About
Ahvie Herskowitz, MD, founded Anatara Medicine and serves as its Medical Director. He earned his medical degree from The Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His training included residencies in Anatomic Pathology and Internal Medicine, followed by a cardiology fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Medical Center. At Johns Hopkins, he spent 12 years with a joint appointment in Medicine and Molecular Immunology and Microbiology. There, he directed an NIH-sponsored research team investigating molecular and immunological mechanisms of heart ischemia, transplantation, heart failure, myocarditis, and cardiac autoimmunity. He later served as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at UC San Francisco.
Dr. Herskowitz brings over four decades of experience across cardiology, immunology, regenerative medicine, and pathology. He coined the term Convergence Medicine in 2011 to describe his clinical framework for combining ancient and modern therapeutic traditions. His expertise spans cardiovascular and lung disease, immunobiology, inflammation, and advanced heart failure. He has discussed chronic disease, longevity, and biohacking on podcasts with Dr. Joseph Mercola and Ben Greenfield.
Education & Training
Medical School
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residency
Anatomic Pathology and Internal Medicine (institutions not specified beyond Albert Einstein / Johns Hopkins context)
Fellowship
Cardiology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Center
Additional Training
Joint appointment in Medicine and Molecular Immunology and Microbiology at The Johns Hopkins Medical Center (12 years); Clinical Professor of Medicine, UC San Francisco
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Herskowitz right for?
Dr. Herskowitz is an excellent fit for patients with complex, hard-to-diagnose chronic conditions. He works with patients managing cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, Lyme disease, and neurological conditions. His background in immunology and molecular medicine makes him well-suited for cases where inflammation or immune dysfunction plays a central role. Patients who have exhausted conventional options and want a deeply investigative approach benefit most from his care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Herskowitz specializes in complex chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and neurological disorders. His clinical framework, Convergence Medicine, integrates molecular medicine, immunology, and regenerative therapies to address these conditions at their root.
Dr. Herskowitz coined the term Convergence Medicine in 2011. It describes his framework for combining Molecular and Functional Medicine, Nutrition and Metabolism, Physical Medicine, Energy Medicine, and ancient healing traditions into a unified clinical approach.
Dr. Herskowitz earned his medical degree from The Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed residencies in Anatomic Pathology and Internal Medicine, then completed a cardiology fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Medical Center.
Yes. Dr. Herskowitz spent 12 years at Johns Hopkins with a joint appointment in Medicine and Molecular Immunology and Microbiology. He directed an NIH-sponsored research team investigating molecular and immunological mechanisms of heart ischemia, transplantation, heart failure, myocarditis, and cardiac autoimmunity.
Yes. Dr. Herskowitz served as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at UC San Francisco after his tenure at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Herskowitz brings over four decades of clinical and research experience. His background spans cardiology, immunology, regenerative medicine, and pathology.
Dr. Herskowitz uses a broad set of integrative and advanced therapies, including Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Plasma Filtration Detox, IV therapy, PEMF therapy, Ultrasound-guided Nerve Hydrodissection, and Brain Tap, alongside functional medicine and nutritional protocols.
Yes. Dr. Herskowitz has discussed chronic disease, longevity, and biohacking on podcasts with Dr. Joseph Mercola and Ben Greenfield.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026