ApoE4-Aware Healthcare Practitioners
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Joseph Arulandu, M.D.
Dr. Joseph Arulandu is a board certified internist and lipidologist in LaPorte, Indiana. He is aware that the ApoE4 gene is associated with both cognitive decline and heart disease and is supportive of using a low carb approach to address both. He is not Bredesen-trained and is best used by a highly educated patient who can apply the protocol with little assistance. He is helpful in ordering basic labs (fasting glucose, insulin, hbA1c, CRP, homocysteine, Vitamin D & advanced lipids.) See also: original member review.
Myrto Angela Ashe, M.D.
San Rafael, CA. Office address 4340 Redwood Highway, Ste F-225 415-663-6825 http://www.unconventionalmedicine.net Bredesen protocol trained; IFM certified in functional medicine; personally ApoE 3/4
Bredesen Protocol: Trained Practitioners in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, Dr. Bredesen is working with Cytoplan to train practitioners to implement the Bredesen Protocol. For preliminary information, see Practitioner-led Alzheimer’s Prevention Programme For preliminary information, see Practitioner-led Alzheimer’s Prevention Programme
Char Glenn, M.D.
Portland, Oregon, US. See her review topic for details.
Steven Gundry, M.D.
Palm Springs. Also advises over the phone. http://www.drgundry.com
Randolph James, M.D.
Dr. Randy James is a family practice doctor in the Colorado Springs area, and board certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine. He is ApoE4-aware and also knows how to approach major genetic variants such as MTHFR. Although not Bredesen trained, he is aware of the protocol. He is currently a principal investigator on a clinical trial looking at "the impact of a novel functional medicine approach to improving cognitive skills, brain structure, and daily functioning for participants with Mild Cognitive Impairment" in connection with the Gibson Institute of Cognitive Research in Colorado Springs. https://truelifemedicine.com/ See also original member review.
Lovera Wolf Miller, M.D.
Dr. Lovera Wolf Miller is board certified and a fellow of The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG) and a Certified Menopause Practitioner by The North American Menopause Society (NCMP). She’s not Bredesen trained, but is aware that the ApoE4 gene is associated with cognitive decline and is willing to order any necessary labs related to measuring hormone levels. She’s a strong proponent of bHRT for cognition and overall health. See also: original member review.
Rezilir Health
Main office: 1930 Harrison Street, Suite 309 Hollywood FL 33020 1999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura FL 33180 Phone 786-780-1188
4 physicians who are board certified in conventional medicine, trained in functional medicine and certified by MPI cognition in the Bredesen protocol. The group has clinicians who are on faculty at Johns Hopkins and the Institute of Functional Medicine. Also have multiple integrative nurse coaches to help with the substantial lifestyle changes needed.
Carl Sadowsky, M.D.
Main Office: 4631 N. Congress Ave, Ste. 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Phone (561) 845-0500. http://www.palmbeachneurology.com/ourdoctors/doctors/sadowsky.html
Researcher. Numerous peer-reviewed publications. The same is true of the others in his practice, though no one here has had experience with them yet. As a patient, you will have a chance of participating in research, esp. if you're over 55 (there are some options for those 50–55 as well). Free memory and cognition screening test is given by appointment.
Sunjya Schweig, M.D.
Dr. Sunjya Schweig is an expert in complex chronic illnesses which require rigorous investigation and management. He specializes in helping patients with Lyme disease and related co-infections. He is board certified in integrative and holistic medicine (ABIHM) and family practice (FAAFP). He practices in Berkley California and launched the California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM) with his friend and colleague, Chris Kresser. Dr. Schweig works closely with Dr. Bredesen, is very supportive of his approach, and can order any necessary labs. See also: original member review.