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Reshma Vasanwala, DO, MPH, ABAARM in Oakland, California

Medical Precision Meets Refined Aesthetics

Dr. Reshma Vasanwala, Founder & Medical Director

Dr. Reshma Vasanwala is a board-certified physician and the Founder & Medical Director of Refine Anti-Aging Medicine and Aesthetics, where science, anatomy, and artistry come together to create subtle, natural results. Her career reflects a lifelong interest in both the analytical and the aesthetic — a combination she considers essential in the pursuit of balance, proportion, and beauty.

Before entering medicine, Dr. Vasanwala’s passion for art restoration led her to earn dual degrees in Chemistry and Art History from the University of California, Irvine. Here, she garnered a deep understanding of structure, light, and form that now informs her approach to aesthetic medicine, where she applies evidence-based techniques to restore harmony and enhance natural features.

Education

A Comprehensive Medical Foundation

Dr. Vasanwala completed her medical education at Western University in Pomona, followed by an Internal Medicine residency in Los Angeles. She has been board-certified in Internal Medicine since 2001 and holds a Master’s in Public Health from UC Berkeley. Over more than twenty years in clinical practice, her orientation broadened from traditional disease-focused care toward a more comprehensive view of healthy aging — one that integrates functional medicine, prevention, and aesthetic refinement.

She later completed a two-year fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M), gaining advanced expertise in the internal processes that shape how we age. She also holds certifications in Bioidentical Hormone Therapy, Hormone Pellet Therapy, and IV Vitamin Therapy, allowing her to support patients from both the inside and the outside.

A Layer-by-Layer Approach to Aesthetics

Guiding Philosophy

Dr. Vasanwala’s aesthetic philosophy is grounded in her signature layer-by-layer methodology. This structured, anatomical framework evaluates movement, skin quality, soft tissue, and structural support to create results that are cohesive and enduring. She is known for her keen eye and restrained aesthetic, prioritizing proportion, balance, and natural expression. Her treatments are designed to be impactful yet undetectable.

A Commitment to Excellence and Lifelong Learning

Continued Education

A perpetual student with a deep love for learning, Dr. Vasanwala continues to train nationally and internationally with leading experts in aesthetic medicine. This commitment to ongoing education ensures that her patients receive advanced, evidence-based care rooted in the latest techniques and technologies.

Mission

Redefining What It Means to Age Well

My mission is to help people live longer, healthier lives and look and feel their best.

“Aging is a natural process. My approach to Anti-aging and regenerative medicine is about using modern protocols and research to optimize the human aging process, prevent age-related disease, and improve vitality so that you can live your best life. I start by asking what matters to you. What is limiting your ability to feel your best? How is your sleep? How is your digestion? How is your sex life? Getting your complete history and labs, I want to help resolve your current symptoms and prevent diseases that could happen ten years from now.” –Dr. Vasanwala

Dr. Vasanwala believes that feeling good and looking good are deeply interconnected, and that long-lasting beauty comes from nurturing both. At Refine, she leads a team dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and natural, subtle results. Together, they help patients age with intention, confidence, and authenticity.

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Patient Testimonials

"I'm in my early 40s and even though I live a healthy lifestyle, I felt tired, my libido had decreased, and I wasn't able to work out as intensely as I could in the past. I had tried many over the counter supplements but nothing really helped. I had researched hormone therapy and went to see Dr. Vasanwala. She was really thorough in getting my history and went into detail with my results. I started testosterone therapy and a peptide that increases production of growth hormone. The difference has been night and day. I have a lot more energy, sleep great, workouts have improved, and my libido is as good as it has ever been. I highly recommend Dr. Vasanwala."

- Richard, Oakland, CA, hormone replacement therapy patient.

"I had 35 units of Botox done by Dr. Vasanwala on my forehead, frown lines, and crow's feet. About 5 days later my forehead and crows feet were noticeably smoother, and I looked like I had a month of great sleep! I have done Botox several times before with other providers, after which my face would look frozen. But after my procedure with Dr. Vasanwala, I am still able to lift my eyebrows and forehead without forming wrinkles. I look natural, and not overdone."

- Christina, Oakland, CA, Botox patient.

"Dr. Vasanwala did complete blood and urine testing that went way beyond what I would get at a primary care visit. She explained the results in detail and she is really knowledgeable about hormone chemistry. She customized hormone replacement plan for me based on my low levels. She placed a hormone pellet in me, and this has been LIFE-CHANGING! I now sleep really well, wake up rested, feel motivated to exercise, and have more energy. Thank you!"

- Kelly, Oakland, CA, hormone replacement therapy patient.

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