Endocrinologist in Lafayette, CA — Precision Hormone & Metabolic Care in the East Bay
A triple board-certified endocrinologist with 20 years of clinical and academic expertise, Dr. Chhaya Makhija provides advanced care for complex conditions. Extended visits, direct access, and prevention-focused care for East Bay patients — no referral required.
Open to new patients at our Lafayette office, serving Walnut Creek and the East Bay.
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Many of our Lafayette, Walnut Creek, and East Bay patients come to us managing conditions that have gone underdiagnosed or undermanaged — often after years of inconclusive primary care visits or difficulty accessing a specialist.
Complex Hormone Conditions Require a Specialist — Not a Generalist
Early intervention is critical, and our practice is built around precise lab interpretation, the highest level of endocrine expertise, and long-term strategy.
A Direct, Specialty Care Model for Residents of Lafayette and Surrounding Communities
In the Bay Area, a new endocrinology patient can wait 4–6 months to see a specialist — and the appointment, when it finally happens, is typically 15 rushed minutes. At UCSF, Stanford, or John Muir, that tends to be the standard. It's not nearly enough time to address complex hormone conditions, and it's not how we practice. Our direct access model means:
Extended 60–75 minute visits
In-depth lab review
Proactive prevention planning
Direct physician access
Coordination with your other specialists
No referral barriers. No insurance restrictions. No rushed care.
Dr. Makhija & Lafayette Origins
Unified Endocrine & Diabetes Care is among the first direct-care endocrinology and lifestyle medicine practices in California. Our Lafayette office didn't begin with a business plan — it began with a conversation. At a Lifestyle Medicine conference, Dr. Makhija met a retired surgeon who had pivoted from bypass surgery to prevention, asking a harder question: why weren't we doing more to stop heart attacks before they happened? He had built a prevention-focused practice in Lafayette and, hearing about Dr. Makhija’s mission with endocrinology care, offered his office space and encouraged her to bring that same philosophy to the East Bay.
What she found confirmed the decision. Close-knit communities, patients who were proactively engaged in their health, and a real gap in specialist endocrinology access across Contra Costa County. Dr. Makhija joined the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, began collaborating with Lamorinda Strong and Lamorinda Gynecology & Obstetrics, and has led community education on insulin resistance, GLP-1 medications, and diabetes prevention throughout the region.
Invest in Yourself with Specialized Care
Initial Comprehensive Consultation
This appointment gives us time to truly listen, connect the dots, and uncover the “why” behind your symptoms — not just treat the surface.
Communication to collaborate care with your other physicians.
Pre-review of records and prior labs, if any
Blood tests, referrals, and imaging orders if clinically necessary
Thyroid ultrasound included in the visit fee (as clinically necessary)
Prescriptions are case by case if clinically indicated.
Comprehensive, personalized plan and resources at the end of the visit
Total 2-3 hours of care
$850 one-time cost
Ongoing Care Membership
Your ongoing care is built on clarity, access, and prevention. We focus on the full picture of your health — hormones, metabolism, thyroid, and lifestyle — to guide lasting transformation.
Unlimited medical communication
Lifestyle counseling and coaching
Periodic Physician Visits
Free body composition & thyroid ultrasound
Personalized meal plans
Collaboration with your other providers
Access to discounted labs & supplements
6-Month Membership: $2,700
12-Month Membership: $5,000 (8% savings)
Insurance can still be used for labs, imaging, and prescriptions.
What Our Patients Say…
What Structured Endocrine Care Achieves for Lafayette Patients
Under our expertly-guided endocrine care, patients commonly achieve:
Stabilized and optimized glucose levels
Prevention or delay of type 2 diabetes progression
Improved insulin sensitivity and metabolic control
Thoughtful, evidence-based reduction of medications when appropriate
Improved weight regulation, sustained energy, and stronger metabolic health
Preservation and improvement of bone density with proactive fracture prevention
Reclaim clarity, energy, and long-term health and confidence
Location & Serving Area
Serving Lafayette, Walnut Creek & the East Bay
Our Lafayette office is easily accessible from Walnut Creek, Orinda, Danville, and throughout the East Bay. We see patients in-person from:
Lafayette • Walnut Creek • Moraga • Orinda • Pleasant Hill • Concord • Danville • San Ramon • Alamo • Berkeley • Oakland
Can't make it in person? We offer telehealth appointments for patients anywhere in California. Visit our Fresno & San Francisco pages.
Unified Endocrine & Diabetes Care – Lafayette
911 Moraga Road, Suite 101, Lafayette, California 94549
(650) 410-0078
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We regularly see patients in person from throughout the East Bay, including Walnut Creek, Orinda, Moraga, Danville, San Ramon, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Berkeley, and Oakland. Patients from further afield — Sacramento, San Francisco, Napa, and the Peninsula — are seen via telehealth.
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Yes, parking is available at 911 Moraga Road, Suite 101. The office is also accessible from Highway 24, making it a straightforward drive from Walnut Creek, Orinda, and surrounding communities.
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Yes. The Lafayette BART station is close to our office on Moraga Road, making us accessible for patients commuting from San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, and other BART-connected areas.
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No referral is required. As a direct-care practice, you can schedule directly with our office without going through your primary care physician first — though we do coordinate with your other providers as part of your care.
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Yes. Telehealth appointments are available for follow-up care and for patients anywhere in California who are unable to visit the Lafayette office in person.
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Scheduling an appointment is easy. Please visit our request page to share some basic information about yourself and your goals and we will reach out with next steps.
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