Nisha Chellam, MD
Doctor
Dr. Chellam is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Holistic and Integrative Medicine from Wayne State University. She was an Associate Teaching Clinician with Michigan State University and Wayne State University with 21 years of practice and teaching experience who has also certified in functional medicine from the Institute of Functional Medicine. She is also a lifetime member of the American Lipid Association. Dr. Chellam completed her residency in Internal Medicine from Wayne State University and was a Chief Resident at Detroit Receiving Hospital in Michigan. Her current and active interest is in peptide therapy for the resolution of obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Provider Overview
Language Proficiencies
- Tamil
- Hindi
- Malayalam (I understand it but don’t speak it fluently).
Training Institutions
Stanley Medical College, India; Wayne State University, Michigan, USA; American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine; Institute for Functional Medicine
Clinical Expertise
Metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, leptin and insulin resistance, Hashimoto’s, hormone and digestive health, peptide therapy, cancer prevention, and gut issues
What I’m most excited to bring to Parsley Health members
I love to make it fun to get healthy and to create an exciting experience for each patient to see their doctor. I love helping you find your best doctor, which is you!
Ask me about
Peptide therapy and simplifying anything in medicine.
Most likely to find me
Designing Indian clothes, making terracotta jewelry, nagging my two grown kids and husband about their health, and hiking when I visit family in California.
Patient Testimonials
If you are looking for a very comprehensive analysis of your health with an individualized health plan, I highly recommend getting functional labs done through Parsley Health.
Vee, Parsley Health member
Three ways to start your functional medicine care
Each option offers expert guidance by our board-certified clinicians. The right place to start depends on what you already know and what you want help with next.
Start with labs
Get advanced lab testing to better understand your body and health. A Parsley clinician interprets your results and helps identify what matters most.
Pricing: Starting at $350. Self-pay only. HSA/FSA eligible.
Already have labs?
Upload labs from any functional labs provider and schedule a lab review with a Parsley clinician, plus guidance on what to do next.
Pricing: $250 for a one-time virtual visit. Self-pay only. HSA/FSA eligible.
Care membership
Partner with a clinician and dedicated care team who support your progress over time. Available in-person in NYC and Los Angeles, and nationwide via telehealth.