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Dr. Girish Kalva, functional medicine physician, possesses a unique medical approach based on over 25 years of treating patients successfully. His comprehensive approach utilizes functional and genetic testing, diet and lifestyle changes, IV therapy, ayurvedic and holistic remedies, supplements, and more to create a safe and tailored approach to patient care. He is passionate about deprescribing prescription drugs when possible and helps his patients lead positive, active, and happy lives, full of wellness and self-care without harmful medications.
Board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity MedicineSpecialty
"I decided to make functional medicine my life's mission – not just to heal myself, but also to help others try and do the same. I want everyone to enjoy long lasting health."Practice Philosophy
Integrative primary care; Integrative and Functional medicine for: Weight loss and Metabolic Syndrome, Cardiometabolic diseases, Men's health, Longevity medicine/Anti-Aging, Chronic illness, Fatigue and more; Deprescribing medications with nutrition and lifestyle and motivation.Area of Focus
Meet Dr. Girish Kalva
Approach Dr. Kalva possesses a unique medical approach based on over 25 years of treating patients successfully. His comprehensive approach utilizes functional and genetic testing, diet and lifestyle changes, IV therapy, ayurvedic and holistic remedies, supplements and more to create a safe and tailored approach to the need of each patient. He is passionate about deprescribing prescription drugs when possible and helps his patients lead positive, active, and happy lives, full of wellness and self-care without harmful medications. About Dr. Girish Kalva, MD, functional medicine physician, is board-certified in both internal medicine and obesity medicine. He has 25 years of experience practicing medicine and an extensive medical background. He practiced as a medical doctor in India after finishing medical school. He then moved to Jamaica, West Indies, where he was employed as a medical officer for the government for 3 years and later completed his medical residency in Brooklyn, NY, in 2004. He moved to Salt Lake City, UT, in 2005, where he worked extensively in hospital and rehab settings, caring for critically ill patients for more than 19 years. He has since decided to learn more about how we all get sick in the first place and has trained in functional medicine, nutrition, weight loss, and wellness. He has made it his life mission to heal people in a natural, integrative way without prescription drugs whenever possible. Dr. Kalva has been running weight loss groups online as well as in clinical practice in Utah for many years, with his weight loss participants losing more than 10,000 lbs in the past 7 years. He will spearhead the Medical Weight Loss and Cardiometabolic Programs at National Integrated Health Associates. Disorders Treated Testimonials 5 star Google review Great office, best doctors. Dr Kalva is amazing to work with. Appreciate everyone here in the office, so helpful and kind. Z.K. 5 stars Google review Dr Girish Kalva at NIHA is EXTRAORDINARY GEM of a doctor. HE IS ONE OF A KIND. He's compassionate, warm, and highly skilled functional medicine practicioner. He has great knowledge on thyroid issues and progressive treatment which is rare. He's a wonderful communicator with both young adults, teens and parents. We have been so blessed to find him. His care has been transformative for our family. P. A Over the past year under the care of Dr. Kalva, I have experienced a remarkable improvement in my health. With his guidance, I began bio-identical hormone therapy and medication for hypothyroidism. He also recommended simple lifestyle changes such as taking apple cider vinegar before meals and committing to 7,000–10,000 steps per day. By following his advice, I have lost a significant amount of weight and improved my overall well-being.To stay motivated, I joined a free Facebook group where members share and encourage one another. This added accountability and has been invaluable in helping me stay consistent with my goals.T.L. Dr. Kalva cares for his patients. He possesses an extraordinary ability to explain issues so simply that helps build confidence and adopt offered solutions. I have been benefitting by following Dr. Kalva's advice in addressing long standing, chronic health problems. S.E.Additional Info