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Meet Your Physician

Dr. Malathi Acharya, MD
Integrative Medicine Doctor in the Bay Area

For more than 25 years, Dr. Malathi Acharya has cared for patients with the clinical perspective of an internal medicine physician and the wider lens of integrative medicine.

At Ayur Integrative Medicine in Portola Valley, she helps people understand how metabolism, hormones, sleep, stress, nutrition, cancer care, and daily life can influence one another.

Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician

Dr. Malathi Acharya, board-certified integrative medicine physician
25+ Yearsin clinical practice
65,000+career patient visits
Board-Certifiedin Internal Medicine
Fellowship-Trainedin Integrative Medicine
My Story

I'm Here to Guide YOU

I've walked alongside patients facing metabolic challenges and cancer for over 25 years. I know how confusing and exhausting this journey can feel. I'm here to guide you.

After almost twenty years in practice in the hospital and the clinic, I knew that traditional Western medicine was both invaluable and incomplete. I also realized that I needed to learn more to support patients in their pursuit of health.

Enrolling in the Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona provided me with the knowledge I needed to truly explore what makes and maintains health.

I opened this practice in 2023 after long and thoughtful consideration of how I could help people in a new way—sharing the knowledge I had acquired with my love of helping people.

Dr. Malathi Acharya

Dr. Malathi Acharya greeting a patient at Ayur Integrative Medicine
Training & Credentials

Experience You Can Trust

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Internal Medicine

Board-certified physician training provides the foundation for careful assessment, medical context, and coordination with conventional care. View AMA profile.

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Integrative Medicine

Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Medicine, reflecting formal standards in physician-led integrative care.

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Fellowship Training

Fellowship-trained at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona.

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Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine

Advanced training thru UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, applied selectively and with attention to safety.

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Integrative Oncology

Ongoing collaboration with Integrative Oncology pioneer Dr. Donald Abrams.

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Midlife Women's Health

Ongoing training with menopause expert Dr. Heather Hirsch's Academy for Advanced Women's Health Education.

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What Our Patients Say

5.0 rated on Google Reviews
J.K.
★★★★★
Google Review · edited a month ago

“I cannot recommend Dr. Malathi highly enough. She combines deep expertise in integrative medicine and Ayurveda with genuine kindness, compassion, and presence. What sets her apart is how deeply she listens. She takes the time to understand your entire health history, connecting dots that other practitioners often miss.”

F.G.
★★★★★
Google Review · 5 months ago

“I absolutely love working with Dr. Malathi. She is very kind and caring, extremely detail oriented, and thorough in her research on medical issues. She knows how to create a safe space for you while helping you work through your health issues and treats you like family.”

R.S.
★★★★★
Google Review · 7 months ago

“Dr. Acharya spends a lot of time with her patients and has tailored recommendations instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. She is very accessible and responsive to our messages. I highly recommend Dr. Acharya!”

R.S.
★★★★★
Google Review · a year ago

“Dr. Malathi is an astute and diligent holistic care provider. She is very methodical in the way she asks questions, dives deep, and gets to know her clients. She really cares about making actionable change, with metrics, data, and check-ins.”

A.S.
★★★★★
Google Review · 2 years ago

“Dr. Acharya's compassionate approach to medicine, coupled with meticulous attention to detail, sets her apart. Her holistic approach integrates mind-body remedies such as dietary adjustments, breathing techniques, meditation, and yoga.”

Dr. Donald Abrams, integrative oncology pioneer
Integrative Oncology Experience

Expert Integrative Care: Delivered with Clarity

Grounded in advanced fellowship training, observation of, and ongoing collaboration with integrative oncology pioneer Dr. Donald Abrams, Dr. Malathi Acharya brings evidence-based integrative oncology into her work.

She supports patients through cancer, recovery, and long-term health with clarity, compassion, and practical care.

Learn more about integrative oncology on our blog

Imagine Waking Up to Balance Again

When your care is cohesive and personalized:

  • Energy feels steady and strong
  • Sleep becomes restorative
  • Focus and calm return naturally
  • You trust your body again
Woman journaling at home, reflecting a restored sense of balance
Her Philosophy

The Ayur Philosophy

Hear Dr. Malathi explain the perspective behind physician-led, whole-person care at Ayur Integrative Medicine.

Visionary Enough to Transform. Rigorous Enough to Be Trusted

At Ayur, we believe integrative care should be both trustworthy and transformative — grounded in science, delivered with compassion, and open to the deeper dimensions of healing. Every interaction carries this balance — so you feel both supported now and empowered for lifelong vitality.

“The foundations of our health are laid by the choices we make each day—how we eat, move, and rest.”
Dr. Malathi Acharya, integrative medicine physician
Dr. Malathi Acharya, Ayur Integrative Medicine

Concierge Integrative Care, Rooted in Compassion

Located in Portola Valley, Ayur Integrative Medicine serves patients locally and virtually across the U.S. Led by Dr. Malathi Acharya — Diplomate of American Board of Integrative Medicine and Board Certified in Internal Medicine — Ayur blends advanced diagnostics with holistic healing traditions to help you thrive with clarity, calm, and confidence.

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Who She Helps

Personalized Care for Complex Health Journeys

Dr. Malathi works with adults who want a more connected, proactive understanding of their health.

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Metabolic & Preventive Health

For people concerned about prediabetes, cardiovascular risk, inflammation, energy, or family history.

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Perimenopause & Hormone Health

For women navigating changes in sleep, mood, cognition, weight, energy, and metabolic health.

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Integrative Cancer Care

Support alongside oncology care during treatment, recovery, survivorship, and long-term wellness.

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Stress, Resilience & Burnout

For busy professionals seeking steadier energy, clearer focus, restorative sleep, and sustainable habits.

Clear & Responsible Care

What You Can Expect

What Dr. Malathi Provides

  • A whole-person review of your health history and goals
  • Evidence-informed integrative recommendations
  • Careful consideration of medication and supplement interactions
  • Personalized nutrition, lifestyle, and mind-body strategies
  • Collaboration and clarity across a complex care journey

How This Fits With Your Care Team

  • Ayur does not replace your primary care physician
  • Routine and urgent medical care remain with your established providers
  • Integrative cancer care complements—not substitutes for—oncology treatment
  • Herbs and supplements are recommended only when appropriate and with safety in mind
  • Emergency concerns should always be directed to emergency services
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I come in person?+

Yes, appointments are in person. However, video or telephone appointments options are available if you prefer.

I already have a primary care provider. Do I need to continue to follow up with them or do you replace them?+

You should continue to follow up with your primary care provider for your routine healthcare. This practitioner does not replace them or I do not replace their care.

What is the cost for your service?+

Our services are designed to provide preventative care well beyond what healthcare insurance plans cover or provide. Annual subscription pricing for this high-connection Integrative Medicine care model will be established after our initial discussion and evaluation of your specific needs. Our subscription Integrative Medicine services involve delivery of routine exams detached from medical necessity and related communication services.

Do you take insurance?+

We are considered out of network providers, meaning that you would pay for your visit out of your pocket at the time of scheduling the appointment.

Are your services covered by Medicare?+

The services I provide are not covered by Medicare. A claim to Medicare cannot be submitted for my services.

Can I use my HSA/FSA funds to pay for your services?+

Our practice model is designed to be eligible to be funded by HSA, FSA, or HRA funds. Check with your tax expert regarding HSA eligibility and with your FSA or HRA plan administrator regarding eligibility.

Looking for an Integrative Medicine Doctor in the Bay Area?

If you want a physician who will listen carefully, respect your values, and help connect the different parts of your health, schedule a consultation with Dr. Malathi.

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