Board-Certified Internist · Hospitalist · Founder & Physician · Soma Concierge Care

Dr. Dipti Munshi

Soma is first and foremost a comprehensive primary care practice. I manage everything from acute illness and chronic disease to medication management and specialist coordination — the full scope of internal medicine. What makes Soma different is that we layer advanced preventive care, precision diagnostics, and a genuine physician-patient relationship on top of that foundation.

My philosophy is rooted in Medicine 3.0 — a shift from reactive disease management to the active optimization of your healthspan. As a Hospitalist, I have spent much of my career at the front lines of acute care at some of the most respected healthcare systems in the country. I have seen the end-stage of diseases that could have been identified, managed, and even reversed years prior.

  • Board-Certified Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Hospitalist Privileges at Salinas Valley Health
  • Offices in Monterey & Salinas · Serving Greater Monterey County
  • Former Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland School of Medicine
  • Medical Director, High-Acuity COVID-19 Unit (pandemic peak)
  • System-wide Director of Recruitment, Ochsner Health
  • Patients First Leader Award for excellence in patient-centered care
  • Fluent: English, Hindi, Marathi · Proficient: Gujarati, Punjabi
Dr. Dipti Munshi

Clinical Training & Affiliations

La Jolla, California

Scripps Memorial Hospital

Practicing at Scripps — consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report — allowed me to develop expertise in cardiology and complex internal medicine.

#1 Hospital in Louisiana · Leading Tertiary Transplant Center

Ochsner Medical Center

At Ochsner, I practiced at the forefront of acute care medicine. During COVID-19, I served as Medical Director of the High-Acuity COVID Unit. I remain on staff as a virtual hospitalist, continuing a trusted clinical partnership built on leadership and expertise.

Top 100 Hospital · Academic Medical Center

Carilion Clinic

My residency at this major academic hub in the Mid-Atlantic focused on evidence-based protocols for metabolic health and patient safety. Foundational to my clinical approach.

Major Tertiary Care Facility

Salem VA Medical Center

Serving our nation's veterans provided deep experience in managing chronic, multi-system diseases. It was here that I solidified my commitment to the Patients First philosophy.

On a Personal Note

Outside of medicine, my life reflects the same values I bring to my practice. A California native at heart, I am proud to call Monterey home. My family is my greatest joy and the deepest reason I am invested in the pursuit of longevity — because health is not preserved for ourselves alone, but for those we love.
Dr. Rikin Kadakia

Triple Boarded Cardiologist · Interventional / Structural / Endovascular Specialist · Soma Cardiometabolic Lead

Dr. Rikin Kadakia

Dr. Rikin Kadakia is one of the most accomplished interventional cardiologists on California's Central Coast, with expertise spanning complex coronary, structural, and peripheral vascular disease, with a parallel focus on preventive cardiology and longevity optimization.

He trained at two of the nation's leading cardiovascular institutions — Scripps Clinic and Ochsner Medical Foundation — building a career defined by precision, innovation, and consistently exceptional patient outcomes.

Dr. Kadakia serves as a proctor and advisor for leading device companies including Shockwave Medical and Edwards Lifesciences, helping advance next-generation cardiovascular technologies. He is also a nationally recognized GLP-1 thought leader, speaking across the country on cardiometabolic health and prevention.

The core of his philosophy is simple: the best cardiologist is not the one who does the most procedures — but the one who prevents them.

Recognition
Cardiovascular Business Forty Under 40
Class of 2026

A New Era of Cardiovascular Care

Dr. Rikin Kadakia represents a new generation of cardiologists — blending high-acuity interventional skill with forward-thinking longevity medicine. His mission is simple but ambitious: Deliver world-class cardiovascular care while redefining what it means to live a longer, healthier life.

His Focus at Soma

Dr. Kadakia's role at Soma is focused and intentional. Elite members see him for a concierge cardiovascular deep dive. Advanced members work with him on GLP-1 weight loss management and Metabolic Strategy Sessions — covering nutrition, exercise prescription, and metabolic optimization.