Dr. Shira MillerM.D.
Internal Medicine
at The Integrative Center for Health & Wellness — Newport Beach, CA
About
Dr. Shira Miller founded The Integrative Center for Health & Wellness in 2010 and serves as its medical director and sole physician. B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California, San Diego, where she also competed on the Women's Water Polo and Ultimate Frisbee teams. M.D. from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel in 2002. Her residency in Internal Medicine and Primary Care took place at Highland Hospital, a county hospital in Oakland, California.
Dr. Miller holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine through the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. Before founding her practice, she worked as an EMT, a clinical research consultant at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute, an urgent care physician at the VA Oakland Outpatient Clinic, and an integrative physician at Cenegenics, the San Francisco Preventive Medical Group, and the Hall Center. She is passionate about bioidentical hormone therapy, the Wiley Protocol, menopause and andropause care, thyroid disorders, and medically supervised weight loss. Dr. Miller founded and leads Physicians for Informed Consent, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, as its volunteer president and executive director. She has appeared on CBS 2 News Los Angeles and joined Suzanne Somers' Forever Health Doctor Network in 2013. Concierge Medicine Today named her a Top Doctor in Concierge Medicine each year from 2013 through 2022. She lives with her husband Sean and their cocker spaniel, Daphne.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.A. in Philosophy and B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Medical School
M.D., Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel (2002)
Residency
Residency in Internal Medicine/Primary Care, Highland Hospital, Oakland, California
Additional Training
M.S. in Biological and Physical Sciences, Touro College, New York
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Miller right for?
Dr. Miller is a strong fit for adults navigating menopause, perimenopause, postmenopause, or andropause. Patients dealing with low testosterone, thyroid disorders, or unexplained weight gain benefit from her integrative and bioidentical hormone approach. She also serves adults interested in anti-aging medicine, neurocognitive health, and preventive care. Patients who want lengthy, thorough consultations and direct physician access will find her model well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Miller specializes in menopause, perimenopause, postmenopause, andropause, and low testosterone. She also treats hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroid disease, and weight management concerns. Her integrative approach combines internal medicine with hormone optimization and anti-aging strategies.
Yes. Dr. Miller holds dual board certifications. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and in Integrative Medicine through the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine (ABIHM).
The Wiley Protocol is a specific bioidentical hormone replacement therapy program that uses cyclical dosing to mimic natural hormone rhythms. Dr. Miller offers the Wiley Protocol as part of her hormone optimization services for both women and men.
D. from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Primary Care at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California. Before medical school, she earned graduate training in biological and physical sciences at Touro College in New York.
Dr. Miller worked as an EMT, a clinical research consultant at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute, and an urgent care physician at the VA Oakland Outpatient Clinic. She also practiced integrative medicine at Cenegenics, the San Francisco Preventive Medical Group, and the Hall Center before opening her own practice in 2010.
Yes. Concierge Medicine Today named Dr. Miller a Top Doctor in Concierge Medicine every year from 2013 through 2022. She has also appeared on CBS 2 News Los Angeles and joined Suzanne Somers' Forever Health Doctor Network in 2013.
Yes. Dr. Miller treats both men and women. She offers andropause treatment, testosterone therapy for low testosterone, and hormone optimization programs specifically designed for male patients.
Dr. Miller offers medically supervised weight loss programs, including an HCG fat loss program. She integrates nutrition and lifestyle coaching alongside medical management to support lasting results.
Yes. Dr. Miller founded Physicians for Informed Consent, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. She serves as its volunteer president and executive director.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026