Education & Fellowships

MBBS - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Karnataka, India

MD OB/GYN - UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

New Brunswick, NJ

MS - Integrative Medicine & Ayurveda - Maharishi International University

Fairfield, Iowa

Certifications

  • OB/GYN
  • MD
  • FACOG

Dr. Malini Govindan is a board-certified OB/GYN and integrative medicine physician. She completed her MBBS at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Karnataka, India, before relocating to the United States for advanced training, culminating in her OB/GYN residency at UMDNJ in New Jersey. With over 18 years of experience, Dr. Malini has been dedicated to her practice as an OB/GYN physician.

After many years in clinical practice, Dr. Malini developed a strong desire to move beyond merely managing symptoms and focus on addressing the root causes of her patients’ health issues.

She chose this career path because medicine represents her Ikigai—a place where her passion, skills, and purpose converge. Driven by her love for science and the importance of meaningful human connections, she is committed to supporting patients through significant health journeys, always striving to be a trusted ally who inspires her every day.