About
Rachael Nambusi, MD, MBA, is a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician with over ten years of experience in family medicine, weight management, and metabolic health. She earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, completing her clinical clerkships entirely at South Florida institutions: the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Miami Beach Community Clinics. She then completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, where she built a strong foundation in chronic disease and preventive care.
After residency, Dr. Nambusi returned to South Florida to practice hospital medicine before founding MHW Medical Group in Miami Beach in April 2024. S. Air Force Reserve, a role that deepened her expertise in occupational health and preventive medicine. Her Veterans Association appointment allows her to conduct compensation and pension exams. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she provided telehealth care to patients across more than 30 states. Patients consistently describe Dr. Nambusi as approachable, detail-oriented, and caring. She holds both an MD and an MBA, and she is passionate about using metabolic science to help patients prevent illness and age well.
Education & Training
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine/Family Medicine, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Additional Training
Clinical clerkships at University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Miami Beach Community Clinics; Hospital Medicine practice in South Florida; U.S. Air Force Reserve flight surgeon; MBA
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Nambusi right for?
Dr. Nambusi is a strong match for adults seeking a physician who addresses root causes rather than symptoms alone. Patients managing obesity, metabolic disorders, hormonal imbalance, or fatigue benefit from her dual board certification in family medicine and obesity medicine. She also serves patients who need occupational health exams, USCIS immigration medical exams, or Veterans Association compensation and pension evaluations. Her broad wellness menu makes her a good fit for patients interested in body composition, hormone optimization, or aesthetics alongside primary care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nambusi focuses on obesity, metabolic disorders, hormonal imbalance, urinary incontinence, hair loss, joint pain, fatigue, and vitamin deficiencies. Her dual board certification in family medicine and obesity medicine lets her address both everyday primary care needs and complex weight-related conditions. She takes a root-cause, functional medicine approach to each.
Yes. Dr. Nambusi holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. These certifications reflect her clinical depth in preventive care, chronic disease management, and medically supervised weight loss.
Dr. Nambusi earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed all of her clinical clerkships at South Florida medical centers, including the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Miami Beach Community Clinics. She then completed her residency at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences.
S. Air Force Reserve. In that capacity, she functions as an occupational health professional. This military experience directly shaped her passion for preventive medicine and informed the clinical philosophy she brings to MHW Medical Group.
Yes. Dr. Nambusi is a USCIS-authorized civil surgeon. S. residency applications at MHW Medical Group's Miami Beach location.
Yes. The Veterans Association has appointed Dr. Nambusi to conduct compensation and pension exams. Veterans seeking these evaluations can schedule directly with MHW Medical Group.
Dr. Nambusi treats weight through a metabolic and root-cause lens. She holds board certification in obesity medicine and has specialized in weight management for over a decade. She pairs medical weight loss programs with tools like DEXA body composition scanning, comprehensive labs, hormone assessment, and peptide therapy to build a complete picture of each patient's metabolism.
Yes. Dr. Nambusi offers video visits for patients who prefer remote care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she provided telehealth services to patients across more than 30 states, giving her extensive experience in delivering thorough care virtually.
Dr. Nambusi believes that optimizing metabolism can prevent illness and support healthy aging. She takes a preventive, functional medicine approach and looks for root causes before reaching for symptom management. Her military background in occupational health reinforced this philosophy throughout her career.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026