Dr. Desmond EbanksMD
Internal Medicine
at Alternity Healthcare — West Hartford, CT
About
Dr. Desmond Ebanks founded Alternity Healthcare in 2009 and serves as its Medical Director. S. in Biology and Psychology from Syracuse University and his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Harlem Hospital, a Columbia University affiliate, and at SUNY-Downstate Medical Center in New York. He holds board certification in Internal Medicine and brings over three decades of clinical experience in internal, age management, and longevity medicine.
Before launching Alternity, Dr. Ebanks served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College and an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine at Cornell University School of Medicine. He completed specialized Physician Training in Age Management Medicine through the Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation and the Foundation for Care Management. He also trained in Mind-Body Medicine at the Mind-Body Institute of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Ebanks is passionate about testosterone replacement therapy, bioidentical hormones, peptide therapy, cardiovascular health, and sexual health for both men and women. " He holds active memberships in the American Academy of Private Physicians, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the Age Management Medical Group, the National Medical Association, and the Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Association. His work has earned coverage on News12, NBC30, WFSB Better CT, and NPR.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Syracuse University, B.S. Biology and Psychology
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Harlem Hospital (Columbia University affiliate) and SUNY-Downstate Medical Center, New York
Additional Training
Physician Training in Age Management Medicine, jointly sponsored by Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation and Foundation for Care Management; Mind-Body Medicine training at the Mind-Body Institute of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ebanks right for?
Dr. Ebanks works well with adults who want to optimize their health, not simply manage disease. Men dealing with low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, or Peyronie's disease benefit from his focused men's health expertise. Women navigating menopause, perimenopause, or hormonal imbalance find a clinician fluent in bioidentical hormone therapy and advanced women's health treatments. Patients with cardiovascular risk, metabolic syndrome, cognitive concerns, or a strong interest in longevity medicine are also a strong fit. Executives seeking comprehensive performance assessments with detailed diagnostics will find his VIP and Executive Health programs particularly well suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ebanks treats a broad range of conditions in adult patients. These include low testosterone, hormone imbalance, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's disease, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, menopause, perimenopause, osteoporosis, cognitive decline, sleep disorders, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction.
Yes. Dr. Ebanks holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He also completed advanced training in Age Management Medicine and Mind-Body Medicine, adding specialized depth to his clinical practice.
Dr. Ebanks earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Harlem Hospital, a Columbia University affiliate, and at SUNY-Downstate Medical Center in New York.
Dr. Ebanks focuses on identifying root causes of disease and dysfunction through comprehensive diagnostics and biomarker analysis. He measures biological fitness using tools like VO2 Max testing, DEXA body composition scanning, and arterial health assessments. His goal is to maximize performance and address aging before problems accelerate.
Yes. Dr. Ebanks prescribes exclusively bio-identical hormones. He tests hormone levels using blood, saliva, and urine analysis. His hormone services cover both men and women, including testosterone replacement and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
Yes. Dr. Ebanks offers peptide therapy exclusively to full active members of Alternity Healthcare. Patients must hold an active membership to access this service.
Dr. Ebanks performs the P-Shot and O-Shot, and he offers GAINSWave acoustic wave therapy for men and FemEros acoustic wave therapy for women. He also treats Peyronie's disease. These procedures address erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, and related conditions.
Yes. " He has appeared on News12, NBC30, WFSB Better CT, and NPR. His practice was also featured in a 2010 NPR radio segment covering its early use of advanced performance diagnostics.
Dr. Ebanks maintains active memberships in the American Academy of Private Physicians, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the Age Management Medical Group, the National Medical Association, and the Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Association.
Yes. Before founding Alternity, Dr. Ebanks served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College and as an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine at Cornell University School of Medicine.
Doctor profile last updated April 5, 2026