Leila Ali-Akbarian, MD, MPH

"Leila Ali-Akbarian (Dr. Ali) graduated from the University of Arizona (U of A) Family Medicine Residency program in 2009 after receiving her medical degree (MD) and Masters of Public Health (MPH) at the U of A. She worked as an attending physician and faculty member in the Family Medicine department following her training, actively participating in patient care, research, and education. She is a graduate of the Arizona Fellowship in Integrative Medicine and was the director of the Family Medicine Integrative Medicine Residential Fellowship program from 2013 - 2019. She continues as a faculty member and teacher with the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (AWCIM) in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Ali served as the medical director of the Supportive Care Clinic at the University of Arizona Cancer Center from 2013 – 2019 and has given many community and academic lectures in the field of integrative oncology and cancer survivorship. Dr. Ali is committed to providing the highest quality primary care for people of all ages with any health conditions, aiming to ally with her patients to use the least amount of medication necessary to optimize wellness and increase longevity. She is board certified in Family Medicine and is committed to staying on the cutting edge of integrative medicine and fostering resilience. When she is not working, Dr. Ali enjoys frolicking with her children, cooking with her husband, or spending time in nature."

"Banyan Integrative Health is a primary care clinic in Tucson, AZ. We provide holistic primary care in a small, community-based setting. Our physicians are board-certified in Family Medicine with additional training in Integrative Medicine. With a BeWell Membership, we provide an integrative approach to medical care along with unique membership services. We are a relatively low-volume practice, so that we can provide more individualized care to our patients. Our philosophy of care emphasizes health optimization with a focus on mind, body and spirit. We strive to listen deeply to our patients to understand and respect their healthcare goals and individual choices. We will coordinate with specialists or other healthcare practitioners as needed. We maintain physician and staff accessibility through the Patient Portal and after-hours urgent needs. We, at Banyan Integrative Health, look forward to partnering with you on your path to wellness!"