About
Dr. Pooja Gidwani holds an MD from the University of Arizona and an MBA, bringing both clinical and strategic depth to her practice. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at UT Health Houston before building her career as a physician executive. That executive experience gave her a direct view into the physical, cognitive, and time demands facing high-level leaders.
Dr. Gidwani holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She serves as an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and as a thought leader within the global Longevity Docs™ Consortium. Her clinical focus spans metabolic optimization, hormone therapy, GLP-1 protocols, peptide therapy, body recomposition, cardiovascular risk, cognitive performance, and longevity. She created the Dr. Pooja Protocol™ and its governing Strategic Longevity™ framework to deliver systematic, measurable results for clients who cannot afford to age passively. She is passionate about reversing biological age markers and building sustainable performance from the inside out.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Arizona
Residency
Internal Medicine, UT Health Houston
Additional Training
MBA (specific institution not mentioned); Member of American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M); Longevity Docs™ Consortium thought leader
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gidwani right for?
Dr. Gidwani is an excellent fit for adults who treat their health as a strategic priority. Executives, entrepreneurs, and creatives who need peak cognitive and physical performance benefit most from her approach. She is particularly effective with patients managing metabolic dysfunction, hormonal shifts including perimenopause and andropause, weight challenges, or early cardiovascular and cognitive risk. Patients who want a deep, ongoing physician relationship with direct access seven days a week will find her model well suited to their lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gidwani treats obesity, metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, perimenopause, andropause, thyroid disorders, insulin resistance, cortisol imbalances, fatigue, unexplained weight gain, cognitive decline, cardiovascular risk, chronic inflammation, low libido, and mood fluctuations. Her work spans the full range of issues that affect how high-performing adults feel, function, and age.
Yes. Dr. Gidwani holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and a thought leader within the global Longevity Docs™ Consortium.
Dr. Gidwani earned her MD from the University of Arizona. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at UT Health Houston. She also holds an MBA, which shaped her strategic approach to physician leadership and patient care.
The Dr. Pooja Protocol™ is Dr. Gidwani's proprietary care framework built on four pillars: Metabolic Clarity, Cognitive Preservation, Physical Sovereignty, and Hormonal and Emotional Stability. She uses it to design individualized, data-driven plans that address the root causes of aging and performance decline. The protocol integrates diagnostics, hormone therapy, GLP-1 medications, peptides, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies.
Dr. Gidwani works with executives, entrepreneurs, creatives, and other high-profile adults who place a high value on sustained performance. Her patients include midlife adults navigating hormonal shifts, individuals pursuing body recomposition, and longevity-focused clients who want to stay ahead of aging with advanced diagnostics and proactive intervention.
Dr. Gidwani integrates GLP-1 agonists including Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound® into personalized plans that account for each patient's full health profile. She combines these medications with nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress strategies. Her goal is sustainable fat loss with muscle preservation, not short-term weight reduction.
Yes. Dr. Gidwani offers biological age analysis, DEXA body composition testing, VO₂ max testing, comprehensive biomarker panels, advanced genetic testing, whole body MRI for early cancer screening, and Alzheimer's detection testing. She uses these tools to identify risk early and build proactive, personalized plans.
Dr. Gidwani takes a comprehensive approach to hormonal health for both women and men. She conducts thorough testing of thyroid, cortisol, sex hormones, insulin, and other key markers. She then designs targeted hormone optimization plans to address fatigue, mood fluctuations, low libido, and metabolic disruption at any life stage.
Yes. Concierge members reach Dr. Gidwani directly by text or phone seven days a week, 365 days a year. She also offers same-day or next-day telehealth visits for urgent needs. This direct access is central to how she delivers timely, real-world adjustments to each patient's plan.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026