Kavita Goyal, MD

Kavita Goyal, MD knew from a young age that she wanted to be a doctor. “When I was in 7th grade, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer,” she shared. “I remember when she had her surgery, she told me, ‘When you grow up and become a doctor, make sure you treat your patients with love and compassion.’ That gave me direction, passion, and a way to change people’s lives.”

This early experience shaped Dr. Goyal’s approach to patient care, which aligns perfectly with Mount Nittany Health’s commitment to compassionate, personalized healthcare. “As an internist, many of my patients ended up in the ER for acute health issues,” she said, explaining her decision to join Mount Nittany Health. “They always received outstanding care here, and I knew it was where I wanted to be a physician.”

Dr. Goyal’s expertise is in both internal medicine and weight management. “I’ve always loved being an internist because it doesn’t limit what I can do for treatment and disease,” she shared. “However, after practicing for 7 or 8 years, I felt something was missing. More than 50% of my patients were struggling with weight management, with obesity being the root cause of many health issues; I knew I had to do something more.”

This is her reason for pursuing board certification in Obesity Medicine. She finds fulfillment in helping patients lose weight and improve their overall health. “Seeing patients getting better, losing weight, improving their health conditions, and overcoming stress is incredibly rewarding,” she said.

Dr. Goyal’s philosophy of care is rooted in a holistic approach to patient well-being. “A good physician treats the disease, but a great physician treats the patient who has the disease,” she shared. “In internal medicine and weight management, I aim not just to help patients get better but also to help them prevent disease and redefine themselves through weight loss and overall health improvements.”

Dr. Goyal wants her patients to know her care goes beyond the exam room. “If you’re looking for a doctor who connects, cares, and builds a relationship with you, I would love to see you in the office,” she said. “If you’re seeking a physician who can help you beyond just treating diseases, please reach out.”

Beyond clinical care, Dr. Goyal is passionate about patient education and advocacy. She offers patient education on behavior modification, exercise, diet, and other aspects of weight management. “Everything is a part of weight management,” she emphasized.

Dr. Goyal is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She completed her medical education at Govt. Medical College & Hospital in Aurangabad, India, followed by residencies at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine affiliates in New York. Her experience includes founding and directing the Obesity Management Program at Penn Highlands Healthcare, where she achieved remarkable success in employee weight loss programs.

“Outside of work, I’ve found a passion in Indian classical dance and stage performances,” she shared. “I also love spending time with my kids in their various activities. Recently, my son published a book, which has inspired me to write one as well.”