About
Dr. Rachna Kaul brings more than a decade of family medicine experience to Maitri Wellness in Ridgewood, NJ. A. in Spanish Literature and earned her Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Dartmouth College. She completed her medical degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her residency in Urban Family Practice took place at Beth Israel in New York City. She holds board certification and trained in Integrative Medicine through both the University of Arizona's Integrative Medicine in Residency curriculum and the Institute for Functional Medicine. She received acupuncture training from the Helms Medical Institute, one of the country's leading programs in the field.
Dr. Kaul's clinical philosophy joins Western and Eastern medicine into a single, cohesive approach. She draws on Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, functional medicine, acupuncture, and yoga in her practice. Growing up in an Indian household, she absorbed Ayurvedic nutrition principles from both of her grandmothers, and that foundation shapes her focus on food as medicine. She is especially passionate about caring for moms, babies, and whole families. Her first goal with every patient is to improve health through holistic means before reaching for a prescription. She also offers individual and group health coaching via Zoom for patients and non-patients alike.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.A. in Spanish Literature
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
Residency
Beth Israel Residency in Urban Family Practice, New York City
Additional Training
Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Dartmouth College; Integrative Medicine in Residency curriculum, University of Arizona; Institute for Functional Medicine training; Acupuncture training, Helms Medical Institute
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kaul right for?
Dr. Kaul is a strong fit for patients who want a whole-person approach to their health. Families, new mothers, and newborns benefit from her deep focus on maternal and pediatric care. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disorders benefit from her integrative, root-cause approach. Patients interested in nutrition, functional medicine, or acupuncture alongside conventional care find her practice especially well-suited. Her small panel keeps access open for same-day visits and direct communication by phone or text.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kaul focuses on family medicine, functional medicine, and preventive care. She integrates Western medicine with Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and nutrition-based approaches. Her clinical scope covers chronic disease, women's health, pregnancy, mental health, and aesthetic treatments.
Yes, Dr. Kaul holds board certification as a physician. She also completed integrative medicine training through the University of Arizona's Integrative Medicine in Residency curriculum and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Kaul earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She completed her residency in Urban Family Practice at Beth Israel in New York City. She also holds a Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Dartmouth College.
Yes, Dr. Kaul offers acupuncture as part of her integrative practice. She received her acupuncture training from the Helms Medical Institute, a leading program in the field. Members can add acupuncture treatments for $120 per session, while non-members pay $350 for an initial consultation.
Dr. Kaul prioritizes improving health through holistic means before prescribing medication. She draws on Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, functional medicine, and nutrition principles rooted in her own background. Her goal is to address root causes rather than manage symptoms alone.
Yes, Dr. Kaul provides pregnancy and postpartum care, and she makes newborn home visits. She is especially passionate about caring for mothers, babies, and whole families. This makes her a strong choice for families seeking continuity of care from pregnancy through early childhood.
Yes, Dr. Kaul treats anxiety and depression as part of her primary care scope. She takes an integrative approach to mental health, incorporating holistic strategies alongside conventional treatment when appropriate.
Yes, Dr. Kaul offers individual and group health coaching via Zoom. Both patients and non-patients can access her coaching sessions. This service extends her integrative approach to people outside her direct primary care panel.
Dr. Kaul provides a broad range of women's health services. These include well woman exams, birth control consultations, IUD placement, fertility support, PMS management, menopause care, and osteoporosis screening. She also manages pregnancy and postpartum care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026