Physician. Public Health Leader. Educator. Advocate.
Dr. Anthea Nwandu is a dual board-certified internal and lifestyle medicine physician, public health leader, and medical educator, advancing prevention-focused, systems-informed care through clinical practice, education, and public engagement.
Dr. Anthea Nwandu, MD, MPH. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine.
MPH
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
12 years
University of Maryland Institute of Human Virology, PEPFAR-funded programs
Dual board certified
Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine
Blue Zones
Certified physician
ISD certificate
Instructional Systems Design
A note from Dr. Nwandu
My journey in medicine has always been rooted in service: service to patients, families, communities, and future generations of physicians.
At the bedside, I care for patients navigating complex acute and chronic illness. Beyond it, I speak, teach, and write about the future of medicine, particularly the role of lifestyle medicine interventions, health systems reform, and physician education in preventing disease and improving outcomes.
I believe healing happens not only through prescriptions and procedures, but through partnership, education, and compassionate presence.
Anthea Nwandu, MD, MPH
The full storyWhere the work happens
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Whole-person care that addresses the root causes of chronic disease: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress resilience, connection, and purpose. Consultations are offered through Kisel Lifestyle Medicine, her virtual practice.
Lifestyle medicine
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Keynotes, panels, and expert commentary on lifestyle medicine, health systems accountability, and global health, for medical, academic, and corporate audiences.
Speaking and media
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Mentorship, curriculum design, and instructional systems design for the next generation of physicians, from the bedside to the classroom.
Medical educationLifestyle medicine
Rigorous science meets practical implementation, empowering patients with actionable knowledge to reclaim their health and vitality.
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Evidence-based fueling for disease prevention and vitality.
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Sustainable physical activity tailored to clinical needs.
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Restorative sleep as a clinical intervention.
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Stress management and psychological resilience.
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Relational health as a driver of outcomes.
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Sense of purpose and positive emotion for long-term health.
Health is not merely the absence of disease, but the presence of structure, dignity, and opportunity.
Dr. Anthea Nwandu
Speaking
Keynotes and panels, expert commentary, curriculum partnerships, and lifestyle medicine consultations.