An endocrinologist by training, Dr. Sundaram founded Illumine as a platform for her commitment to preventive medicine and her holistic approach to healthcare.

“Endocrinology is like water — it runs through every aspect of medicine and of our physical selves,” says Dr. Sundaram. “It’s the best vantage point from which to understand and optimize people’s physical and mental well-being, which is the purpose of Illumine.”

While in medical school, Dr. Sundaram spent a summer in Cuba studying the public health system, an experience that shaped her approach to centering on preventive care and developing patient-doctor relationships built upon trust and compassion.

Dr. Sundaram graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science and a Medical Degree from the Seven-Year Biomedical Program at The College of New Jersey and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Afterward, she completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center and a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at The Mount Sinai Hospital, where her research in pituitary diseases was published in journals and textbooks.

After six years working with a large multi-specialty group, Dr. Sundaram opened Aura Endocrinology in 2021 and created a uniquely patient-centered practice. Today, she continues to serve as a clinical instructor at New York University and focuses on empathetic, compassionate care for her patients, fueled by a desire to help them live more confident and fulfilling lives.