About
Dr. Sonal Sakariya holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and cares for adults at PrimaryMD in New York City. She completed her biology degree at the University of California, Los Angeles before earning her M.D. at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where she also finished her internship and residency in internal medicine. Over more than 11 years of practice, she has built deep experience in hospital medicine, metabolic health, and complex adult care. Before joining PrimaryMD, she directed clinical operations for knownwell in New York City and held hospital leadership roles at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange and St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group. The Orange County Medical Association twice named her a Physician of Excellence.
Women's health sits at the center of Dr. Sakariya's practice, and as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner she guides patients through perimenopause and menopause. She treats hormonal and metabolic health together, an approach she believes lowers long-term cardiovascular risk. Her added training includes a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University and the Harvard Blackburn Course on Obesity Medicine. She is passionate about preventive care and helping patients extend their healthy years.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.S. Biology, University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School
M.D., UC San Diego School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of California, San Diego
Additional Training
Plant-Based Nutrition Certification, Cornell University; Harvard Blackburn Course on Obesity Medicine; Obesity Medicine Association Course
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sakariya right for?
Ideal for adult women navigating perimenopause or menopause, and for patients who want to tackle weight, metabolic health, and cardiovascular risk with a physician who addresses hormones and metabolism together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sonal Sakariya focuses on women's health, obesity medicine, and metabolic health for adults. She helps patients manage perimenopause and menopause, metabolic syndrome, and long-term cardiovascular risk. She also cares for adults with complex medical needs who want one physician coordinating the full picture.
Yes. Dr. Sakariya guides women through perimenopause and menopause as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She evaluates hormonal changes alongside metabolic health rather than treating them in isolation, and she believes this combined approach helps lower a woman's long-term cardiovascular risk.
Dr. Sakariya treats weight and metabolic health as core medical issues and holds board certification in Obesity Medicine. She completed the Harvard Blackburn Course on Obesity Medicine and the Obesity Medicine Association Course. Her Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University means nutrition plays a central role in the plans she builds with patients.
Yes. Dr. Sakariya holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine through the ABIM and in Obesity Medicine through the ABOM. She also holds the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential and brings more than 11 years of clinical practice to PrimaryMD.
Dr. Sakariya earned her B.S. in Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. She went on to earn her M.D. at UC San Diego School of Medicine, then completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Sakariya built her career across hospital medicine, metabolic health, and complex adult care. She led clinical operations for knownwell's New York City market and held hospital leadership roles at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange and St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group. The Orange County Medical Association twice recognized her as a Physician of Excellence.
Dr. Sakariya suits adult women navigating midlife hormonal changes and anyone working to improve weight, blood sugar, or heart health. Patients who want prevention and longevity at the center of their care appreciate her approach. She also serves adults managing several conditions who want a single physician to coordinate their care.
Doctor profile last updated November 5, 2026