About Dr. Wood

I am a physician trained in both conventional and integrative medicine, with a clinical focus on complexity, chronic illness, and whole-person care. My work centers on understanding health beyond isolated symptoms—looking instead at how physiology, lifestyle, environment, and experience interact over time.

I practice integrative medicine within an academic medical setting and work with patients who are seeking clarity when standard approaches feel incomplete or fragmented.

For more information on my current clinical roles, please visit my LinkedIn profile.

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How I Think About Medicine

Evidence, Nuance, and Clinical Judgment

I am grounded in evidence-based medicine and use conventional diagnostics and treatments as a foundation. At the same time, not every clinically meaningful question has a clear guideline or algorithm. My approach emphasizes thoughtful application of evidence, transparency about uncertainty, and individualized clinical reasoning.

Complexity Requires Context

Many patients I work with have done “everything right” within the medical system and still feel unwell. In these cases, the issue is often not a missed diagnosis, but an incomplete framework. Integrative medicine allows for a broader clinical lens—one that accounts for interconnected systems, timelines, and patterns rather than single data points.

Curiosity and Emerging Science

Curiosity is central to my practice. I have a focused interest in areas where medicine is rapidly evolving, including the neuroscience of consciousness and the emerging research on psychedelic-assisted therapies. I approach these fields with both openness and rigor, integrating new insights without abandoning scientific discipline.

The Mind–Body Interface

Health is shaped by the nervous system as much as by organs and labs. I incorporate mind–body physiology into clinical care, recognizing the bidirectional relationship between stress, emotion, behavior, and physical health. This perspective informs my work across conditions—from chronic pain to metabolic and immune dysfunction.

Education & Credentials

  • The Osher Collaborative for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

  • Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) Certification, Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)

  • Double-Board Certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manual Medicine

    West Suburban Medical Center, Oak Park, IL

  • Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT

  • Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, AL

  • Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA

  • Yoga Renew

  • Advanced Wilderness Life Support Certified (American Wilderness Medicine Association)