About
Dr. Punya Raman brings over 30 years of clinical experience to Avista Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona. She earned her early training in general surgery in India before relocating to the United States in 2000. After arriving, she pursued family medicine and built her career in the Phoenix metro area. She has served as Avista's medical director since 2011.
Dr. Raman holds board certification in both family medicine and bariatric medicine. She specializes in obesity medicine, hormone replacement therapy, and medical weight loss. She created the Good Life Medical Weight Loss Program, an 18-month protocol for patients needing to lose 25 or more pounds. She also manages chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, and cardiovascular disease. Her passion for ongoing education keeps her clinical skills current across a broad range of treatment areas. Outside the clinic, Dr. Raman enjoys hiking, running, cooking, and overlanding with her husband Chad and their dog Steve in Gilbert. She counts hiking Mount Everest among her bucket list goals.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Trained in general surgery in India; pursued family medicine in the U.S. after arriving in 2000
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Raman right for?
Dr. Raman suits adults and families seeking a single physician who can manage both everyday health and complex chronic conditions. Patients dealing with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, or hormonal imbalances benefit from her dual board certification in family and bariatric medicine. She works especially well with patients who want a structured, medically supervised weight loss plan. Men over 35 curious about testosterone levels and women navigating menopause or perimenopause find her hormone therapy program a strong fit. Patients who value on-time appointments and a consistent care team also tend to thrive in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Raman treats a broad range of conditions including obesity, diabetes, prediabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, kidney disease, heart disease, COPD, asthma, allergies, eczema, hormonal imbalances, menopause, perimenopause, testosterone deficiency, anxiety, depression, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease. Her dual training in family medicine and bariatric medicine lets her address both everyday health concerns and complex metabolic issues within a single practice.
Yes. Dr. Raman holds board certification in both family medicine and bariatric medicine. She trained in general surgery in India and pursued family medicine after arriving in the United States in 2000. She has practiced in the Gilbert area since founding Avista Medical Center.
Dr. Raman offers more than 30 customized bariatric plans. These include Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, HCG, Keto, Protein, and MEDbalance diet programs. She also created the Good Life Medical Weight Loss Program, an 18-month protocol for patients needing to lose 25 or more pounds. 99.
Dr. Raman designed the Good Life program for patients committed to losing 25 or more pounds permanently. The program runs 18 months and divides into three phases: six months of active weight loss, six months of weight management, and six months of transition. Patients who purchase the program receive a free Garmin Venu 2 or 2S smartwatch.
Dr. Raman uses only bioidentical hormones, not synthetic ones, for both women and men. She customizes each treatment plan based on individual lab results and cutting-edge protocols. She offers free LOW-T testing once every 12 months for men over 35. She also guarantees to beat competitor HRT program prices by 5 percent.
Yes. Dr. Raman runs the Avista Allergy Immunotherapy Center, which treats adults and children age 12 and older. The center uses sublingual immunotherapy, meaning drops placed under the tongue rather than injections. This approach carries FDA approval and qualifies for insurance coverage. The center treats allergies, asthma, hay fever, and eczema.
Dr. Raman has over 30 years of clinical experience. She trained in general surgery in India and relocated to the United States in 2000. She has served as Avista Medical Center's medical director since 2011.
Yes. Dr. Raman sees patients for urgent care needs at Avista Medical Center. Executive membership holders receive same-day or next-day appointments and 24/7 doctor access. The practice does not double- or triple-book appointments, so patients receive on-time care.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026