At our practice, we prioritize health through longevity medicine. We offer comprehensive, personalized care to enhance your quality of life. Our evidence-based strategies address obesity and its underlying factors, focusing on preventive care, metabolic health, and lifestyle changes. Our team develops tailored plans for sustainable weight management and improved well-being. By utilizing the latest research and medical practices, we aim to redefine health for longer, higher-quality lives. Embrace a healthier future with us. Your journey to optimal health starts here.
WHO WE ARE
About Dr. Rue Laka
Hi, I am Dr. Rue Laka, a physician certified in Internal and Obesity Medicine. I studied at Boston University and completed my training at Drexel University College of Medicine. I've worked at Jefferson Medical University in Philadelphia and more recently at Parsley Health in NYC.
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.
Letter from the CEO
Like many physicians, I went into medicine to truly 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