Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
- Chronic illness
- Nutrition (Healthy eating)
Interests
- 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
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2007
MS - Clinical Research Design and Statistical AnalysisSchool of Public Health, University of Michigan
- 2002
Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Nevada School of Medicine
- 1997
Fellow - Gastroenterology ResearchIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
- 1994
Chief Resident - Internal MedicineIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
- 1993
Resident - Internal MedicineIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
- 1990
InternshipUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy of Targu Mures
- 1988
Doctorate of MedicineIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
- 1982
Baccalaureate Studies - Biology and ChemistryDoamna Stanca National College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2013
Obesity MedicineAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine
- 2002
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2013
Fellow of the 39th Ten-day Seminar on the Epidemiology and Prevention of Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Heart Association/Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- 2004
MembershipPhi Beta Delta Honors Society for International Scholars
- 2004
Junior Faculty Research AwardUniversity of Nevada, Reno
- 1994
Summer Scholarship AwardArnold Tzank Medical Institute
- 1988
Graduated Magna cum LaudeIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
- 1982
Graduated with HonorsDoamna Stanca National College
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberPlanning Group, Thrive Health Optimization Program, Division of General Internal Medicine
- 2022
MemberWellness and Hospitality Committee, Scottsdale Transformation Project, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
- 2021 - 2023
MemberAdvisory Committee, Breezing Pro Portable Indirect Calorimeter
- 2017 - 2018
MemberSearch Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2015 - 2018
MemberWellness Telemedicine Advisory Board, Fruit Street Health
- 2011 - 2014
Elected MemberFaculty Council, University of Nevada School of Medicine
- 2009 - present
ReviewerNational Medical Student and Associate Abstract Competitions, American College of Physicians
- 2009 - present
MemberAmerican Heart Association
- 2007 - 2010
Elected MemberFaculty Senate, University of Nevada, Reno
- 2006
MemberMedical Student Development Committee, University of Nevada, Reno
- 2006 - present
ReviewerEvidence-based Medical Literature, BMJ Publishing Group and McMaster University's Health Information Research Unit
- 2006
Editorial Board MemberMedical Knowledge Self Assessment Program for Students 3, American College of Physicians
- 2006
Item WriterAmerican Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists
- 2005 - present
FellowAmerican College of Physicians
- 2004 - 2008
MemberContinuing Medical Education, Southern Nevada Area Education Center
- 2004
MemberFaculty Committee for Nutrition Course Review, University of Nevada, Reno
- 2004 - present
MemberInternational Society for Clinical Densitometry
- 2004 - present
MemberAmerican College of Nutrition
- 2003 - 2006
MemberMedicine Department Faculty Search Committee, University of Nevada School of Medicine
- 2003 - 2006
MemberClerkship Coordinators Committee, University of Nevada School of Medicine
- 2003 - 2006
MemberFaculty Committee for Student Outreach Clinic, University of Nevada, Reno
- 2003 - 2005
MemberInternal Medicine Chairman's Advisory Committee, University of Nevada, Reno
- 2003
Item WriterNutrition, United States Medical Licensing Examination, Federation of State Medical Boards and National Board of Medical Examiners
- 2003 - present
MemberNevada Chapter, American College of Physicians
- 2002 - present
MemberThe Obesity Society
- 2000 - 2004
MemberMedical Quality Assurance Committee, Washoe Health Care System
- 1999 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 1998 - 1999
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 1990 - 1999
MemberWorldwide Hungarian Medical Academy
Publications