Dr. Bhatt is on a mission to Integrate, Educate, Communicate and Heal pets and pet parents. She wants to help pet parents forge stronger bonds with their pets by helping them connect on a deeper level so they work together with her to give their pets the best life experience. She has proven time and again that integrative veterinary care is impactful and a higher level offering for pet health. Her advanced therapies are not easily found, bringing pet patients to her from across the United States. Learn more about her.
Dr. Priya Bhatt
Integrative Veterinarian
”In order for people to help their pets, they must know how. Many people are unaware of how advanced veterinary is and all the various healing options out there. Knowledge is power and can open doors to many healing pathways. I am passionate about what I do and love engaging with clients/patients. I truly believe in a team based approach to treating a patient. Multiple minds are better than one.” - Dr. Priya Bhatt, DVM
Dr. Priya Bhatt, MS, DVM, CVA, CVMMP, CVFT
Founder of Arya Animal Acupuncture
Dr. Priya Bhatt’s passion for integrative veterinary medicine is deeply rooted in her upbringing, inspired by her family’s remarkable legacy in human medicine. Her father, Dr. Nikhil J. Bhatt, an internationally renowned ENT specialist, has left an indelible mark on her career and life. A pioneer in laser techniques, Dr. Nikhil Bhatt has authored groundbreaking research, established the ENT Laser Institute at the University of Illinois in Chicago, and traveled the globe lecturing on innovative approaches in otolaryngology. His dedication to advancing medicine and his commitment to humanitarian efforts—including the establishment of the Nikhil J. Bhatt, MD International Humanitarian Award—serve as a constant source of inspiration for Dr. Bhatt.
Equally impactful is the influence of Dr. Bhatt’s mother, a boarded ophthalmologist who left her medical career to focus on raising her children. Together, her parents demonstrated the importance of balancing professional excellence with familial dedication, instilling in Dr. Bhatt a profound respect for both medicine and family.
In the Bhatt family, medicine is more than a career—it is a way of life grounded in compassion, innovation, and service. "Both of my parents have been incredible role models," Dr. Bhatt shares. "Their accomplishments, their dedication to healing, and their unwavering commitment to family have shaped my path and inspired my work. Now, it's my turn to contribute to the field, and I'm honored to extend our family’s legacy of care into veterinary medicine.
Dr. Bhatt is an integrative veterinarian who earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became Certified in Acupuncture (CVA) through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and has since expanded her expertise with certifications in Level II Reiki, Chiropractic/Manipulation, and Advanced Veterinary Medical Manipulation (Chi Institute, 2024). Licensed in both Illinois and California, Dr. Bhatt actively contributes to the veterinary profession, having served as a past board member of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association and past President of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association.
Her practice at Arya Animal Acupuncture reflects her holistic philosophy, offering integrative treatments for pets, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, advanced pain management therapies, and ear, nose, and throat services for dogs and cats—a meaningful connection to her father’s medical specialty.
Dr. Bhatt is passionate about educating pet parents, stating,
"In order for people to help their pets, they must know how. Many people are unaware of how advanced veterinary care is and all the various healing options out there. Knowledge is power and can open doors to many healing pathways. I am passionate about what I do and love engaging with clients and patients. I truly believe in a team-based approach to treating a patient. Multiple minds are better than one."
As the founder of Arya Animal Acupuncture, Dr. Bhatt combines compassion, expertise, and innovation to provide personalized care that transforms the lives of pets and their families. Serving Glenview, IL, Chicagoland, and beyond, Dr. Bhatt is dedicated to helping pets achieve optimal health and quality of life while honoring the deep medical and familial values that define her journey.