Padmavati Garvey

Dr. Padmavati Garvey is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Program at Marist University's School of Science. She is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist with 30 years of clinical practice, serving as clerkship director for obstetrics and gynecology at Weill-Cornell Medical School and New York Medical College. Her current focus is on plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, including contributions to Cornell University’s online Plant-Based Nutrition Certification program. She emphasizes integrating lifestyle medicine into healthcare education for future practitioners.

Education:

• M.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1992
• B.S. in Biology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1987

Dr. Garvey’s research interests revolve around women’s health, nutritional interventions, and preventive healthcare strategies. She has precepted nurse practitioner, medical, and physician assistant students, fostering clinical education. Her work bridges traditional medical practice with emerging evidence-based lifestyle approaches.

Media Presence:

• Marist Health Forum Podcast
• Dr. Padma Garvey - YouTube

No specific grants or labs are explicitly noted, though her role in curriculum development and clinical training reflects ongoing educational contributions.