A Doctor with a Unique Approach
As a licensed naturopathic physician, Dr. Esposito focuses on optimizing healthspan and lifespan through nutrition, exercise, sleep, mental/emotional health, and precision supplementation. He completed his training as a medical intern at NYU Urology and also completed his half-decade tenure under the mentorship of Dr. Peter Attia.
Dr. Esposito believes in a personalized approach to preventive medicine by using evidence-lead tactics to teach people how to perform and feel their best while reducing the risk for chronic disease. With additional degrees in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine and as a certified Functional Medicine doctor (IFMCP), Dr. Esposito provides a unique integrative approach to help solve clinically complex cases while optimizing healthspan and lifespan.
Dr. Esposito is currently based out of New York City/Connecticut, where he practices what he preaches when it comes to everything health and medicine.
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Dr. Ralph Esposito
Experience
Dr. Esposito completed his training as a medical intern at NYU Integrative and Functional Urology Center. Additionally, he completed his half-decade tenure with Dr. Peter Attia, a medical practice focused on longevity.
Outside of my medical practice focusing on longevity through integrative medicine, he is active in health and education sectors. He holds a position as adjunct professor at New York University: Steinhardt for the Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics program, and serve as Chief Science and Nutrition Officer at Athletic Greens.
Clinical & Research
In addition to advising as a peer reviewer for medical journals, Dr. Esposito published in the Canadian Journal of Urology on vitamin D, have authored several medical textbook chapters in The Textbook of Natural Medicine 5th Edition, and other integrative medical textbooks.
As part of his expertise in educating other clinicians, Dr. Esposito helped develop education modules for the Board of Certified Nutrition Specialists to educate health professionals. Outside of patient care, he advises and educates other health professionals in the areas of health span and lifespan including male and female hormone dysfunction, gut health, exercise, urological issues, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive decline.
Approach
Good medicine is evidence-led, with a focus on the individual not just the masses. It is based on the philosophy that the body inherently possesses an ability to correct its dysfunctions, if provided the right environment. Dr. Esposito assess’ the patient, their environment, their labs and every part of their health to sculpt their own health story and solutions. Good medicine is the combination of science (evidence) and art (clinical experience) to create actionable plans that lead to outcomes.
Philosophy
PARTICIPATORY
Engagement and embracement of the process to optimal health. It is not just thrown on the patient but instead is a collaborative process.
PREDICTIVE
Be able to assess various biomarkers, genetics, and Big Data to identify risks before they show any signs.
PREVENTATIVE
Be able to assess various biomarkers, genetics, and Big Data to identify risks before they show any signs.
PERSONALIZED
Tailored to the individual not to the masses (n of 1).