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Functional Medicine in Hillside, NJ

Exhausted by visits where no one truly listens and nothing gets better? We help Hillside Township residents uncover the real reason behind stubborn health problems with true functional medicine.

There’s a particular frustration in knowing something is wrong while one provider after another insists your results look normal. If that’s your experience in Hillside, your instincts are right and you’re far from alone. Our New Jersey functional medicine practice cares for Hillside Township both online and in person at our Springfield office, a short drive away along the Route 22 corridor. What we care about is finding what’s truly going on, not what a chart predicts and not whichever cause is fastest to prescribe for. Our job is to identify exactly what has broken down and lay out how to set it right. Real answers exist, and guiding you to them is precisely what we do.

Welcome To Advanced Integrated Health Serving Hillside, NJ

What Can Functional Medicine Do

Getting well shouldn’t come down to chance, yet chance is roughly what most people are left with. You describe what’s wrong, your doctor gives a quick listen, a few routine labs get ordered, and once those read as normal you’re waved off as though nothing’s the matter. Other times you walk out with a prescription that barely dents the problem while piling on side effects of its own.

Functional medicine takes an entirely different approach. The first thing we ask is why these symptoms surfaced at all. Where is this coming from? Depleted nutrients? A gut under strain? Hormones thrown out of rhythm? Ongoing inflammation? A toxic load from your surroundings? We use in-depth testing that examines over 125 markers to see what’s really happening at the cellular level. From there we build a plan around precise nutrition, clinical-grade supplements, workable lifestyle changes, and natural therapies matched to you. The entire goal is repairing the true problem rather than covering it over.

Why Choose Us?

Searching for a functional medicine doctor near Hillside who genuinely invests in your care? Here’s what sets us apart.

We Give You Time

You get unhurried attention. Not a rushed few minutes while someone types at a screen. There’s space to lay everything out, and we take all of it in.

Testing That Reveals the Real Story

Ordinary labs are built to catch illness once it’s already set in. The functional testing we use exposes where things are breaking down well before a formal diagnosis, so problems surface early.

Plans Designed Around You

Your plan is shaped for your body, drawing on your results, your history, how you live, and the goals you’re working toward. Nobody here receives the same generic protocol as the person before them.

Natural Approaches Lead the Way

Instead of defaulting to medication, we first ask what your body actually needs to run well. Right nutrition, targeted supplements, detox support, restorative sleep, steadier stress. Natural solutions frequently deliver the best results.

We Connect the Dots

Fatigue can lead straight back to your gut. Weight that won’t move may point to your thyroid. Anxiety might start with blood sugar that keeps spiking and crashing. We study how it all links together, because your body works as one connected whole.

Mental Health Counts

Stress, worry, and past wounds don’t stay locked in your head. They surface as real inflammation, hormone disruption, and immune strain. We give all of it our attention.

Straight, Clear Explanations

We break things down in everyday words. You’ll leave knowing what’s off, why it happened, and how we plan to fix it, without the jargon that leaves people lost.

We Stay the Course

Untangling chronic issues takes time, and we’re in it for the long haul. When you make progress, we’re right there with you. When something stalls, we adjust the plan and keep pressing forward.

Meet Your Doctors

Dr. Robert White, DC, at Advanced Integrated Health

Dr. Robert White

Dr. Bob’s path grew straight out of his own health struggles. Growing up in Florham Park, New Jersey, he spent his childhood battling one ear infection after another. Every doctor tried a different tactic, yet nothing genuinely fixed it. The turning point came when he found holistic medicine and finally felt real relief, an experience that stayed with him for good. He had already earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from NJIT and was running a landscaping business, but the pull to help others the way he’d been helped wouldn’t let go. So he enrolled at Life University in Atlanta to study functional medicine and chiropractic care. Today he treats patients throughout New Jersey and beyond through virtual visits, focusing on autoimmune conditions, thyroid disorders, diabetes, digestive issues, and infertility. His philosophy is simple: give the body what it needs and it will heal itself.

Dr. Jason Kaufman, DC, at Advanced Integrated Health

Dr. Jason Kaufman

Becoming a functional medicine doctor was never Dr. Jason’s plan. Born in Staten Island, he studied Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell before spending six years as a pharmaceutical rep working with major institutions like the Cleveland Clinic. From that seat, a disturbing trend became clear: patients kept getting worse even as their prescriptions piled up. The system was busy chasing symptoms and ignoring why people fell ill to begin with. When his own health began to collapse and the very drugs he was selling couldn’t touch it, he realized the model was backwards. He went back to Life University to learn functional medicine. Now he specializes in helping people conquer weight that won’t budge and reverse chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer’s. If you want a functional medicine doctor near Hillside who understands why weight loss stalls no matter how hard you push, Dr. Jason has lived it. In his words, this isn’t a willpower problem. It’s about resolving the metabolic breakdowns, inflammation, and hormonal chaos that keep people stuck.

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What Our Patients Say

Hear directly from New Jersey residents who reclaimed their health through functional medicine.

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Mike p
3 years ago
I have been seeing Dr. Bob for more than five years for all my chiropractic needs. The staff is friendly and efficient, Dr. Robert White is not only knowledgeable but also took the time to address all my questions and concerns. After every visit I leave feeling confident in the care I received and feeling great.
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Karen Okrah
3 years ago
I am delighted to share my experience with Dr. White, whose holistic approach to health has made a significant impact on my well-being.His expertise in addressing my blood sugar issues and hormonal imbalances has been instrumental in supporting my body's natural systems. Under Dr. White’s guidance, I've witnessed a positive transformation in my health.
What sets Dr. White apart is his commitment to individualized care. He takes the time to listen, assess, and tailor his recommendations to each patient's unique needs. The results speak for themselves, and I am grateful for the positive changes in my health journey.
If you're seeking a doctor who combines expertise in holistic health with a personalized approach to address all health concerns, I highly recommend Dr. White. His dedication to supporting the body's natural functions has been invaluable to my overall well-being.
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Michele Granahan
3 years ago
I had an excellent experience with Dr. White! His expertise and personal approach made a significant difference in alleviating my back pain. Dr. White takes the time to understand me and my lifestyle to address root causes. It made all the difference and I couldn’t be happier! I highly recommend him!
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Jennifer Potito
3 years ago
Dr Bob has been helping me deal with chronic migraines for many years. With his help and guidance I have been off medication for years. He genuinely cares and listens to what I have to say. I’m truly grateful. Dr Bob’s extensive holistic knowledge has helped change my life! I highly recommend.
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John F
3 years ago
When I first met Dr. Bob I could not walk, had to crawl into the office. He completely straightened me out in more ways than one. My chronic back pain...gone. My weakened immune system...gone. My arthritic knees...gone. My arthritic/carpal tunnel hands...gone. Through a series of tests and a comprehensive history and detailed discussion the doctor came up with a plan. We executed the plan and the rest is history. Dr. Bob is always available to talk and he answers all your questions. Dr. Bob bedside manner is stellar. Dr. Bob can do it all. My advice is don't walk...RUN to Advanced Integrated Health and get yourself back on the road to great health!! Thanks Dr. Bob!!!
I have been seeing Dr. Bob for about a year now. Prior to him I had tried many different doctors to help with my “life after thyroidectomy” issues. Going to him was the best thing I could have ever done. He was patient and really listened. Seeing him has really improved my way of life. I would definitely recommend him if you want to stay away from pharmaceuticals and have the proper bloodwork done. He truly cares for your well being and works hard for his patients.

Services We Offer

Hillside residents can tap into our complete lineup of functional medicine services, offered virtually or in person:

Virtual Appointments

The commute is optional. We care for Hillside residents over secure video from wherever you’re most comfortable, and any testing can be handled with at-home kits or at a lab that works for you.

Advanced Female/Male Hormone Testing

Basic hormone panels barely scratch the surface. We go further with saliva, urine, and blood testing to chart your adrenal function, thyroid performance, and sex hormone levels, showing exactly where the imbalance lies.

Gut Health Testing

Digestion is just the start of your gut’s job. It steers your immune system, produces mood-linked neurotransmitters, and helps regulate inflammation. Through advanced stool testing, we spot infections, bacterial imbalance, parasites, inflammation, and enzyme shortfalls.

Lyme Testing

Chronic Lyme tends to hide behind symptoms that routine labs miss. We rely on specialized labs built to detect Lyme bacteria along with the co-infections that usually travel with it, because getting the diagnosis right matters enormously.

Mold Testing

Mold exposure erodes health in ways many providers never consider. Endless fatigue, mental cloudiness, breathing issues, symptoms with no obvious source. We screen for mold and mycotoxins in your system and then guide you through proper detoxification.

Environmental & Heavy Metal Toxicity Testing

Metals such as mercury, lead, and arsenic accumulate over years through food, water, dental work, and the environment, throwing everything off. We gauge your toxic load and create protocols to remove them safely.

Natural Anti-Aging Programs

You can’t halt aging, but you can shape the way it plays out. Our programs tune up hormones, bolster mitochondrial function, cut inflammation, and use targeted nutrition to help you keep your vitality and capability.

Functional Lab Testing

Our advanced testing evaluates over 125 biomarkers covering nutritional status, inflammation, immune function, hormone balance, and metabolic health, uncovering dysfunction that standard labs simply miss.

Nutritional Counseling

Food has a profound effect on health, but the perfect diet for one person may backfire for the next. We figure out which foods support your body and which ones spark inflammation or other issues, then design an eating plan built for you.Food impacts health profoundly, but the right diet for one person may be wrong for another. We identify which foods support your body and which ones cause inflammation or other problems. We create eating plans designed for you.

Metabolic Reset Program

Can’t drop weight despite eating well and staying active? That signals metabolic dysfunction, not a shortage of willpower. Our program targets insulin resistance, leptin resistance, thyroid slowdown, cortisol disruption, and the inflammation standing in the way of weight loss.

Chiropractic Care

Every function your body performs runs through your nervous system, and your spine protects it. When your spine slips out of alignment, that signaling gets scrambled and healing stalls. Adjustments restore proper alignment.

Virtual Functional Medicine for Hillside

Can’t get over to our Springfield office? That’s completely fine. Hillside residents receive thorough, complete care through our virtual appointments, on par with an in-person visit.

We set up all of your testing, which you handle using at-home kits or a lab near you. Then we review every result together over video and build your individualized treatment plan. No driving, no waiting room, just care centered on you. And when an in-person visit fits better, our office is a quick trip along Route 22 from Hillside.

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Functional Medicine Gets to the Root Cause, Hillside

If functional medicine in Hillside is what you’ve been after, chances are you’ve noticed most doctors treat whatever you’re feeling without ever asking what set it off. Say you’re exhausted and you’re told to exercise. Raise digestive problems and you get an acid reducer. Point out weight gain and the reply is eat less. No one pauses to ask why any of it is happening in the first place.

That question is the whole point of functional medicine. Knowing your symptoms isn’t enough for us. We want their source. What has stopped working the way it should inside you? Your gut? Your hormones? Inflammation? Nutrient gaps? Toxins? We look hard, test comprehensively, and identify the real offenders. Working with a functional medicine doctor serving Hillside means partnering with someone truly committed to understanding your particular situation. We go through your full health history along with your lifestyle, diet, stress, and sleep, missing nothing. Then we shape a plan aimed directly at what’s broken.

 

Many of our patients say they feel a shift within weeks. More steady energy. Clearer focus. Better sleep. Less pain. A lighter mood. And it isn’t because we’ve buried symptoms under medication. It’s what happens once the roadblocks between your body and normal function are cleared out of the way.

Nutritional Deficiencies

Your body relies on specific nutrients to function, and a great many people are seriously short on them without knowing. We pinpoint what’s missing and restore it through focused nutrition and quality supplementation.

Toxic Overload

Chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals, and pollutants surround us daily. As they build up over time, they start disrupting how your body is supposed to operate. Our protocols help your body clear out what doesn’t belong.

Hormonal Imbalances

Hormones set the tempo for almost everything: energy, metabolism, mood, sleep, libido, digestion, immunity. Once they fall out of balance, nothing runs right. We assess them fully and use natural methods to bring them back into line.

Chronic Inflammation

Inflammation lies beneath most chronic disease, including heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, cancer, and Alzheimer’s. We find what’s stoking yours and put strategies in place to calm it down.

Gut Dysfunction

Your gut is central to your health. When it’s compromised by bacterial imbalance, a leaky lining, infection, or inflammation, the fallout spreads widely. We rebuild gut health with targeted protocols.

Stress & Sleep Issues

Chronic stress and poor sleep quietly break down your health, disrupting hormones, driving up inflammation, weakening immunity, and blocking repair. We deliver real tools for managing stress and improving sleep, because both are essential.

Hidden Infections

Long-running infections can fuel your symptoms without any clear warning sign. Part of our work is uncovering and treating these hidden infections so your immune system can finally rest and rebuild.

Genetic Factors

Your genes are fixed, but how they express themselves is not. Understanding your genetic tendencies lets us tailor interventions that fit you and support lasting health.

The Real Difference Between Functional Medicine and Conventional Medicine

Conventional MedicineFunctional Medicine in Hillside
Keeps symptoms in check with medications taken indefinitelyCorrects root causes so symptoms actually resolve
Quick visits with barely any time to talkLonger consultations with room for your full story
One-size protocols for everyone with the same labelCustom plans built around your individual situation
Relies heavily on drugs and surgeryStarts with natural therapies, nutrition, and lifestyle change
Reacts once disease has already developedWorks proactively to catch and prevent disease early
Basic labs designed to flag advanced illnessComprehensive testing that reveals dysfunction early
Specialists treating each system on its ownIntegrated care that respects how systems interconnect
Rushed appointments that leave you with questionsUnhurried visits where you gain real clarity

You’ve been told your labs are normal while you feel anything but. Being dismissed has gotten old, and you want someone willing to actually dig in.

If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place.

Is Functional Medicine Right for You?

What Our Patients Are Saying

Our patients share their honest experiences and the wins they’ve earned. See how others found answers, clarity, and forward motion, and how you can too.

Comprehensive Support for Body, Mind, and Wellness

Choosing functional medicine care in Hillside means choosing healing that treats you as a complete person:

Mental & Emotional Wellness

Your mental and physical health are deeply intertwined. We work on anxiety, depression, brain fog, and stress using approaches that support your emotional and physical wellbeing together.

Energy & Vitality Optimization

Imagine waking up truly rested with energy that lasts from morning to night. We rebuild natural vitality by strengthening mitochondrial function, balancing hormones, supporting your adrenals, and correcting nutrient gaps.

Digestive Health Restoration

A healthy gut is the foundation for everything else. We repair digestive dysfunction with focused protocols that restore beneficial bacteria, mend the intestinal lining, ease inflammation, and improve enzyme activity.

Metabolic & Hormonal Balance

Whether it’s a sluggish thyroid, insulin resistance, or off-balance sex hormones, we help your body rediscover its natural rhythm. The results can include weight loss, more energy, a steadier mood, and feeling like yourself again.

Immune System Support

Frequent illness or autoimmune flare-ups point to an immune system that’s out of balance. We strengthen it by healing the gut, sharpening nutrition, easing stress, and reducing your toxic burden.

Serving Hillside With Functional Medicine

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Advanced Integrated Health delivers comprehensive holistic and functional medicine care to Hillside residents. We’re not a practice going through the motions. We’re a team that genuinely wants to help you get your health and energy back.

Hillside families deserve care that reaches deeper than one more quick refill. Work with us through convenient virtual visits, or come by our Springfield office a short drive up Route 22. We bring together advanced testing, evidence-based natural therapies, and guidance shaped around your life. Whether you’re in Hillside, close by in Union or Elizabeth, or somewhere else in Union County, you’ll get compassionate, science-based care that produces real results.

You don’t have to keep pushing through. Settling for “fine” isn’t your only choice. You’re meant to feel genuinely well.

Common Conditions We Treat

Hillside patients count on us for help across a wide range of chronic conditions:

Thyroid Disorders (Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism)

Thyroid trouble ripples through metabolism, energy, weight, mood, and temperature control, among other things. We run a complete workup covering antibodies, conversion markers, and nutrient cofactors, aiming to optimize thyroid function naturally and reduce reliance on medication.

Type 2 Diabetes & Insulin Resistance

For many people, blood sugar problems can be reversed once the underlying drivers are handled. We evaluate insulin resistance, inflammation, diet, and metabolic markers, then build a plan to restore healthy blood sugar without depending on ever-climbing doses.

Autoimmune Diseases (Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn's, etc.)

Autoimmune conditions occur when your immune system attacks your own tissues by mistake. We work to calm that response by healing the gut lining, reducing body-wide inflammation, identifying food triggers, and supporting your natural immune balance, all aimed at fewer flares and a better quality of life.

Anxiety & Depression

Mood struggles often trace back to physical imbalances, from gut dysfunction and hormone problems to nutrient gaps, inflammation, and unstable blood sugar. We address these biological drivers to support mental health naturally.

Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia

Draining exhaustion and widespread pain take a serious toll on everyday life. We investigate the possible roots, including thyroid dysfunction, adrenal depletion, mitochondrial issues, infections, and nutrient shortfalls, and work to restore energy and reduce pain naturally.

Infertility & Reproductive Issues

Trouble conceiving often reflects imbalances that can be corrected. We assess hormones, nutritional status, inflammatory markers, thyroid health, and other fertility factors, and our natural approach has helped many couples conceive.

Gut Health Issues (IBS, SIBO, leaky gut, bloating)

Ongoing digestive dysfunction can take over your day. We trace the underlying causes through testing, clear infections and overgrowth, remove triggers, rebuild the intestinal barrier, and restore a healthy microbiome.

Hormonal Imbalances (PCOS, PMS, menopause, low testosterone)

When hormones fall out of sync, your mood, energy, weight, sleep, libido, and overall wellbeing all take a hit. We assess thoroughly and apply natural interventions, including bioidentical hormones where appropriate, along with nutritional support, herbs, and lifestyle changes.

Weight Loss Resistance

When the weight won’t come off despite real effort, metabolic dysfunction is usually behind it. We examine insulin sensitivity, thyroid function, stress hormones, inflammation, and toxic load to find the barriers. Correcting those root causes lets weight come down naturally.

Sleep Disorders & Insomnia

Restorative sleep is essential to health. We look into what’s disrupting yours, whether blood sugar swings, cortisol dysregulation, hormone imbalances, nutrient gaps, or sleep apnea, and fixing those causes brings natural sleep back.

Brain Fog & Cognitive Decline

Foggy thinking, weak concentration, and memory slips usually have identifiable causes. We evaluate gut health, inflammation, nutritional status, hormones, blood sugar, and toxic exposures that can drag down how your brain works.

Chronic Inflammation

Persistent inflammation sits beneath nearly every chronic disease. We identify your specific triggers through testing, then put anti-inflammatory strategies to work using diet, supplementation, stress management, and toxin reduction.

Lyme Disease

Lyme can bring on a wide mix of symptoms, from fatigue and joint pain to neurological and cognitive problems, and standard testing often misses it. We use specialized testing that accurately detects Lyme and its co-infections.

Mold Toxicity

Mold exposure can set off serious chronic illness, with symptoms ranging from fatigue and cognitive dysfunction to breathing problems and chemical sensitivities. We test for mold and mycotoxins, then carry out effective detoxification.

Heavy Metal Toxicity

Toxic metals like mercury, lead, and arsenic build up from dental work, contaminated food and water, and environmental exposure, disrupting normal physiology. We measure the burden and guide safe chelation.

Metabolic Syndrome

This cluster of high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, excess belly fat, and abnormal cholesterol dramatically raises disease risk. We take on the insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction behind it through comprehensive care.

Heart Disease Prevention

A great deal of cardiovascular disease is preventable. We assess advanced cardiac markers, including inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and detailed lipid analysis, to build effective prevention.

Cardiovascular disease is largely preventable. We evaluate advanced cardiac markers including inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, advanced lipid analysis to create effective prevention.

Skin Conditions (eczema, psoriasis, acne)

Skin problems often reflect what’s going on inside. We look into the underlying causes, such as gut inflammation, food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, and toxic buildup, since resolving the internal picture usually clears the skin.

Food Sensitivities & Allergies

Food sensitivities can show up in many forms, from digestive upset and skin flare-ups to fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain. We identify the problem foods through structured protocols or testing, then heal gut function to improve tolerance.

Adrenal Fatigue

Prolonged stress wears down adrenal function, bringing on fatigue, anxiety, disrupted sleep, and hormone imbalances. We support recovery through stress management, nutritional therapy, adaptogenic herbs, and lifestyle adjustments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Functional medicine finds and corrects root causes instead of muffling symptoms with medication. We spend real time getting to know your situation, run testing that spans more than 125 markers, and build personalized plans that lean on natural methods. The goal is genuine healing, not ongoing symptom management.

It depends on you and your condition. Some people notice clear improvements within a few weeks, like more energy or sharper thinking, while more complex cases can take several months. Our focus is durable healing, not a fleeting quick fix.

Your initial appointment lasts about 45 minutes. We’ll walk through your full health history, current symptoms, lifestyle factors, and goals, then explain which testing we recommend and why. You’ll leave with a clear understanding and defined next steps.

We work out-of-network, but we provide detailed superbills you can submit for possible reimbursement. Depending on your plan, some patients recover part or all of the cost, and lab testing is frequently covered. If cost is a concern, we offer payment plans.

Not usually. We regularly care for Hillside residents virtually with excellent outcomes. Testing can be done locally or with home kits, and many people love the convenience of video visits without sacrificing thorough care. If you’d rather come in, our Springfield office is a short drive away.

Know More About Advanced Integrated Health

Dr. Robert White and Dr. Jason Kaufman are IFM-certified functional medicine practitioners with years of expertise in addressing the root causes of chronic health conditions. As certified professionals by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), they provide evidence-based, patient-centered care tailored to individual health needs. Both Dr. White and Dr. Kaufman are committed to improving lives through a holistic approach, helping patients achieve lasting wellness and optimal health. Their dedication ensures the highest standard of functional medicine care.

Dr. Robert White, MD, PhD, FACP Founder and Physician

Dr. Robert White is passionate about the whole-person approach to health and the use of functional and integrative medicine principles in the prevention, treatment, and reversal of chronic diseases. He emphasizes holistic care as the foundation for living a positive, long, and healthy life. In his practice, he integrates scientific evidence with clinical experience to provide the highest level of individualized care, empower patients, and help them take confidence in their health journey.
With over 20 years of experience in both academic and private practice settings, Dr. White provides medical care to adults 18 years and older. Prior to founding his practice, he served on the full-time medical faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Columbia University Medical Center.
Dr. White is certified in Functional Medicine by the Institute for Functional Medicine, board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also licensed to practice acupuncture as a physician acupuncturist in New Jersey and New York.
He has served as a speaker, planning committee member, and symposium chair at national and international medical conferences, including the International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health. His clinical research has been published in peer-reviewed journals including Science Translational Medicine, Nature, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, American Journal of Epidemiology, and Integrative Cancer Therapies.

Education and Credentials

  • Doctor of Medicine — SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
  • PhD, Clinical Investigation — Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Internal Medicine Residency — Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
  • Geriatric Medicine Fellowship — Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Board Certification, Internal Medicine — American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Board Certification, Geriatric Medicine — American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Certification, Functional Medicine — The Institute for Functional Medicine
  • Board Certification, Lifestyle Medicine — American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Ready to get started? Call us at 973-346-9086 or book your consultation online.

Proudly serving Hillside Township and the surrounding Union County communities with comprehensive functional medicine care, available both virtually and in person.