Redefining Medicine

Today's episode on Redefining Medicine spotlights Lori Esarey, ARNP-C and Kelly Engelmann, CFNP.

Lori Esarey has been a certified family nurse practitioner since 1995. After working many years in acute care settings and in doctor offices treating the sick, Lori grew weary of treating disease with conventional methods of health care that failed to address the root causes of disease, and was ready to take another approach. She recognized disease could be changed through proper nutrition. Her passion led her back to school, graduating from USF with a Masters in Nutritional Medicine in 2012 and completing her board certification on anti-aging and restorative medicine in 2013. Lori’s passion, combined with her education and an amazing team, is the secret to success in reaching your wellness goals.

Kelly B. Engelmann is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, The Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine and the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners. She earned an undergraduate nursing degree from the University of Mississippi, a graduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, a master’s degree in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine from the University of Southern Florida Medical School and completed the fellowship in Anti-Aging Medicine with The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). She is very active in and committed to both the Mississippi Nurses Association and the American Nurses Association.

Today's episode on Redefining Medicine spotlights Kimberly Strong, FNP-BC. Kimberly graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a Master's of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degree. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and is currently working on a second Master's in Metabolic & Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida. With years of experience and a personal dedication to improving the quality of life for her patients, Kimberly has developed an honest and holistic approach to natural healthcare. Kimberly believes that everyone has a right to be healthy and that our bodies are designed to heal themselves with the proper support and understanding of our own systems. Kimberly understands that medicine has a place; she spent several years working trauma care in the Burn Intensive Care Unit. However, she believes that most ailments and chronic illnesses can be taken care of holistically and with lifestyle changes. She works with her patients to integrate their healthcare and then move toward a holistic approach to their wellness.

Today's episode on Redefining Medicine spotlights William Seeds, MD. Dr. Seeds, MD, is a leading-edge researcher, innovative educator and native Ohioan practicing top orthopedic care. Dr. Seeds provides the orthopedic care for the world renowned Spire Institute, Olympic Training Center in Geneva, Ohio. He has treated athletes from all over the world, helping them compete on the playing field and fulfill their dreams of winning gold metals. He consults for Dancing with the Stars, enabling their dancers to stay competitive and recapture their careers after injury. Dr. Seeds is the director of The Ohio Bone & Joint Institute for University Hospitals and is a site director for the University Hospitals Orthopedic Residency Richmond program. Dr. Seeds believes that genuine human interaction and detailed involvement during the phases of treatment are what maximize a patient’s ability to get healthy and remain healthy.

Today's episode on Redefining Medicine spotlights Duane Kreil, MD. Dr. Kreil is a Board Certified OB/GYN by the American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology. He graduated from Wayne State University Medical School in 1991 and completed his residency at Oakwood Hospital Dearborn, MI. Dr Kreil realized that traditional medicine was not always the most beneficial way to help his patients, so he sought for a more personalized approach which led him to the fellowship with The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Hear how Dr Kreil transformed his traditional practice into a more holistic, individualized approach.

Dr. Qureshi is a Family Physician board certified by ABFM and has been serving the Galveston County area for the last 8 years at UTMB. 

Dr. Qureshi strives to provide compassionate care for the whole family, from infants to seniors and everyone in between. He served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UTMB where he trained medical students and Family Medicine residents over the years. While at UTMB he received Resident Teacher Award in 2016 and Faculty of the Year Award in 2017.

His passion lies in physical and mental wellness. He is an avid runner and competes in races throughout Texas having completed two marathons and a 70.3 Ironman. This passion has sparked a desire to educate and motivate his patients to lead a healthier lifestyle. His special interests include overall health, nutrition, chronic disease management, sports medicine and weight loss.

Today's episode on Redefining Medicine spotlights Al Peters, DO, FACOG has spent most of his 25 years in medicine as a board certified reproductive endocrinologist.  During this time, his main focus was in vitro fertilization (IVF) helping couples who were unable to have children through simpler means. In addition, he has vast experience in academic work including teaching and scientific publication in peer reviewed journals.  Dr. Peters also has taken care of many women with hormonal disorders including polycystic ovary syndrome, female acne and unwanted body hair growth as well as menopause.  Along with his Western methodology his unique approach to patient care blends Eastern philosophies such acupuncture, yoga, and herbology. He earned his undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University followed by his medical degree from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.  His residency training was completed at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA., followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in reproductive immunology at Methodist Hospital/Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Peters completed a second postdoctoral fellowship in reproductive endocrinology & infertility at Prentice Women’s Hospital at The Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL.  He is double board certified in obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive endocrinology & infertility.

Today's episode on Redefining Medicine spotlights Gordon Crozier, DO. Dr Crozier takes integrative medicine a step farther by using genetic testing to develop a unique treatment plan for every one of his patients. Genetic testing allows Dr. Crozier to get to the root of illness and disease by examining his patients on a cellular level. Instead of using a cookie cutter approach to treatment, he allows your genes to tell him exactly what your body needs to heal. Dr. Crozier then uses that information to recommend a combination of IV therapies, supplements, nutrition, and other natural therapies. Dr. Crozier has successfully treated a wide array of conditions and diseases, including chronic fatigue, tick-borne disease, parasitic infection, and mold (and other) toxicity. He has also been enormously successful in reducing the symptoms of autism and ADD/ADHD in children. His underlying philosophy is to “optimize the body”.

Today's episode on Redefining Medicine spotlights James Greenblatt, MD. A pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, James M. Greenblatt, M.D.†, has treated patients with complex behavioral and mood disorders since 1990. After receiving his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Greenblatt completed his psychiatry residency at George Washington University Medical Center. He went on to pursue a two-year fellowship at John Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he served as chief resident and became board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry. During the fellowship, Dr. Greenblatt received specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that appear in childhood, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and complex mood and anxiety disorders. For the last three decades, Dr. Greenblatt has devoted his career to educating his colleagues, clinicians and patients on how integrative medicine can have profound effects on mental wellness and how to employ balanced, integrative strategies in the treatment of mental illness. Dr. Greenblatt has published multiple books, sharing his clinical experience treating complex mood and eating disorders through an integrative approach.