Are you looking to find a vegan medical specialist online, or simply trying to find a doctor who is vegan? The first step is to have a vegan primary care doctor to oversee your care. At Vegan Primary Care, Dr. Scott Harrington will help you with many aspects of your health. As a vegan primary care doctor, Dr. Harrington serves as your health advocate, and can help to translate and deconflict treatments from multiple specialists. From time to time, you may need a vegan medical specialist. Dr. Harrington can help you find a doctor who is vegan and refer you to a vegan medical specialist near you.
Find A Vegan Medical Specialist Online
How to Find a Vegan Medical Specialist
1. Determine What Kind of Specialist You Need
Vegan Medical Specialties
Dietician — Coming Soon
Geratology — Coming Soon
Gynecology (Obstetrics and Gynecology/ OB/GYN)
Pediatrics — Coming Soon
Vegan Medical Specialist List
Allergists and Immunologists help you learn your specific allergies. They help treat asthma, lung conditions, and immune disorders. They give allergy injections to decrease allergies.
Mylene Huynh, MD, Allergy and Immunology, https://www.trupointhealth.org/ (Telemedicine MD, VA)
James Thompson, MD, Allergy and Immunology, https://www.allergists-asthma.com/ (Telemedicine IL)
Maryam Zarei, MD, Allergy and Immunology, https://www.familyallergy.org (Telemedicine CA)
Cardiologists are heart doctors that can help with high blood pressure, heart disease, heart failure or irregular heartbeats. Cardiologists perform stress tests and ECGs.
Darryn Appleton, MD, Cardiology, http://www.vacardio.com (Telemedicine VA)
Danielle Belardo, MD, Cardiology, https://www.daniellebelardomd.com/ (Telemedicine CA)
Cate Collings, MD, Cardiology, https://www.elcaminohealth.org/ (Telemedicine CA)
Jaimela Dulaney, MD, Cardiology, https://doctordulaney.com/ (Telemedicine FL)
Kevin Fullin, MD, Cardiology, http://kenoshaheart.org (Telemedicine WI)
Nicole Harkin, MD, Cardiology, https://www.wholeheartcardiology.com (Telemedicine CA, FL, NY)
Joel Kahn, MD, Cardiology, http://kahnlongevitycenter.com (Telemedicine FL, GA, MI)
Robert J. Ostfeld, MD, Cardiology, https://www.montefiore.org/ (In-persona care NY)
Jesal V. Popat, MD, Cardiology, https://www.tampabaycardiologist.com/ (Telemedicine FL)
Heather Shenkman, MD, Cardiology, http://drheathershenkman.com (Telemedicine CA)
Kim A. Williams Sr., MD, Cardiology, https://directory.doctor.com/ (Telemedicine IL)
Dermatologists area skin doctors that diagnose and treat skin conditions like severe acne, rosacea and psoriasis. They also deal with hair loss, and nail changes. They are the specialists you see if you have skin cancer.
Allison Britt Kimmins, MD, Dermatology, https://www.advanceddermatologypc.com (Telemedicine PA)
Jessica J. Krant, MD, Dermatology, https://www.ArtofDermatology.com (Telemedicine NY)
Susan Teri McGillis, MD, Dermatology, https://www.dscskin.com/ (Telemedicine PA)
The endocrine system involves the body’s hormones. Endocrinologists deal with hormone problems like diabetes and thyroid issues.
Dana Beausang, MD Endocrinology, https://www.sutterhealth.org/ (Telemedicine CA)
Olga Calof, MD, Endocrinology, https://www.providence.org/ (Telemedicine CA)
Mudit Jain, MD, Endocrinology, https://diabetesthyroidcenter.com (Telemedicine FL)
Soham Patel, MD, Endocrinology, https://cfpen.org (Telemedicine FL)
Evelyn Runer, MD, Endocrinology, http://www.runermd.com (Telemedicine PA)
Vanitha Singaram, MD, Endocrinology, https://www.mercyone.org/ (Telemedicine IA)
Arti Thangudu, MD, Endocrinology, https://iopbm.com/ (Telemedicine TX)
Gastroenterologists are specialists of the digestive system and liver. They treat problems like irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. They perform colon cancer screening with colonoscopy.
Amita Kalra, MD, Gastroenterology, https://iopbm.com/ (Telemedicine CA)
Vanessa Mendez, MD, Gastroenterology, https://www.drvanessamendez.com/ (Telemedicine CA, FL, IN, ME)
Nicholas Namihas, MD, https://iopbm.com/ (Telemedicine CA)
Dr. Angie Sadeghi, MD, https://iopbm.com/ (Telemedicine CA)
Bradley Trope, MD, Gastroenterology, https://aidh.com/ (Telemedicine FL)
Gynecologists are surgeons specializing in female pelvic anatomy. They provide obstetric services and operative delivery. OB/GYNs provide preventative care for women as well like cervical cancer screening. They help with reproductive health and menopause.
Kym Boyman, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, https://vtgyn.com/ (Telemedicine VT)
Natalie Crawford, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/ (Telemedicine NC, TX)
Laura Eastep, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, https://austinobgyn.womenshealthtx.com/ (Telemedicine TX)
Karen Kornreich, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, http://www.lmtmd.com/ (Telemedicine CA)
Nathalie McKenzie, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, https://www.adventhealth.com/ (Telemedicine FL)
Vikas Merchia, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, https://www.urogynob.com/ (Telemedicine MA)
Sharan Abdul Rahman, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, https://www.doctorrahman.com/ (Telemedicine PA)
Vicky Scott, DO, Obstetrics and Gynecology, http://ashevillegynecologywellness.com (Telemedicine NC)
Debra Shapiro, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, http://www.anewviewoffood.com (Telemedicine CA)
Kelly-Anne Shedd-Hartman, DO, Obstetrics and Gynecology, https://www.sworcare.com/ (In person care Sarasota FL)
Christopher Warner, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, https://www.warnerwellnessinstitute.com/ (Telemedicine Washington DC)
Blood and cancer specialists are experts in anemia, clotting problems and various cancers. They diagnose and treat leukemias, and provide chemotherapy for patients living with cancer.
William Li, MD, Hematology and Oncology, http://www.angio.org/ (Telemedicine MA)
An infectious disease specialist is an expert in rare or hard to treat infectious diseases like HIV/AIDs, tuberculosis or malaria. They also study epidemiology and the spread of disease. If you have an unknown cause of fevers and white blood count then you may need an infectious disease specialist.
Saray Stancic, MD, Infectious Disease, https://drstancic.com/ (Telemedicine CA)
Nephrologists treat kidney conditions like chronic kidney diseases or patients that require dialysis.
Banji Awosika, MD, Nephrology, https://westorangenephrology.com/ (Telemedicine FL)
Viraj Bhalani, MD, Nephrology, https://flkidney.com/ (Telemedicine FL) (Tampa FL)
Leigh M Ettinger, MD, Pediatric Nephrology, https://doctors.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/ (Licensed NJ) (Hackensack NJ)
Sean Hasan Hashmi, MD, Nephrology, https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/ (Licensed in CA) (Woodland Hills CA)
Shivam Joshi, MD, Nephrology, https://nyulangone.org (Licensed in NY) (New York City) (Blog)
Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, Nephrology, www.faculty.uci.edu/ (Licensed in CA) (Irvine CA)
Deepthi Karanam, MD, Nephrology, https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/ (Licensed in CA) (Lancaster CA)
Scott Liebman, MD, Nephrology, www.urmc.rochester.edu/ (Licensed in NY) (Rochester NY)
Anjay Rastogi, MD, Nephrology, www.uclahealth.org/ (Licensed in CA) (Los Angeles CA)
Sanjeev R Shah, MD, Nephrology, www.med.upenn.edu/ (Licensed in PA) (Philadelphia PA)
Philip J. Tuso, MD, Nephrology, https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/ (Licensed in CA) (Lancaster CA)
Adriana Dejman Valdez, MD, Nephrology, University of Miami Health (Licensed in FL) (Miami FL)
Neurologists are experts in the nervous system including the brain and spinal nerves. They diagnose and treat seizures, headaches, vertigo, Parkinson’s disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. They perform brain monitoring EEGs and nerve conduction studies.
Haley Burke, MD, Neurology, https://coloradorehabilitation.com/ (Telemedicine CO)
Eye doctors provide eye medications and surgery. They are experts in glaucoma, cataracts and correcting vision with surgical procedures.
Steven Dresner, MD, Ophthalmology, http://www.eyesthetica.com/ (Telemedicine CA)
Philip Paden, MD, Ophthalmology, https://www.padeneyecare.com/ (Telemedicine OR)
Dr. Adeleh Yarmohammadi, MD, Ophthalmology, https://www.instagram.com/dr_adele/ (In Training / CA)
Otolaryngologists are ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeons. They focus on surgery of the head and neck. You may need an ENT specialist if you have hearing, voice, swallowing or sinus issues.
Melinda Thacker, MD, Otolaryngology, https://www.aohns.com/ (Telemedicine MA)
Pulmonologists are lung doctors specializing in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) / emphysema, and lung cancer. If you require oxygen to breath you will need a pulmonologist referral.
(Pending)
Psychiatrists are mental-health doctors who can prescribe medication for mental health issues.
Robert Daroff, MD, Psychiatry, https://www.va.gov/ (Telemedicine for Veterans within the VA health system in all US States and Washington DC: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY)
Maryam Eskandari, MD, Psychiatry, http://www.maryameskandarimd.com/ (Telemedicine in CA)
Katherine Falk, MD, Psychiatry, http://katherinefalkmd.com/ (Telemedicine in CA, MA, NY, PA)
Kristen Gialo, DO, Psychiatry, https://www.bemedicine.org/ (Telemedicine in MD)
Lisa E. Goldman, MD, Psychiatry, https://www.wholehumanpsychiatry.com/ (Telemedicine in AZ)
Darren Lucas, MD, Psychiatry, https://www.drdalucas.com/ Telemedicine in CA)
Branko Radulovacki, MD, Psychiatry, http://www.brankoradulovackimd.com/ (Telemedicine in GA)
Psychologists perform mental health therapy sessions. They are highly trained and have a doctor level degree.
Portland Therapy Center (Multiple vegan mental health specialists) https://www.portlandtherapycenter.com/psychological-terms/vegan (Telemedicine OR)
Paul White, Ph.D., LMFT, https://www.holisticvegantherapy.com/ (Telemedicine CA, MD)
Adam Ameele, PsyD, Clinical Psychology, https://springfieldmed.org/ (Telemedicine NH, VT)
Elizabeth Carr, PsyD, Clinical Psychology, https://www.kentlandspsychotherapy.com/ (Telemedicine MD)
Leda Kaveh, PsyD, Clinical Psychology, https://washington-psychwellness.com/ (Telemedicine MD, VA)
Marion Rollings, PhD, Clinical Psychology, https://drmarionrollings.com/ (Telemedicine NJ)
A rheumatologist diagnoses and treats autoimmune conditions affecting the joints, soft tissues, muscles, and bones. Conditions often treated by rheumatologists include rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, connective tissue disorders, sjogren’s syndrome and lupus.
Feyrouz Al-Ashkar, MD Rheumatology, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/ (Telemedicine OH)
Mohammed S Mughni, MD, Rheumatology, https://oakhillhospital.com/, https://ahcpllc.com/ (Telemedicine FL)
A General Surgeon provides operative management of a broad spectrum of diseases, including those which may require elective, or emergency surgical treatment.
Rizwan H. Bukhari, MD, Vascular Surgery, https://plantbaseddfw.com/ (in-person care in TX)
Garth Davis, MD, Surgery, Bariatric Survey, https://missionhealth.org/ (in-person care in NC)
Urologists are urinary tract surgeons. They perform surgery on the prostate, bladder, urethra, ureters and the kidneys. They may provide stents or surgery for kidney stones.
Ronald Cohen, MD, Urology, http://www.urologyconsultantsonline.com/ (Telemedicine FL)
Frederick Hendricks, MD, Urology, https://www.gwdocs.com/ (Telemedicine Washington DC)
2. Search For a Vegan Medical Specialist Online
Physicians for Responsible Medicine (PCRM.) This database will help you to find a vegan health care professional in your area. You can search for providers by location, city and state. https://www.pcrm.org/findadoctor/
Plant-Based Docs Directory (Plantrician Project) Search for doctors by name, profession and specialty by city, state and zip code. https://plantbaseddocs.com/
3. Determine Which Vegan Medical Specialists Are In Your Insurance Network
4. Read The Reviews and Dig Deeper
5. Make an Appointment
6. Be Prepared for Your Appointment
7. If It’s Not a Good Fit, Then Keep Searching
Do You Need a Vegan Primary Care Doctor?
- Make an appointment (click here)
- Complete an online doctor’s visit: Meet online with Dr. Harrington. He will listen to your concerns, learn about your way of eating, exercise and stress level. The doctor will address any questions you have, and discuss healthy goals.
- Comprehensive testing: If needed, Dr. Harrington can schedule you laboratory tests. Dr. Harrington will review the results and call you on the phone and send your records to an online portal.
- Healthy Goals, Optimization and Follow-up: Dr. Harrington will set goals and help you along the way. With each step forward, you will see more and more health benefits. Meet periodically to adjust and refine your treatment plan. Dr. Harrington will help you make the best of your situation, condition and resources.
Written By:
A Vegan Primary Care doctor, who is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He can be your online vegan doctor at VeganPrimaryCare.com. Contact him at 727-222-3036 or
Writer for VeganPrimaryCare.com, she is based in Greenville, SC