About
Dr. Sandra Levitt earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Arizona in 1982. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center in Tucson in 1986. Her internship at Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center in Chicago led into a three-year residency in Internal Medicine at McGraw Medical Center of Northwestern University, which she completed in 1990. The American Board of Internal Medicine awarded her Diplomate certification, and she holds membership in the Arizona Medical Association. During her undergraduate years, she earned recognition from both Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi national honor societies. She also received the Medical Student Fellowship Award from the National Council on Aging in 1985.
More than ten years ago, Dr. Levitt shifted her practice toward a more integrated model of wellness. She pursued that shift personally as well, studying the connection between food and health and changing her own habits along the way. She is passionate about gut health and the wide-ranging effects it has on how people feel. She also has deep clinical interest in hormonal imbalances, stress management, nutrition, and chronic care. She regularly attends functional medicine and nutrition conferences to expand her clinical knowledge. Outside medicine, Dr. Levitt enjoys hiking, travel, music, theatre, art, and spending time with her family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ - Bachelor of Science, Biology & Psychology, 1982
Medical School
University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ - Doctorate of Medicine, 1986
Residency
McGraw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL - Internal Medicine, 1987-1990
Additional Training
Internship: Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 1986-1987
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Levitt right for?
Dr. Levitt is a strong fit for adults managing chronic or complex health conditions. Patients dealing with hormonal imbalances, gut issues, or stress-related concerns benefit from her integrated approach. She works well with individuals who want nutrition and lifestyle changes alongside conventional medicine. Anyone seeking a long-term physician relationship with deep preventive focus will find her practice a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Levitt focuses on gut health, hormonal imbalances, chronic disease management, and stress-related conditions. She also provides comprehensive preventive care and internal medicine for complex patients. Her integrated approach combines evidence-based medicine with nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle modifications.
Dr. Levitt takes a whole-person approach that considers mind, body, and spirit in every clinical decision. She weaves together conventional internal medicine with functional medicine principles. Nutrition, supplementation, and habit-based changes all play a role alongside standard treatments.
Yes, Dr. Levitt holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned this certification after completing her residency in internal medicine at McGraw Medical Center of Northwestern University.
Dr. Levitt earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center in 1986. She completed her internship at Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center in Chicago, followed by a three-year internal medicine residency at McGraw Medical Center of Northwestern University, finishing in 1990.
Dr. Levitt brings over three decades of internal medicine experience to her Gilbert practice. More than ten years ago, she expanded her clinical focus to include functional medicine and integrated wellness.
Dr. Levitt pursued this shift both professionally and personally. She studied the connection between food and health and applied those changes in her own life. That personal experience deepened her clinical passion for gut health, nutrition, and holistic wellness.
Yes, Dr. Levitt regularly attends functional medicine, nutrition, and standard-of-care conferences each year. This ongoing education keeps her clinical approach current and evidence-informed.
Dr. Levitt works extensively with chronic and complex patients. She also sees individuals managing hormonal imbalances, gut health concerns, and stress. Many of her patients come from across the Phoenix metro area, including Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, and Scottsdale.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026