About
Dr. Narendra Punjabi has practiced internal medicine and primary care in Austin, Texas for more than four decades. A close friend's influence during his high school years first drew him toward medicine. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Baroda Medical College in Vadodara, India. He completed an internship at St. Louis Children's Hospital and a Family Medicine residency at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis.
Dr. Punjabi believes the physician's role extends well beyond diagnosing disease. He listens to each patient as a unique individual and builds care plans around their health goals, values, and lifestyle. He offers hormone replacement therapy as clinically appropriate, helping patients improve energy, vitality, and physical function. He speaks Hindi, Punjabi, and Gujarati. Outside of medicine, he maintains a daily practice of meditation and walking. He views health as a lifelong pursuit of balance, resilience, and purpose.
Education & Training
Medical School
Baroda Medical College, Vadodara, India — Doctorate of Medicine (1978)
Residency
Family Medicine, Deaconess Hospital, St. Louis, MO (1981-1983)
Additional Training
Internship, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO (1979-1981)
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati
Who is Dr. Punjabi right for?
Dr. Punjabi is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-tenured internist with a whole-person philosophy. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes benefit from his preventive focus. Adults interested in hormone replacement therapy or improving energy and vitality will find his approach relevant. Patients who value a physician who listens carefully and builds individualized care plans tend to thrive under his care. Hindi, Punjabi, and Gujarati speakers will appreciate his multilingual capabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Punjabi focuses on internal medicine, primary care, and preventive medicine. He manages chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He also offers hormone replacement therapy as clinically appropriate for patients working to improve energy, vitality, and physical function.
Dr. Punjabi grounds his care in compassion, respect, and evidence-based medicine. He treats each patient as a unique individual rather than simply addressing a diagnosis. He builds individualized plans that reflect each patient's health goals, values, and lifestyle. He also empowers patients to make informed decisions and take an active role in their own health.
Dr. Punjabi has practiced internal medicine and primary care in Austin, Texas for more than four decades. His career began after earning his Doctorate of Medicine from Baroda Medical College. He completed his residency training at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis.
Dr. Punjabi earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Baroda Medical College in Vadodara, India in 1978. He then completed an internship at St. Louis Children's Hospital. He finished his Family Medicine residency at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis in 1983.
Yes, Dr. Punjabi offers hormone replacement therapy as clinically appropriate. He uses this as part of a personalized approach to help patients improve their energy, vitality, physical function, and overall quality of life.
Dr. Punjabi speaks Hindi, Punjabi, and Gujarati in addition to English. Patients who prefer to communicate in any of these languages are welcome at his Austin practice.
Dr. Punjabi believes wellness comes from caring for the whole person, encompassing mind, body, and spirit. He maintains a personal daily routine of meditation and walking. These practices reinforce his conviction that health is a lifelong pursuit of balance, resilience, and purpose.
Yes. Dr. Punjabi is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. This direct access is one of the core benefits of his MDVIP membership practice.
Doctor profile last updated August 15, 2026