Dr. Priyanka Vijapura smiling with dark hair wearing a navy dress, standing indoors

PRIYANKA VIJAPURA, MD

General Internist
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine

Dr. Priyanka Vijapura is a board-certified internist who plays a vital role at Vijapura Psychiatry. She provides medical education to the clinicians on staff and serves as a liaison to community physicians and therapists, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.

Dr. Vijapura earned her medical degree from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School in Houston in 2013. She completed her residency and served as Chief Resident at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 2017. Following her training, she joined Mayo Clinic Florida as a Consultant and Assistant Professor of Medicine, a position she held from 2017 to 2023. She left her full-time academic role to focus on her growing family but continues to contribute her expertise to Vijapura Psychiatry.

Beyond her work at the practice, Dr. Vijapura volunteers as a primary care physician at Volunteers in Medicine, a clinic providing free healthcare to the working uninsured. 

PASSION for HOLISTIC and PREVENTIVE CARE

Dr. Vijapura’s approach to care integrates the principles of holistic and preventative medicine. She emphasizes:

  • Meditation and mindfulness

  • Therapy and preventative mental health 

  • Yoga and regular exercise

  • Diet and Nutrition 

Her goal is to empower individuals to optimize their mental and physical health by addressing the interconnectedness of lifestyle, wellness, and emotional well-being.

Dr. Vijapura’s dedication to education, community service, and patient-centered care reflects her commitment to supporting the overall health of the patients and clinicians at Vijapura Psychiatry.