Meet Your Physician
Dr. Daniela Accurso
Dr. Daniela Accurso completed her Family Medicine residency with the RWJ Barnabas Health system at RWJ University Hospital Somerset, where she was selected to serve as Chief Resident.
She holds a Master of Public Health from New York University, reflecting her commitment to preventive medicine, population health, and long-term wellness. Dr. Accurso also earned a double board certification in Obesity Medicine through Columbia University.
Expertise You Can Trust
Education & Training
Dr. Daniela Accurso earned her Doctor of Medicine from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed her family Medicine residency with the RWJ Barnabas Health system at RWJ University Hospital Somerset, where she was selected to serve as Chief Resident.
She also holds a Master of Public Health from New York University, reflecting her commitment to preventive medicine, population health, and long-term wellness.
Care Model
Fortiva Wellness offers a modern concierge primary care model centered on personalized, relationship-based medicine. By intentionally limiting the number of patients in the practice, Dr. Daniela Accurso is able to provide unhurried visits, direct physician access, and a deeper understanding of each patient’s health goals and concerns. Care at Fortiva focuses on prevention, early detection, and coordinated medical management, helping patients navigate the healthcare system while building a trusted long-term partnership with their physician. The goal is not only to treat illness, but to help patients optimize their health and maintain vitality throughout every stage of life.
Board Certifications
Dr. Daniela Accurso is double board certified in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine through Columbia University
Clinical Focus
Dr. Daniela Accurso focuses on preventive and personalized primary care, with the goal of helping patients maintain optimal health throughout their lifespan. Her clinical approach emphasizes whole-person wellness, addressing the interconnected factors that influence health including lifestyle, metabolic function, nutrition, stress, and physical activity. Key areas of focus include metabolic health, weight management, cardiovascular risk reduction, and early identification of chronic disease. By combining evidence-based medicine with personalized guidance, Dr. Accurso works collaboratively with patients to create practical strategies that support long-term wellness, disease prevention, and healthy aging.
Advanced Training
Dr. Accurso continues to pursue advanced training in emerging areas of medicine including metabolic health, hormone health, and functional medicine, allowing her to provide a comprehensive and personalized approach to patient care. She is certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), supporting her practice of a root-cause, evidence based approach. Dr. Accurso has additional advanced training in aesthetic procedures, including neuromodulator treatments such as Botox®.
A More Personal Way to Practice Medicine
Fortiva Wellness is a specialized concierge primary care practice designed for patients who want a physician who truly knows them. Dr. Accurso intentionally limits her patient panel to allow for unrushed visits, proactive care, and ongoing access.
Her philosophy is simple: treat every patient as she would her own family. As a primary care physician, Dr. Accurso is often the first call when something does not feel right. Her responsibility is to listen carefully, educate clearly, focus on prevention and early intervention, and create practical, evidence-based plans that support health today and for years to come.
Why The Concierge Model Matters
Traditional practices often manage thousands of patients per physician. Fortiva Wellness intentionally limits its patient panel to a small fraction of that, allowing for same-day or next-day access, thoughtful follow-up, and proactive outreach.
This model protects patients from rushed decisions, delayed responses, and superficial care. It creates space for medicine that feels present, accountable, and human. Many patients describe Fortiva as feeling like how medicine used to be and how it should be.