Yoon Hang Kim MD, MPH  Integrative Functional Medicine

Beyond Integrative Medicine: Building an Integral Practice Why the future of healthcare lies in healing partnerships, team sustainability, and the courage to do things differently By Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Despite remarkable advancements in technology and innovation, most people aren't thriving in the organizations they work for. This observation extends beyond corporate America—it reaches into the very heart of our healthcare system. Over the past two decades, I've traveled

IntroductionLipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a genetically determined lipoprotein that has emerged as one of the most important independent causal risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), ischemic stroke, and calcific aortic valve stenosis. Approximately 20–25% of the global population has elevated Lp(a) levels, which confer a lifelong increase in cardiovascular risk (Reyes-Soffer et al., 2022; Nordestgaard & Langsted, 2023). Biology and PathophysiologyLp(a)

The Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Treatment Disclosure and Consent Form Requirement is established under the Texas Administrative Code, specifically 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 171.2, as regulated by the Texas Medical Board (TMB). This rule mandates that physicians providing CAM treatments—defined as therapies outside conventional medical practices, such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, or other integrative approaches—must ensure that patients review and execute a st

Medicare Opt-Out for Physicians Practicing in Multiple States Medicare Opt-Out for Physicians Practicing in Multiple States If you’re a physician practicing across state lines—through telemedicine, locum tenens, or multi-location clinics—you may wonder about Medicare opt-out rules. Two common questions are: Are you required to opt out if you practice in multiple states? Does opting out in one state automatically apply everywhere? Here’s the plain answer based on CMS guidelin

Endocrine Disruptors Integrative Functional Medicine Edited by Yoon Hang Kim MD MPH Integrative Functional Medicine Expert Introduction...

Functional medicine has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. Once a niche field practiced by a small group of pioneering...

FROM CORPORATE DYSFUNCTION TO TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP How three mentors shaped my understanding of servant leadership and systemic...

By: Yoon Hang Kim MD MPH Meet Dr. Kim - Integrative Functional Medicine Leader & Physician Executive Begin with End in Mind: In my 15...

By Yoon Hang Kim MD MPH Meet Dr. Kim Integrative Functional Medicine Physician The prevalence of type 2 diabetes continues to rise,...

Yoon Hang Kim MD MPH Meet Dr. Kim Introduction A colleague of mine first introduced me to yerba mate . One of our other colleagues had...

By: Yoon Hang Kim MD|Integrative Functional Medicine|San Antonio TX The healthcare landscape continues to evolve, with patients...

By Yoon Hang Kim MD Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) refers to administering naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, at doses much lower than those...

Parkinson's disease is a complex neurodegenerative disorder that affects over a million Americans—many of whom find that conventional...

LDN Immune Modulation - Not Immune Suppression Introduction Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is increasingly recognized in functional medicine...

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LDN PTSD Posted by Dr. Yoon Hang Kim, MD Understanding PTSD and the Role of LDN Therapy Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a...

Question: Stopped low-dose opioid antagonist (LDN) a few days before surgery. Post-op pain managed with opioid analgesic (μ-opioid...

Using Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) to Treat Lyme Disease: An Emerging Therapeutic Approach LDN and Lyme Disease - Book Cover LDN Therapy LDN...

by Yoon Hang Kim MD | Integrative & Functional Medicine | San Antonio Neuropathy is a common yet often misunderstood condition affecting...

Faith and Functional Medicine uses cutting edge technology to study the root cause of illnesses, I find faith also helpful for patients...