Dr. Katriny IkbalMD
Family Medicine
at DirectMed DPC — Lakeway, TX
About
Dr. Katriny Ikbal founded DirectMed DPC and serves patients at the Lakeway clinic. She earned her undergraduate degree in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin before completing medical school at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Her residency training in Family Medicine followed at the UT Southwestern program in Austin. She holds board certification in Family Medicine.
Early in her career, Dr. Ikbal worked in urgent care. That experience clarified what she wanted to build: a practice where medicine could center the patient, not the clock. She brings additional training from the Institute for Functional Medicine to her clinical work. Outside of medicine, Dr. Ikbal enjoys time with her family and two rescue dogs, traveling, baking, and yoga.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Texas at Austin, B.S. Nutrition
Medical School
Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ
Residency
Family Medicine, UT Southwestern (Austin, TX)
Additional Training
Training with the Institute for Functional Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ikbal right for?
Dr. Ikbal is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a physician who addresses root causes alongside day-to-day health concerns. Patients managing hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or thyroid conditions benefit from her combined family medicine and functional medicine training. She works well with patients who want a long-term relationship with a physician who knows their full health history. Her nutrition background makes her particularly well-suited for patients interested in lifestyle-driven approaches to chronic disease.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ikbal earned her undergraduate degree in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin. She completed medical school at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, followed by a Family Medicine residency at the UT Southwestern program in Austin. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and has additional training from the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Ikbal treats a broad range of primary care conditions. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management such as hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, and thyroid disorders. She also provides preventive care, acute care, and routine gynecological care. Her functional medicine training allows her to address root causes rather than symptoms alone.
Dr. Ikbal centers her practice on the patient-physician relationship. She applies a root-cause lens through her functional medicine training, integrating nutrition and lifestyle into treatment plans. Her time in urgent care shaped her belief that good medicine requires unhurried, meaningful visits.
Yes, Dr. Ikbal holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also completed training with the Institute for Functional Medicine, adding a root-cause perspective to her primary care practice.
Dr. Ikbal sees patients at the DirectMed DPC Lakeway clinic. The practice operates four Central Texas locations, but the Lakeway location is her primary base.
Yes. Established patients in Dr. Ikbal's panel receive her personal cell number for direct contact by phone, text, or email. This access is a core part of the DirectMed DPC membership.
Dr. Ikbal sees adults and families across a wide range of health needs. She is particularly well-suited for patients managing chronic conditions, those interested in preventive care, and patients who value a functional medicine approach to everyday health.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026