Doctors On The Cutting Edge
Across the country and medical specialties, some of the most famous names in medicine—popular and academic—favor integrative practices. Here, a few of our favorites:
Donald Abrams, MD
San Francisco
Specialties: Integrative oncology, botanical therapies
Books: Co-editor (with Andrew Weil, MD) of Integrative Oncology
Website: osher.ucsf.edu
Arthur Agatston, MD
Miami Beach
Specialties: Non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, weight loss; creator of the South Beach Diet
Books: Co-author of The South Beach Diet Gluten Solution (among other titles)
Website: baptisthealth.net
Richard Ash, MD
New York, NY
Specialties: Environmental medicine, nutrition, joint pain, allergies
Books: Co-author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About™ IBS: Eliminate Your Symptoms and Live a Pain-free, Drug-free Life
Website: ashcenter.com
Brian Berman, MD
Baltimore, MD
Specialties: Family medicine, pain management, acupuncture; president and founder of the Institute for Integrative Health
Books: Co-author of Own Your Health: Choosing the Best from Alternative and Conventional Medicine
Website: tiih.org
Michael Galitzer, MD
Los Angeles
Specialties: Anti-aging and longevity, bio-identical hormone-replacement therapy; medical director of the American Health Institute
Websites: drgalitzer.com; ahealth.com
Mimi Guarneri, MD
La Jolla, CA
Specialties: Integrative cardiology; president, AIHM
Books: Co-author of Total Engagement: The Healthcare Practitioner’s Guide to Heal Yourself, Your Patients & Your Practice
Website: mimiguarnerimd.com
Alejandro Junger, MD
Los Angeles
Specialties: Detoxification, cleansing
Books: Author of Clean Eats: Over 200 Delicious Recipes to Reset Your Body’s Natural Balance and Discover What It Means to Be Truly Healthy
Website: cleanprogram.com
Tieraona Low Dog, MD
Pecos, NM
Specialties: Herbal medicine, dietary supplements, women’s health
Books: Author of Healthy at Home: Get Well and Stay Well Without Prescriptions
Website: drlowdog.com
Jordan Metzl, MD
New York, NY
Specialties: Sports medicine, fitness
Books: Co-author of Dr. Jordan Metzl’s Running Strong: The Sports Doctor’s Complete Guide to Staying Healthy and Injury-Free for Life
Website: drjordanmetzl.com
Frank Lipman, MD
New York, NY
Specialties: Functional medicine, wellness, acupuncture; founder and director of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center
Books: Co-author of The New Health Rules: Simple Changes to Achieve Whole-Body Wellness
Website: drfranklipman.com
Gerard Mullin, MD
Washington, DC, area/Baltimore
Specialties: Gastroenterology, nutrition, functional medicine
Books: Author of The Gut Balance Revolution: Boost Your Metabolism, Restore Your Inner Ecology and Lose the Weight for Good!
Website: thefoodmd.com
Amy Myers, MD
Austin, TX
Specialties: Autoimmune disorders
Books: Author of The Autoimmune Solution: Prevent and Reverse the Full Spectrum of Inflammatory Symptoms and Diseases
Website: amymyersmd.com
Erika Schwartz, MD
New York, NY
Specialties: Bioidentical hormone therapy, women’s wellness
Books: Author of The 30 Day Natural Hormone Plan: Feel and Look Better Without Synthetic HRT (among other titles)
Website: drerika.com
