Dr. Melissa Mondala is a holistic plant-based physician, nutritional & wellness expert, health coach, mental health advocate, and recipe inventor. Dr. Mondala is the co-founder of the Dr. Lifestyle Clinic. She is one of the first and youngest nationally recognized lifestyle medicine fellows and is a strong community health advocate. She is a double board-certified in family medicine and an expert in healthy behaviors.
Dr. Mondala went to medical school at Chicago Medical School (Rosalind Franklin University) and received two Master in Biomedical Sciences and Health Administration. After that, she went to Loma Linda University for a family medicine residency and a lifestyle & integrative medicine fellowship.
Education
Year
Institutions
2004-08
University of California, Riverside
2010-11
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
2011-13
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
2011-15
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Degree
Year
Degree
2004-08
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
2010-11
Master’s Degree, Biomedical Sciences
2011-13
Master’s Degree, Healthcare Administration
2011-15
Doctor of Medicine, MD
Spouse
More about Dr. Melissa Mondala
Dr. Melissa Mondala is a triple specialist in family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and primary care psychiatry.
She is extremely passionate about the science of human nutrition and is always up to date with the latest research, theories, and practices.
Most importantly, she uses that knowledge to make individualized recommendations for her clients.
She has led several tobacco cessation groups, taught Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) lectures, and contributed to the Lifestyle Medicine Residency curriculum.
She helps clients improve their lifestyles to optimize their health to achieve their goals and develop sustainable habits to live healthy and balanced life.
She has been featured in popular media, such as Forbes, Local News outlets, and Social Media.
Certifications
Board Certified in Family Medicine
Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine
Diplomate and Specialist, American College of Lifestyle Medicine