About
Dr. David Strobel brings more than 30 years of family medicine experience to his role as Medical Director and founding physician of HELPcare Clinic. He trained and practiced as a family physician before joining the Pipe Trades Family Health and Wellness Center in Eagan, Minnesota, where he served union members Monday through Thursday until moving full-time to HELPcare Clinic in early 2023. His clinical interests run deep in metabolic health, including low-carb and ketogenic approaches, gut health, osteoporosis, and sleep. Dr. Strobel co-authored HELP: The Health, Energy and Longevity Plan with HELPcare co-founder Lee Aase, distilling three decades of clinical insight into practical lifestyle guidance.
Dr. Strobel treats a wide range of conditions, including metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease risk, thyroid disorders, celiac disease, autoimmune conditions, and gut health disorders. His conviction about primary care is direct: meaningful care cannot happen in 15-minute visits. He produces the ongoing video series Dr. Dave Explains, covering topics like osteoporosis, gut health, and metabolic syndrome for members and the broader community.
Education & Training
Additional Training
More than 30 years of family medicine clinical practice
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Strobel right for?
Dr. David Strobel is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship grounded in prevention. Patients managing metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, or obesity benefit from his focus on root-cause lifestyle medicine. He works well with patients interested in low-carb or ketogenic approaches to reversing chronic disease. Those dealing with gut health issues, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, or cardiovascular risk will find his clinical depth well-matched to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Strobel focuses on metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease risk, osteoporosis, gut health disorders, thyroid disorders, celiac disease, and autoimmune conditions. His clinical approach emphasizes identifying and addressing underlying causes rather than managing symptoms alone.
Dr. Strobel schedules standard appointments for one hour. That time allows him to thoroughly understand each patient's health history and concerns without the time pressure of a conventional 15-minute visit.
Dr. Strobel integrates low-carb and ketogenic eating, time-restricted eating, and intermittent fasting into his clinical recommendations. He co-authored HELP: The Health, Energy and Longevity Plan, which outlines the lifestyle framework he uses with patients. He views metabolic health as central to preventing and reversing chronic disease.
Dr. Strobel has more than 30 years of experience as a family physician. Before joining HELPcare Clinic full-time in 2023, he practiced at the Pipe Trades Family Health and Wellness Center in Eagan, Minnesota, serving union members.
Yes. Dr. Strobel is the founding physician and Medical Director of HELPcare Clinic Austin, which opened in February 2022. He and Lee Aase conceived the clinic together in October 2019, drawing on Dr. Strobel's experience with a membership-based clinic model he had encountered through his earlier practice.
Dr. Strobel produces the Dr. Dave Explains video series, covering topics such as osteoporosis, gut health, and metabolic syndrome. These videos give members accessible explanations of common health conditions and what patients can do to address them.
Dr. Strobel believes that real primary care cannot happen in 15-minute visits. He schedules hour-long appointments so patients receive thorough, unhurried attention. His approach focuses on understanding each person's full health picture rather than addressing isolated complaints.
Doctor profile last updated April 27, 2026
