KINGSBRIDGE MEDICAL PHYSICIANS

Dr. Austria, MD DABFM DABOM is a double board-certified Family Medicine physician with a strong commitment to preventive health, evidence-based care, and patient advocacy.

Raised in New Jersey, she completed her undergraduate studies at Rutgers University, earning her Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science & Sports Studies and Biological Sciences. She went on to obtain her Medical Degree from Ross University School of Medicine, followed by residency training in Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester. During her training, she worked at the Family Health Center of Worcester, a Federally Qualified Health Center serving a diverse and underserved population, which helped shape her patient-centered and equity-focused approach to care.

Dr. Austria has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine since 2012 and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine in 2025. She is licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and the Massachusetts Board of Medicine.

She has been practicing at Kingsbridge Medical Centre since 2013. Her clinical interests include the role of nutrition and strength training in preventive health, advocacy for women’s reproductive rights, and promoting nutrition, physical activity, and vaccinations to improve children’s quality of life.

Reliable Reference Links

Mayo Clinichttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons OrthoInfohttps://orthoinfo.aaos.org

Mother To Baby: evidence based information for risks/exposures in pregnancy https://mothertobaby.org

Canada Food Guide (Health Canada) – Practical guidance on healthy eating for all ages. https://food-guide.canada.ca

Ontario Ministry of Health Immunization Schedule – https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-immunization-schedule

Cancer Care Ontario – Screening guidelines and cancer care info for Ontario residents.https://www.cancercareontario.ca

Diabetes Canada – Comprehensive diabetes care guides, meal planning, and supports. https://www.diabetes.ca

ParticipACTION – Canadian resource on physical activity guidelines and tools to stay active. https://www.participaction.com