Dr. Leo Galland specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages with complex chronic disorders. He views the relationship between doctor and patient as a partnership that empowers people to take control of their own health.
Dr. Leo Galland specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages with complex chronic disorders. He views the relationship between doctor and patient as a partnership that empowers people to take control of their own health.
Dr. Galland is a pioneer in studying the impact of intestinal microbes (the gut microbiome) and intestinal permeability ("leaky gut") on health and disease. He has received international recognition for developing innovative nutritional therapies to treat autoimmune, inflammatory, allergic, infectious and gastrointestinal disorders and has described his work in numerous scientific articles and textbook chapters.
A graduate of Harvard University and New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Galland is board-certified in internal medicine. He is listed in Leading Physicians of the World and America's Top Doctors. In 2017, Dr. Galland was awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who. He is a member of the medical advisory board of The Global Lyme Alliance and the Long Covid Advisory Group of the World Health Network.
Dr. Galland has received the Linus Pauling Award from the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) for developing basic principles of Functional Medicine. In 2021 he was invited by IFM to review his professional medical odyssey, his approach to patient care and his vision for the future in "30 Years of Functional Medicine, Looking Back and Looking Ahead."
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Dive deeper into your health with Dr. Galland's focused approach to identify and address the underlying causes of your illness, moving beyond mere symptom management.
Every patient is unique, and so should be their treatment. Dr. Galland tailors his approach to each individual's specific health challenges, ensuring care that is as unique as you are.
Choose a path to wellness that supports and enhances your body's natural functions. Dr. Galland prioritizes treatments that bolster rather than inhibit, promoting lasting health and vitality.
Navigating the complexities of Long Covid requires a nuanced understanding of its multifaceted impact on health. Dr. Leo Galland's pioneering approach in preventive measures and therapeutic strategies addresses the unique challenges posed by Long Covid. By focusing on immune system support and enhancing resilience through personalized nutritional and lifestyle interventions, Dr. Galland's methods not only aim to prevent the onset of Long Covid but also mitigate its lingering effects. His comprehensive white paper offers an in-depth look at the underlying mechanisms of Long Covid and outlines effective strategies for prevention and management.
Author of seven books on health, nutrition, and medicine.
Dr. Galland's award-winning approach to individualized health care: Person-Centered Diagnosis.
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A program for rapid, permanent weight loss based on understanding the hormonal effects of chronic inflammation.
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In this memoir, Dr Galland describes his spiritual journey following the death of his son, Christopher.
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