective, prompting him to see the body, mind, and soul as interconnected. D.
Yes. Dr. Bhalla integrates mind-body practices including meditation, Kundalini energy work, and chakra development into his clinical approach. He views these practices as meaningful components of whole-person care, not add-ons.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026