About
Dr. Murthy Gokula earned his medical degree at Siddhartha Medical College in India. He completed his family medicine residency at Sparrow Hospital and Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan. He then pursued a fellowship in geriatrics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
After fellowship, Dr. Gokula joined The University of Toledo Medical Center. There he founded the Geriatric Fellowship Program and directed it from 2009 to 2016. He holds board certification in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, and Lifestyle Medicine. He pursued additional certification in Anti-Aging Medicine as well. His clinical focus spans hormone therapy, longevity medicine, weight management, and preventive care. He developed both GLP-1 and non-GLP-1 weight loss protocols that integrate lifestyle medicine principles. Dr. Gokula also founded a Walk with a Doc chapter in Toledo. The program meets on the second Saturday of every month at Toledo-area parks and welcomes the community at no cost. He hosts free Lifestyle Medicine Workshops on topics such as sleep health and conducts gut health assessments using Genova Diagnostics. His care philosophy holds that better health comes through research and prevention, not just illness treatment.
Education & Training
Medical School
Siddhartha Medical College, India
Residency
Family Medicine, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, Lansing, MI
Fellowship
Geriatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Additional Training
Founded and directed Geriatric Fellowship Program at The University of Toledo Medical Center (2009-2016)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gokula right for?
Dr. Gokula is a strong fit for adults seeking preventive and longevity-focused primary care. Patients managing hormonal imbalances, menopause, andropause, or low testosterone benefit from his expertise in bio-identical hormone therapy. He serves patients with obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and gut health disorders through structured, evidence-based programs. Older adults benefit from his deep background in geriatric medicine. Patients who want a physician integrating nutrition, stress management, and movement into their care plan will find his approach well-suited to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gokula treats a broad range of conditions including obesity, hormonal imbalances, menopause, andropause, low testosterone, insulin resistance, inflammation, gut health disorders, chronic pain, musculoskeletal and sports injuries, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. His clinical scope spans preventive, geriatric, and lifestyle medicine.
Dr. Gokula holds board certification in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, and Lifestyle Medicine. He also pursued certification in Anti-Aging Medicine. This combination of credentials reflects his focus on whole-person care across all stages of life.
Dr. Gokula earned his medical degree at Siddhartha Medical College in India. He completed his family medicine residency at Sparrow Hospital and Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan. He then trained in geriatrics through a fellowship at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Dr. Gokula developed both GLP-1 and non-GLP-1 weight loss protocols under the ShedPounds program. His approach integrates lifestyle medicine, anti-aging principles, and personalized nutrition guidance. He addresses root causes such as insulin resistance and hormonal imbalance rather than focusing on calorie restriction alone.
Yes, Dr. Gokula specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and testosterone pellet therapy. He tailors each treatment plan to the individual patient's hormone levels and symptoms. His hormone therapy services address fatigue, low libido, mood changes, and other hormonal symptoms.
Dr. Gokula organizes his clinical approach around five pillars: inflammation, insulin resistance, hormones, toxins, and gut health. He uses wellness labs and Genova Diagnostics gut health assessments to evaluate each area. Addressing these pillars guides his preventive and lifestyle medicine protocols.
Yes, Dr. Gokula offers Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy at Concierge Connected Care. PRP therapy uses concentrated platelets from the patient's own blood to support tissue repair and regeneration. He applies this therapy for musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain.
Dr. Gokula founded a Walk with a Doc chapter in Toledo. The program holds free community walks on the second Saturday of every month at Toledo-area parks. He also conducts free Lifestyle Medicine Workshops on topics including sleep health.
Doctor profile last updated April 3, 2026