Creating & Cultivating Your Concierge Practice
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Dr. Arti Thangadu inspires with her transformative journey from a traditional endocrinology practice to founding Complete Medicine, a pioneering direct-care endocrinology practice in 2019.
Driven by a vision to eliminate the inefficiencies and high costs of the insurance model, she shares a powerful story of a patient’s preventable hospitalization due to delayed insulin refills—a turning point that fueled her mission.
Dr. Thangadu passionately highlights the tangible benefits of the direct care model, from reducing hemoglobin A1C levels in her patients by an impressive 2% to potentially saving employers $11 million annually.
She advocates fiercely for transparency in healthcare costs and encourages exploring innovative alternatives like medical cost-sharing programs.
Learn more about Dr. Arti Thangudu
Dr. Arti Thangudu is a triple board-certified physician specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, with a focus on patient-centered care and lifestyle optimization. She treats conditions like obesity, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other metabolic and hormonal issues.
Holding a Journalism degree from Northwestern and an MD from UTHealth San Antonio, she completed her medical training at prestigious institutions including Baylor, Tulane, and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Thangudu is also certified in Lifestyle Medicine, promoting health through nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep.
She founded Complete Medicine, a direct specialty care clinic offering personalized endocrinology services with transparent pricing, and HeyHealthy, a company helping businesses reduce healthcare costs and improve employee well-being through effective diabetes and hormonal care.
