Arti Thangudu, MD, is a triple board-certified physician in endocrinology, internal medicine, and lifestyle medicine, with more than a decade of clinical experience. As a Principal Investigator, she brings integrative, lifestyle-focused endocrine care to studies in diabetes, thyroid disease, obesity, women’s health, MASH/NASH, hypertension, and related metabolic conditions.
Dr. Thangudu earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She completed internal medicine residency at Tulane University and fellowship training in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Her approach to care is rooted in nutrition and lifestyle science. She completed advanced nutrition training through Cornell University’s Center for Nutrition Studies and is certified in plant-based nutrition and by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is also a certified 200-hour yoga teacher, incorporating mindfulness and stress-reduction strategies into whole-person care.
Dr. Thangudu is the founder and CEO of Complete Medicine, a direct primary care practice offering personalized, relationship-based care through in-person and virtual services. Her practice supports patients across major Texas cities, including Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.
Recognized as a trusted voice in metabolic and hormone health, Dr. Thangudu has been invited to speak on podcasts about hormones, diabetes, and sustainable weight loss. Her work and insights have been featured in publications including Forbes, USA Today, and VOGUE.