Dr Reina Punj
Lead Physician, Lean Life
Dr Punj leads Lean Life's medical team. Our doctors assess and treat every patient our advisors refer, and she reviews the medical information on this website. She trained in endocrinology in the UK and focuses on the hormonal and metabolic causes of weight gain.
Qualifications
- MBBS, 2004
- Dr DY Patil Medical College, Mumbai
- PG Diploma in Endocrinology, 2006 to 2011
- University of South Wales, UK
- Certification in IV Nutrition
- Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine
- Languages
- English, Hindi
Experience
Dr Punj has more than 20 years of experience in internal medicine, endocrinology and IV nutrition, including five years at university teaching hospitals in the United Kingdom while completing her postgraduate training in endocrinology. She now leads Lean Life's medical team from Nariman Point, Mumbai.
Her focus is on finding what is driving each patient's weight, from insulin resistance and thyroid function to hormones and lifestyle, and building a plan that is safe, measured and sustainable. She works alongside endocrinologist Dr Johann Varghese, Lean Life's dietitians, physiotherapist and psychologists, so every part of a patient's plan is covered.
The team Dr Punj works with
Dr Johann Varghese
Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, DM Endocrinology (gold medal)
Dr Anuya Manerkar
Lead Dermatologist, MBBS, DDV
Zainab Gulamhusein
Clinical Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist
Ujjwala Baxi
Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator
Dr Dhwani Topiwala
Sports Physiotherapist
Priyanka Kapoor
Psychologist and Mental Wellness Coach
Parinaz Agha
Psychological Counsellor