Millennium Magazine_16th Ed_Dr. Jason Litzinger

200 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine DR. MATTHEW M. WILLIS OWNER, DOCTOR Advanced Functional Medicine San Diego, CA With over a decade of experience, Dr. Matthew M. Willis is a rising leader in the health care industry and the world of functional medicine. Nationally recognized as a board-certified diplomate internist, he serves as the owner of Advanced Functional Medicine, which he founded in 2014. Primarily based in San Diego, California, with secondary offices in Los Angeles and Orange County, his business is well regarded for providing specialized medical services to its patients, particularly regarding medical diagnoses and getting to the root cause of medical issues, versus merely using medications to mask symptoms. Dr. Willis founded his clinic in response to the ever-changing landscape of modern medicine. He acknowledges how patients are more aware of the inner workings of the medical field today, especially as it pertains to the overuse of prescription drugs. Advanced Functional Medicine, and Dr. Willis, are at the forefront of a much-needed change in the existing health care model, one better suited for today’s world as patients demand healthier and more effective alternatives to traditional drug therapy. As such, Dr. Willis and his colleagues utilize the latest trends in diagnostic testing to identify the hidden imbalances, deficiencies and issues that are responsible for symptoms and conditions. They provide detailed guidance on how to achieve their full health potential. This becomes a highly effective form of healing for most patients that are willing to put in the effort and partnership that functional medicine requires. Dr. Willis is also well-regarded for his scholarly output. In addition to being a regular public health speaker, in 2018, he published his first book, “The Truth About Type 2 Diabetes.” In 2019, he founded Advanced Functional Formulations, a nutraceutical brand of professional-grade supplements created in an FDA-approved facility to help patients overcome a variety of chronic illnesses. Likewise, he is well-versed as an educator in functional medicine. He remains active as a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine, the Council on Diagnosis of Internal Disorders, the Alzheimer’s Family Organization, HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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