At Mecca Health, our mission is to revolutionize primary care by restoring the purpose of medicine—where patients feel seen, heard, and deeply cared for—while delivering cutting-edge, evidence-based strategies to help people live longer, stronger, and more vibrant lives.

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WHO WE ARE

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About Dr. Rue Laka

Hi, I am Dr. Rue Laka, a double board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. I studied at Boston University and completed my residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine. I began my clinical career at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and the later joined Parsley Health in New York City, where I further honed my expertise in integrative and preventive care.

My interests include fitness, sports nutrition, and longevity. Outside of work, I enjoy health events and fitness classes like Barry’s Bootcamp, AARMY, and Solidcore, where I meet others who care about health. I believe that having supportive friends in a busy city like New York is important for a longer, happier life.

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Letter from the CEO

Like many physicians, I went into medicine to help people. But somewhere along the way, I realized the system wasn’t built for that. Fifteen-minute appointments, insurance red tape, and reactive care were getting in the way of what matters most: real relationships, prevention, and personalized medicine.

That’s why I chose to build something different.

Mecca Health is a direct primary care and longevity medicine practice designed to put patients first. No middlemen. No rushed visits. Just thoughtful, science-backed care focused on your long-term health-span—not just managing disease.

My inspiration for this model runs deep. My grandfather and father ran their own medical practice, where patients felt seen, known, and cared for like family. I grew up hearing stories of the kind of doctor they were—present, generous with their time, and deeply trusted. That legacy stuck with me, and in many ways, Mecca Health is my way of bringing that ethos back—modernized for the world we live in now.

I believe medicine should be proactive, not just reactive. I bring together primary care, fitness, hormone optimization, metabolic health, and the latest in evidence-based longevity strategies—all tailored to you

Dr. Rue Laka