About
Dr. Susan Pinsky has practiced family medicine for over 30 years, earning board certification and building a career that spans clinical care, medical leadership, and public health. She began her academic path at the University of Toledo, where she earned degrees in Biology, Chemistry, and Dance Theatre. She then earned her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Her graduate training deepened at UCLA, where she completed her residency and a fellowship in Women's Health, then earned a Master of Public Health. A fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona rounded out her clinical formation. She holds certification as a Menopause Society Certified Physician and serves as a member of The Menopause Society. Earlier in her career, Dr. Pinsky served as Medical Director for several health systems. She is passionate about hormonal health, menopausal care, nutrition, and movement as preventive tools. Her "High Five for Health" framework highlights nuts, berries, olive oil, leafy greens, and beans as dietary cornerstones. She also carries a personal commitment to healthcare equity and supporting uninsured and under-resourced patients.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Toledo, B.S. Biology, Chemistry, and Dance Theatre
Medical School
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Residency
UCLA School of Medicine
Fellowship
Women's Health, UCLA; Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
Additional Training
Master of Public Health, UCLA
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pinsky right for?
Dr. Pinsky works well with patients across all life stages, from newborns to seniors. Women navigating menopause, hormonal changes, or reproductive health concerns find particularly focused expertise in her care. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea benefit from her integrative and preventive approach. Adults seeking a thorough annual wellness assessment with advanced diagnostics and a personalized action plan will find that model here. Anyone who values direct, unhurried access to their physician is a natural fit for her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pinsky focuses on hormonal imbalances, menopause, diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and reproductive health conditions. She also manages chronic conditions through an integrative lens, combining traditional family medicine with preventive and lifestyle-based strategies.
Yes. Dr. Susan Pinsky holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also holds certification as a Menopause Society Certified Physician and maintains active membership in The Menopause Society.
Dr. Pinsky earned her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed her residency at UCLA School of Medicine and completed two fellowships there and at the University of Arizona. UCLA also granted her a Master of Public Health.
Dr. Pinsky treats women's health as a core clinical focus. She manages hormonal health, menopausal symptoms, and reproductive wellness with personalized treatment plans. Her Menopause Society certification reflects advanced training in this area. She extends care from reproductive years through post-menopause.
Dr. Pinsky completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She weaves nutrition counseling, lifestyle planning, and movement-based prevention into her primary care approach. Her practice pairs these tools with advanced diagnostics and evidence-based medicine.
Yes. Dr. Pinsky sees patients from newborns through seniors. Her background in family medicine covers all life stages, including pediatric checkups, adolescent care, adult preventive medicine, and chronic disease management in older patients.
The Optimal Wellness Assessment is a comprehensive head-to-toe evaluation that Dr. Pinsky conducts for members. It includes advanced bloodwork, cardiovascular screening with EKG and stress testing, cancer marker panels, metabolic and hormone testing, and a sleep and cognitive health evaluation. The process closes with a detailed health report and a customized action plan.
Dr. Pinsky believes that understanding a patient's full story is the foundation of good medicine. She describes her role in the exam room as becoming the receiver of her patient's story, including their pain, symptoms, and personal history. That philosophy shapes how she listens and how she plans care.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026