Aswini Maran

As a Lifestyle Medicine Physician I specialize in the prevention, treatment, and reversal of chronic diseases through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. The physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered care focusing on nutrition, physical activity, sleep optimization, stress management, substance use reduction, and social well-being. Responsibilities include conducting thorough medical assessments, developing individualized lifestyle treatment plans, monitoring clinical outcomes, and adjusting care strategies to support long-term behavior change. The role involves counseling patients using motivational interviewing techniques and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including dietitians, health coaches, and mental health professionals. The physician manages lifestyle-related conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease while minimizing unnecessary pharmacologic interventions when appropriate. Additional duties include maintaining accurate medical records, staying current with lifestyle medicine research, and participating in patient education initiatives. The ideal candidate holds an MD or DO degree, valid medical licensure, and training or certification in Lifestyle Medicine, with a strong commitment to preventive, holistic, and value-based healthcare.