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

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


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

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

Fellowship-trained at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona.
Advanced training thru UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, applied selectively and with attention to safety.
Ongoing collaboration with Integrative Oncology pioneer Dr. Donald Abrams.
Ongoing training with menopause expert Dr. Heather Hirsch's Academy for Advanced Women's Health Education.
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”

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
When your care is cohesive and personalized:

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


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.
Book Your ConsultationDr. Malathi works with adults who want a more connected, proactive understanding of their health.
For people concerned about prediabetes, cardiovascular risk, inflammation, energy, or family history.
For women navigating changes in sleep, mood, cognition, weight, energy, and metabolic health.
Support alongside oncology care during treatment, recovery, survivorship, and long-term wellness.
For busy professionals seeking steadier energy, clearer focus, restorative sleep, and sustainable habits.
Yes, appointments are in person. However, video or telephone appointments options are available if you prefer.
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.
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.
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.
The services I provide are not covered by Medicare. A claim to Medicare cannot be submitted for my 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.
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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