Dalian Caraballo MD

I’m a board-certified family physician, a lifelong learner, and a passionate advocate for health, personal growth, nutrition, fitness, faith, and medicine. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, I moved to the U.S. in 2009. I’m a wife to my incredible husband, Rolando, a proud mom to our beautiful daughter, Penelope, and a dog mom to our fur baby, Teddy. Outside of medicine, I find joy in reading, gardening, watching sunsets, and discovering new coffee shops—simple moments that keep me grounded.

For over 15 years, my mission as a doctor has been to serve my patients in the best way possible. Early in my career, I saw the challenges of traditional healthcare—long wait times, rushed visits, and a system focused more on managing symptoms than identifying root causes. I knew there had to be a better way. In 2017, that realization led me to establish my direct primary care practice, where I could take the time to truly listen, build meaningful relationships, and uncover the underlying factors affecting my patients' health.

Over time, I realized that traditional medicine alone wasn’t enough. Prescriptions and quick fixes only scratched the surface—they didn’t get to the root or help build lasting wellness. This understanding inspired me to expand my approach, blending medical science with lifestyle, mindset, and preventive strategies. To better serve my patients, I am pursuing advanced training in functional medicine, obesity medicine, brain health, culinary medicine, and health and life coaching. Now, I take a comprehensive approach to wellness, combining a root-cause perspective with personalized strategies for metabolic health, cognitive wellness, and disease prevention.

My focus is more than just treating illness—I help my patients build lasting health so they can truly thrive and enjoy their lives.

Medical Training & Education:

• Health Coach - Health Coach Institute: In Training
• Obesity Medicine - In Training
• Culinary Medicine Specialist - The American College of Culinary Medicine: In Training
• Brain Health Clinician - Amen University: In Training
• Functional Medicine - Institute of Functional Medicine: In Training
• Family Medicine Residency – St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ohio: 2009-2012
• Medical Degree – Iberoamerican University School of Medicine (UNIBE), Dominican Republic:  2002-2007
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology – Interamerican University of Puerto Rico: 1996 - 2002

Professional Roles & Leadership:

• Founder of Dalian MD (formerly Your Family MD) – A virtual direct care practice focused on root-cause medicine, metabolic health, and long-term wellness.
• Staff Physician at Krome Detention Center – Providing medical care to immigrant detainees in a complex healthcare environment.
• Telemedicine Physician at Amwell – Expanding access to healthcare through virtual consultations.
• Founder of Doctoras Boricuas Group – A social media community connecting and empowering Puerto Rican physicians.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹! Your thoughts and beliefs aren't just fleeting moments; they shape your reality and future. I believe that optimal health begins with the mind. Our thoughts, beliefs, and habits shape our physical well-being. When we align mental, physical, and emotional health, we unlock resilience, better decision-making, and the ability to achieve long-term wellness and personal growth.

This passion for integrating health, wellness, mindset, and spirituality is what drives me. My goal is to empower individuals to take control of their health and experience true transformation—inside and out.