Dr. Gill
Muhammad Azam Gill, MD, DFAOAAM — addiction medicine, internal medicine, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine care in Modesto and across California.
Physician-led care with a whole-person focus
Dr. Gill provides practical, evidence-based care for adults, addressing the medical and behavioral drivers of addiction and chronic disease.
Patients receive individualized treatment plans — not one-size-fits-all protocols — with follow-up designed for continuity and safety.
Care is available in person at Blue Rhine Clinic in Modesto and through a HIPAA-compliant virtual platform for eligible patients across California.
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Credentials
Board certifications & recognition
Dr. Gill’s clinical work spans addiction medicine and primary specialty care, supported by national recognition in the addiction medicine community.
Credentials include:
- Board certification in Addiction Medicine
- Board certification in Internal Medicine
- Board certification in Obesity Medicine
- Board certification / diplomate status in Lifestyle Medicine
- Distinguished Fellow, American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (AOAAM) — DFAOAAM
- LegitScript-certified telemedicine practice environment
- HIPAA-compliant virtual care platform
Patients can verify Distinguished Fellow status through AOAAM’s public profile listing.
Training & background
Dr. Gill completed Internal Medicine training at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
He has advanced training in Obesity Medicine from Columbia University and completed Lifestyle Medicine training through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
He has also completed Addiction Medicine fellowship training at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.
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Clinical focus
Areas of clinical focus
Dr. Gill works with adults seeking medical care across several interconnected domains:
- Addiction treatment, including alcohol, stimulant, cannabis, and opioid use disorders
- Cravings management and medication-assisted treatment when clinically appropriate
- Weight loss and obesity medicine
- Lifestyle-based chronic disease support
- Internal medicine care for adults
- Integrated dual diagnosis and mental health support needs
If your concerns span more than one area — for example substance use and metabolic health — care can be coordinated under one physician-led plan.
Physician-led
Why patients choose physician-led care
Addiction and chronic disease care often work best when medication decisions, medical monitoring, and lifestyle guidance stay connected.
At Blue Rhine Clinic, Dr. Gill leads evaluation and treatment planning so patients know who is responsible for their medical care.
- Clear ownership of medical decision-making
- Treatment tailored to history, goals, and safety
- In-person Modesto visits when needed
- Telemedicine follow-up when clinically appropriate
- Compliance-minded telemedicine standards (LegitScript)
- Privacy protections under HIPAA and, where applicable, 42 CFR Part 2
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Meet with Dr. Gill
Contact Blue Rhine Clinic or book online to request an appointment with Dr. Gill.
Care is confidential, physician-led, and designed around your medical needs.