About
Dr. Mila Lopez brings double board certification in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine to her Scottsdale practice. Sc. in Biochemistry and a Master of Science in Experimental Surgery. She then attended St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, where she gained global health experience serving diverse urban populations in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Upon graduation, she received induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, a recognition of her commitment to empathy and patient-centered care. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center, one of the nation's most established programs in the specialty.
Dr. Lopez holds the Diplomate credential from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and brings over 12 years of clinical experience to her patients. She earned Top Doc recognition every year from 2020 through 2025 and has been featured in Stroll Desert Mountain Magazine and Phoenix Magazine. Her clinical passions include hormonal optimization, perimenopause, women's health after 40, weight management, nutritional medicine, GLP-1 therapies, and preventive cardiology. The practice's golden pomegranate emblem carries personal meaning for her: as a child, her mother and grandmother would peel pomegranates for her when she fell ill, a memory of care that quietly shaped her approach to medicine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
McGill University, Montreal, Canada — Biochemistry (B.Sc.) + Master's of Science in Experimental Surgery
Medical School
St. George's University (Grenada)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center
Additional Training
Gold Humanism Honor Society inductee upon medical school graduation; DipABLM (Diplomate, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lopez right for?
Dr. Lopez is a strong fit for adults seeking primary care that integrates lifestyle and preventive medicine. Women navigating perimenopause, hormonal changes, or chronic conditions such as PCOS, hypothyroidism, and metabolic syndrome benefit from her specialized focus. She also works well with men managing low testosterone, cardiovascular risk, or weight-related concerns. Adolescents and patients dealing with anxiety, fatigue, or autoimmune disorders find thorough, unhurried evaluations in her care. Patients who want direct access to their physician and a treatment plan grounded in nutrition, movement, and long-term wellness will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lopez treats a wide range of conditions including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, hypothyroidism, and PCOS. She also manages perimenopause, menopause, low testosterone, fatigue, anxiety, autoimmune disorders, and nicotine addiction. Her dual training in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine allows her to address root causes alongside day-to-day medical needs.
Yes. Dr. Lopez holds dual board certification in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She also earned the Diplomate credential from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. These credentials reflect both her clinical training and her commitment to evidence-based, lifestyle-driven care.
Sc. in Biochemistry and a Master of Science in Experimental Surgery. She attended St. George's University School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Upon medical school graduation, she received induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Dr. Lopez takes a root-cause approach to chronic disease. She integrates evidence-based medicine with lifestyle prescriptions across six pillars: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoidance of risky substances. For conditions like insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and hormonal imbalances, she builds individualized plans that address the full clinical picture.
Yes. Dr. Lopez offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy as part of her membership services. She is particularly focused on hormonal optimization for women in perimenopause and menopause, as well as men managing low testosterone. Hormone therapy integrates with her broader approach to preventive and lifestyle medicine.
Yes. Dr. Lopez provides comprehensive medical weight loss programs. These include GLP-1 and semaglutide medications, hormonal weight management, exercise coaching, nutritional counseling, and anti-inflammatory dietary guidance. She treats weight as a clinical issue with multiple contributing factors, not simply a numbers problem.
Yes. Dr. Lopez sees adolescent patients through both her standard membership tiers and the Lux Kids Acute Care option. Lux Kids Acute Care provides same-day or next-day visits for common pediatric concerns in children ages 5 to 17. This option works for children of adult members and non-members alike.
Dr. Lopez has over 12 years of clinical experience. She has earned Top Doc recognition consecutively from 2020 through 2025 and has been featured in both Phoenix Magazine and Stroll Desert Mountain Magazine for her clinical work in Scottsdale.
Yes. Nutritional medicine is a core part of Dr. Lopez's clinical approach. She provides nutrition counseling, culinary medicine and meal prep guidance, and support for plant-based and anti-inflammatory diets. She also helps patients with gut health, digestive wellness, and vitamin and supplement optimization.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026