I am a double board-certified physician in Integrative Medicine and Pediatrics and have been certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine  since 2014. Through the Institute of Functional Medicine, I have had extensive training in gut health, as well as autoimmune, hormonal, and detox treatments. I am a lifelong learner and have also trained in mind-body medicine, nutrition, homeopathy, essential oils, gemmotherapy, functional testing, frequency microcurrent, and more recently, gut health, SIBO, functional immunology, and genomics. Click Here for a comprehensive list of all the conferences I have attended.

I've had the privilege of working in diverse settings, from chief resident at the largest academic center in Long Island, NY, to a remote Vermont town, to a large multispecialty clinic, and a Functional Medicine micro-practice in Spokane, WA.

I am a clinical faculty member for Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, as well as a researcher and published author in the field of functional medicine and nutrition. My traditional allopathic medicine experience brings significant benefits to my patients. For example, I understand the interactions between medications and supplements, and can recognize when a condition is severe enough to require a referral or a different type of evaluation.

Over the past ten years, I have dedicated my practice exclusively to Functional Medicine, expanding my focus from pediatrics to include adults. This experience has enabled me to recognize clinical patterns in complex diseases and use advanced testing methods such as DNA stool analysis, organic acid testing, genomics, toxicity testing, and food sensitivity testing to identify the root causes of illness.

Root cause medicine provides consistent results. The majority of my patients experience at least a 25% improvement in their symptom score (MSQ) by the second visit. In the rare case when there is no significant improvement, we will investigate further for potential toxicity, such as emotional issues, mold-related or sluggish detoxification pathways.

Patients who recovered from chronic illnesses like IBS, SIBO, UC, and autism, to name just a few, understand that the health journey is a marathon and commit to regular follow-ups. 

With my proven Assess - Guide - Transform (AGT) method, I conduct an in-depth assessment, looking at the whole picture, including personalized testing. I often find that my patients have multiple root causes, which may be interdependent and interact with each other. For example, in an IBS patient, I may find an adrenal dysfunction component in addition to gut microbiome dysfunction, and these two main causes can interact and make each other worse.

Using precision but compassionate medicine, I guide you on a customized roadmap designed specifically for you, so you can get predictable results in the least amount of time possible. We focus on the right strategy for you, which is the secret to achieving long-lasting healing and transforming your health for good.

However, if you are looking for a quick fix, or your life situation does not allow you to fully commit to the healing process, I may not be the right fit for you.