About
Dr. Douglas Lord built his career as a board-certified OB/GYN before dedicating himself fully to integrative medicine. He incorporated eastern medicinal therapies into his western medicine practice to address root causes rather than surface symptoms. That shift positioned him as the physician who helped Connie Dancel achieve proper diagnosis and recovery after years of unanswered chronic illness. Her story directly inspired the founding of Nava Health, where Dr. Lord now serves as Medical Director.
His clinical approach centers on holistic solutions to disease. He applies this philosophy across functional and preventive medicine, including work on conditions such as male hypogonadism and andropause. Dr. Lord's commitment to doing more for patients than conventional care allows drives his ongoing role at the heart of Nava Health's clinical direction.
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Who is Dr. Lord right for?
Dr. Lord is a strong fit for adults dealing with chronic conditions that have gone undiagnosed or inadequately treated. Patients struggling with hormonal imbalances, including male hypogonadism or andropause, benefit from his targeted approach. He works well with those who want root-cause investigation rather than symptom relief. His background in both eastern and western medicine makes him effective for complex, multi-system health concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lord trained and achieved board certification in OB/GYN before transitioning to integrative medicine. He then built expertise combining eastern and western medical traditions. He now serves as Medical Director at Nava Health, guiding the practice's clinical philosophy.
Dr. Lord treats patients across functional and preventive medicine, with specific expertise in hormonal conditions such as male hypogonadism and andropause. He also addresses complex chronic illnesses using a root-cause approach rather than focusing on surface symptoms.
Dr. Lord centers his care on holistic solutions to disease. He draws on both eastern and western medicine to investigate underlying causes. His goal is to go further for patients than conventional care typically allows.
Yes. Dr. Lord holds board certification in OB/GYN. He built on that foundation by incorporating functional and integrative medicine into his practice over the course of his career.
Dr. Lord recognized that combining eastern and western therapies could uncover root causes that conventional medicine often misses. That insight shaped his transition from OB/GYN practice to a full focus on integrative and functional medicine.
Dr. Lord serves as Medical Director at Nava Health. He helped establish the clinical foundation of the practice by integrating eastern and western medicine. He continues to guide the practice's overall clinical direction.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026