Crafting a New Era of Personalized Medicine

Rooted in my diverse background, I bring a unique perspective to health care. As the Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and the author of two bestselling books, I've been nurturing health in New York City and beyond since 2004. My approach marries the precision of Western medicine with the holistic wisdom of Eastern traditions and master plants, fostering a functional, systems-based approach to health.

My academic journey began with a B.A. in Biology with Distinction from Cornell University, where I was honored as a Cornell National Scholar, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa. I then earned my M.D. from the University of Miami School of Medicine, backed by a Board of Trustees scholarship. My post-graduate journey led me to New York City, where I completed my residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 2002.

My journey to wellness has been profoundly personal and deeply transformative. As a young adult, I struggled with severe gut issues and mental health challenges.  Then, one day I found myself navigating the turbulent waters of divorce, a journey that led me to explore the healing potential of plant medicines. This exploration was not just about finding relief but about a deeper transformation. The journey with plant medicines opened new doors of perception and understanding, allowing me to heal from the inside out. 

Following my residency, I immersed myself in Eastern practices, completing yoga teacher training in 2002 and Medical Acupuncture training in 2003-04. The teachings therein deepened my understanding of meditation, Eastern philosophy, and ancient healing arts, equipping me to offer a broader perspective and more choices to my patients. These trainings have also been integral to my approach to wellness, emphasizing the power of holistic healing and the profound impact our spiritual, mental and emotional contexts have on our overall well-being.

Unable to find an existing practice that matched my ideal methodology, I established Pedre Integrative Health in July 2004, realizing my vision of a practice that synergizes Eastern and Western medical philosophies. From its inception to now, the practice has evolved to incorporate the principles of functional medicine, grounded within a foundation of mind-body-spirit medicine.

As a sought-after speaker and writer, my expertise extends to gut health, the gut microbiome, spiritual wellness, and integrative and functional medicine. Appearances on the Martha Stewart Show, Sirius XM Radio's “Doctor Radio”, and interviews on Good Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show exemplify my reach. I've been a repeat guest lecture at Tony Robbins' Life Mastery Program since 2021. Check out the Media & Press page for more recent interviews.

My practice is a hybrid combination of virtual and in-person, with the physical practice located at 120 E. 56th Street, Suite 530, New York, NY 10022. To embark on your transformative health journey, click the link below or reach me at (212) 860-8300.