Dr. Sonia DurairajMD, MSCP
Internal Medicine
at Elevated Health Concierge Medicine & Menopause Care — Austin, TX
About
Dr. Sonia Durairaj is a board-certified internist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner based in Austin, Texas. She earned her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Oberlin College and her medical degree from Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. She completed her Internal Medicine residency across two programs: Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago and UCHSC in Denver. That training grounded her in complex diagnostic workups and chronic disease care across all stages of adult life.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Durairaj built her practice around a conviction that good medicine requires time and continuity. She focuses on perimenopause and menopause, metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, bone health, hormonal balance, and preventive care for adults of all genders. She also holds membership in the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and serves as affiliate faculty at UT Austin's Dell Medical School. Outside the clinic, she is a wife, mother, and lifelong learner who enjoys reading, playing guitar, traveling, and spending time with her family and two dogs.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Oberlin College, B.S. Neuroscience
Medical School
Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University
Residency
Internal Medicine, Rush Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago and UCHSC Denver, CO
Additional Training
Affiliate faculty, UT Austin Dell Medical School
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Durairaj right for?
Dr. Durairaj is an excellent fit for adults navigating perimenopause or menopause who want thorough, evidence-based hormonal care. Women managing metabolic changes, weight shifts, cardiovascular risk, or bone density concerns benefit from her clinical depth. She also serves adults of all genders dealing with chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia. Patients who want a physician available by phone or text and who value long appointments over rushed visits will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Durairaj focuses on perimenopause and menopause, metabolic health, hormonal balance, cardiovascular risk, and bone health. She also manages chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and insulin resistance. Her scope extends to sleep concerns, cognitive fog, fatigue, genitourinary health, and weight management.
Yes. Dr. Durairaj holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She also earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) credential, a specialized designation in evidence-based menopause care. She is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Durairaj completed her medical degree at Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. She trained in Internal Medicine residency at Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago and UCHSC in Denver. She earned her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Oberlin College.
Yes. Dr. Durairaj serves adults of all genders 18 and older. While women in midlife and those navigating perimenopause or menopause make up a significant portion of her practice, she provides full-scope primary care and chronic disease management for all adult patients.
Dr. Durairaj takes an evidence-based, individualized approach to menopause and perimenopause. She addresses symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, mood changes, cognitive fog, and genitourinary concerns. She also evaluates cardiovascular risk, bone density, and metabolic health as part of comprehensive midlife care.
Dr. Durairaj spent more than 20 years practicing in both hospital and outpatient settings before founding Elevated Health. That breadth of experience shaped her approach to complex diagnostics, chronic disease management, and preventive care. She currently serves as affiliate faculty at UT Austin's Dell Medical School.
Yes. Metabolic health and weight management are central to Dr. Durairaj's clinical focus. She evaluates metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, body composition, and related cardiovascular and hormonal factors. She uses in-office body composition analysis as part of this work.
Dr. Durairaj builds preventive care plans around each patient's individual history, risk factors, and goals. She conducts cardiovascular risk assessments, bone health evaluations, breast cancer risk assessments, and routine preventive screenings. She also coordinates specialist care when needed.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026