I have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Kharrazian for more than a decade and observing his professional growth and impact as a key opinion leader in the field of Functional Neurology. He is voracious in his pursuit of learning and skill development. His pursuit of post-graduate studies at Harvard in research methods has embellished his already significant expertise in systems medicine and its application to Functional Medicine. He has a unique skill in making complex information accessible to his students and patients alike which is a measure of an individual who is a master of his field. Dr. Kharrazian is a humble, quietly competent leader who leads by example and his presence. The Functional Medicine field is rapidly evolving, and it is through the work and leadership of a select group of professionals of which Dr. Kharrazian is a recognized leader that it is growing in both its adoption and successful application to the treatment of complex chronic diseases. It is truly a pleasure to call Dr. Kharrazian both a colleague and friend in our mutual advocacy in the development and application of Functional Medicine.

Dr. Datis Kharrazian is one of the top thought leaders within integrative and functional medicine. His passion for research and evidence-based medicine shines through in his writings as well as his lectures and educational programs. The clarity of his thinking and his integrity has led curriculum leaders at Harvard Medical School, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Bastyr University California to bring him to their institutions. His willingness to share his knowledge has endeared him to our graduates at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and to me as one of the founders of the educational programs at IFM. He is a mainstay of our IFM faculty.

Dr. Kharrazian is a brilliant clinician educator that has inspired many as we learn the principles of Functional Medicine, myself included. He is superb at teaching clinicians the power of using functional medicine oriented history and physical examination to understand and then address the root causes of disease and health. Integrating the latest research and years of clinical experience, Dr. Kharrazian, is an international leader in Functional Medicine.
New York Times Best selling author of The Wahls Protocol – How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine

Dr. Kharrazian’s work represents the vanguard in our understanding of the role of lifestyle choices in charting the brain’s destiny. His highly effective educational outreach has opened the door for countless healthcare providers, allowing them to dramatically increase their effectiveness in treating and indeed preventing so many of the pernicious conditions that plague our modern society.

When I first heard Dr. Kharrazian speak about a decade ago, I went up to him at the podium and asserted “You are the next Jeff Bland!” His deep understanding of the material, excellent review of the research and expert communication skills are very, very impressive. Since then, I have made a point of always attending his lectures at conference, reading his insightful research articles and seeking his insights when studying challenging issues, especially in the area of environmental medicine.
Founding President, Bastyr University