Dr. Theri Griego RabyMD, ABHM
Internal Medicine
at Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern — Chicago, IL
About
Theri Griego Raby, MD, ABHM, founded the Raby Institute in 2008 and serves as its Medical Director. Growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she encountered herbal remedy, prayer, and holistic healing traditions from an early age. Those influences shaped her path through allopathic training at the University of New Mexico, where studies in cross-cultural medicine introduced her to medicine men, shamans, and curanderas. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago and served one year as Chief Resident.
Before launching the Raby Institute, Dr. Raby founded the Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in 1996 and led it as Medical Director for twelve years. During that tenure, she pioneered the incorporation of complementary and alternative practices into a traditional academic medical setting and championed an Integrative Medicine clinical rotation. She holds board certification from the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. Her clinical focus spans internal medicine, functional medicine, and preventive medicine. She leads class series covering topics from Metabolic Makeover and Brain Health to Hypnosis and Impeccable Self-Care.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of New Mexico
Residency
Internal Medicine, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center (served as Chief Resident)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Griego Raby right for?
Dr. Raby is a strong fit for adults seeking a whole-person approach to primary and preventive care. Patients navigating chronic conditions benefit from her functional medicine perspective. Those curious about integrative or holistic approaches alongside conventional treatment find her cross-cultural training valuable. She also works well with patients focused on metabolic health, brain health, and long-term wellness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Raby specializes in internal medicine, functional medicine, and preventive medicine. She takes an integrative approach, combining evidence-based Western medicine with complementary healing traditions. Her work spans metabolic health, brain health, and holistic self-care.
Yes, Dr. Raby holds board certification from the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. She also completed her Internal Medicine residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Raby earned her medical degree from the University of New Mexico. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago and served one year as Chief Resident.
Dr. Raby grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by herbal remedies, prayer, and holistic healing traditions. Her medical training at the University of New Mexico included cross-cultural medicine studies. Those early experiences shaped her commitment to blending Western medicine with ancient healing practices.
Dr. Raby leads group health education class series on topics including Metabolic Makeover, Brain Health, Hypnosis, and Impeccable Self-Care. She delivers these classes via Zoom, making them accessible to patients and the broader community.
Dr. Raby serves as founder and Medical Director of the Raby Institute. She established the practice in 2008 after leading the Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for twelve years. She continues to see patients and lead educational programming at the Institute.
Yes, Dr. Raby founded the Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in 1996 and served as its Medical Director for twelve years. During that time, she championed the inclusion of complementary and alternative practices in an academic medical setting. She also established an Integrative Medicine clinical rotation during her tenure there.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026