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Doina Kulick, M.D.

  1. Bariatrician
  2. Internist
  3. Nutrition Specialist
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  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

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Dr. Doina Kulick is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Research Design and Statistics, which informs her evidence-based, data-driven approach to care.

Dr. Kulick serves as the Lead Physician of the Mayo Clinic Arizona Longevity Medicine program, where she integrates advanced research, clinical innovation, and preventive strategies to support healthy aging and extend healthspan. Her work focuses on the application of personalized medicine — leveraging biological age assessments, metabolic profiling, and lifestyle interventions — to reduce chronic disease risk and optimize patient outcomes.

Dr. Kulick is committed to advancing the field of longevity medicine through rigorous clinical research and collaborative, evidence based, patient-centered care.

  1. Chronic illness
  2. Nutrition (Healthy eating)
  • Longevity and healthy aging
  • Metabolic health and disease prevention
  • Obesity and weight management
  • Nutritional and lifestyle interventions
  • Personalized lifestyle medicine
  • Epigenetics and precision health
  • Multimorbidity risk reduction and healthspan extension
  1. 2007
    MS - Clinical Research Design and Statistical AnalysisSchool of Public Health, University of Michigan
  2. 2002
    Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Nevada School of Medicine
  3. 1997
    Fellow - Gastroenterology ResearchIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  4. 1994
    Chief Resident - Internal MedicineIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  5. 1993
    Resident - Internal MedicineIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  6. 1990
    InternshipUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy of Targu Mures
  7. 1988
    Doctorate of MedicineIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  8. 1982
    Baccalaureate Studies - Biology and ChemistryDoamna Stanca National College

Certifications

  1. 2013
    Obesity MedicineAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine
  2. 2002
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2013
    Fellow of the 39th Ten-day Seminar on the Epidemiology and Prevention of Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Heart Association/Center for Disease Control and Prevention
  2. 2004
    MembershipPhi Beta Delta Honors Society for International Scholars
  3. 2004
    Junior Faculty Research AwardUniversity of Nevada, Reno
  4. 1994
    Summer Scholarship AwardArnold Tzank Medical Institute
  5. 1988
    Graduated Magna cum LaudeIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  6. 1982
    Graduated with HonorsDoamna Stanca National College

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    MemberPlanning Group, Thrive Health Optimization Program, Division of General Internal Medicine
  2. 2022
    MemberWellness and Hospitality Committee, Scottsdale Transformation Project, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  3. 2021 - 2023
    MemberAdvisory Committee, Breezing Pro Portable Indirect Calorimeter
  4. 2017 - 2018
    MemberSearch Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2015 - 2018
    MemberWellness Telemedicine Advisory Board, Fruit Street Health
  6. 2011 - 2014
    Elected MemberFaculty Council, University of Nevada School of Medicine
  7. 2009 - present
    ReviewerNational Medical Student and Associate Abstract Competitions, American College of Physicians
  8. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Heart Association
  9. 2007 - 2010
    Elected MemberFaculty Senate, University of Nevada, Reno
  10. 2006
    MemberMedical Student Development Committee, University of Nevada, Reno
  11. 2006 - present
    ReviewerEvidence-based Medical Literature, BMJ Publishing Group and McMaster University's Health Information Research Unit
  12. 2006
    Editorial Board MemberMedical Knowledge Self Assessment Program for Students 3, American College of Physicians
  13. 2006
    Item WriterAmerican Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists
  14. 2005 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  15. 2004 - 2008
    MemberContinuing Medical Education, Southern Nevada Area Education Center
  16. 2004
    MemberFaculty Committee for Nutrition Course Review, University of Nevada, Reno
  17. 2004 - present
    MemberInternational Society for Clinical Densitometry
  18. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Nutrition
  19. 2003 - 2006
    MemberMedicine Department Faculty Search Committee, University of Nevada School of Medicine
  20. 2003 - 2006
    MemberClerkship Coordinators Committee, University of Nevada School of Medicine
  21. 2003 - 2006
    MemberFaculty Committee for Student Outreach Clinic, University of Nevada, Reno
  22. 2003 - 2005
    MemberInternal Medicine Chairman's Advisory Committee, University of Nevada, Reno
  23. 2003
    Item WriterNutrition, United States Medical Licensing Examination, Federation of State Medical Boards and National Board of Medical Examiners
  24. 2003 - present
    MemberNevada Chapter, American College of Physicians
  25. 2002 - present
    MemberThe Obesity Society
  26. 2000 - 2004
    MemberMedical Quality Assurance Committee, Washoe Health Care System
  27. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  28. 1998 - 1999
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  29. 1990 - 1999
    MemberWorldwide Hungarian Medical Academy

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