Dr. Neha LalaniMD

Endocrinology

at Bluebonnet Diabetes & Endocrinology — Lakeway, TX

About

Dr. Neha Lalani is a triple board-certified specialist in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (ABIM), Internal Medicine (ABIM), and Obesity Medicine (ABOM). She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Buffalo, training under renowned endocrinologist Dr. Paresh Dandona. She then pursued her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at Kansas University Medical Center, where she cared for thousands of complex patients. Her peer-reviewed publications cover post-pituitary surgery laboratory evaluation, TSH-secreting pituitary tumors presenting as thyroid storm, and chronic secondary adrenal insufficiency presenting as recurrent severe hypoglycemia.

After a decade in traditional healthcare, Dr. Lalani opened Bluebonnet Diabetes & Endocrinology to practice medicine on her own terms. She is passionate about diabetes care and stays current with the latest technology, including continuous glucose monitor management and emerging GLP-1 therapies. Her clinical interests extend to thyroid disease, obesity, PCOS, adrenal and pituitary conditions, perimenopause, menopause, cardiovascular risk, and healthy aging. She brings the same depth of focus to every visit, whether a patient comes in for complex diabetes management or a newly diagnosed thyroid condition.

Education & Training

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of Buffalo (under Dr. Paresh Dandona)

Fellowship

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Kansas University Medical Center

Certifications

Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (ABIM)Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM)Board Certified in Obesity Medicine (ABOM)

Conditions Treated

Type 1 DiabetesType 2 DiabetesPrediabetesGestational DiabetesMODYSteroid-induced DiabetesCystic Fibrosis-related DiabetesHypoglycemic disordersHypothyroidismHyperthyroidismHashimoto's thyroiditisGraves' diseaseThyroid nodulesGoiterThyroid cancerObesityPCOSOsteoporosisAdrenal insufficiencyCushing's syndromePituitary adenomaProlactinomaLow testosteronePerimenopauseMenopause

Who is Dr. Lalani right for?

Dr. Lalani is a strong fit for adults managing complex or hard-to-control endocrine conditions. Patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or rare diabetes subtypes like MODY benefit from her deep focus in diabetes technology and CGM management. She also serves patients navigating thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, or hormonal concerns like PCOS, low testosterone, perimenopause, and menopause. Patients who want unhurried visits and direct access to their specialist between appointments tend to thrive in her practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Lalani treats the full spectrum of endocrine conditions. Her clinical focus includes every type of diabetes, thyroid disease, obesity, PCOS, osteoporosis, adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome, pituitary adenomas, prolactinoma, low testosterone, perimenopause, and menopause. She also manages rarer conditions like MODY, steroid-induced diabetes, and cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.

Yes. Dr. Lalani holds triple board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and in Internal Medicine. She also holds board certification in Obesity Medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. This combination of certifications is rare among endocrinologists in the Austin area.

Dr. Lalani completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Buffalo, where she trained under Dr. Paresh Dandona, a nationally recognized endocrinologist. She then completed her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at Kansas University Medical Center, where she cared for thousands of complex patients before launching her own practice.

Yes. Dr. Lalani has authored peer-reviewed publications on three topics: appropriate laboratory evaluation in post-pituitary surgery patients, a TSH-secreting pituitary tumor presenting as thyroid storm, and chronic secondary adrenal insufficiency presenting as recurrent severe hypoglycemia. Her research reflects her clinical depth in complex endocrine conditions.

Dr. Lalani is especially passionate about diabetes and stays current with the latest medications and technology. She manages continuous glucose monitors, evaluates patients for advanced therapies including GLP-1 receptor agonists, and tailors treatment plans to each patient's specific diabetes type and goals. She sees patients with Type 1, Type 2, prediabetes, gestational diabetes, MODY, steroid-induced diabetes, and cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.

Yes. Dr. Lalani manages thyroid cancer and provides post-surgical thyroid care. She also evaluates and treats thyroid nodules, goiter, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and Graves' disease.

Dr. Lalani holds board certification in Obesity Medicine. She evaluates obesity as a medical condition with hormonal and metabolic drivers, not simply a lifestyle issue. Her approach includes evidence-based interventions such as GLP-1 therapies, and she integrates weight management into her broader treatment of conditions like diabetes, PCOS, and cardiovascular risk.

Yes. Dr. Lalani offers telemedicine visits for patients throughout Texas. Patients outside the Lakeway area or those who prefer virtual care can schedule a telehealth appointment without traveling to the office.

Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026