Dr. Edmund LewMD, FAAFP
Family Medicine
at Edmund H. Lew, MD, FAAFP — Glendale, CA
About
Edmund H. Lew, MD, FAAFP earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of San Francisco in 1976. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School in 1983. His Family Medicine residency at Glendale Adventist Medical Center ran from 1983 to 1986, and he has served the Glendale community ever since.
Dr. Lew holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Family Medicine and board certification in Geriatric Medicine through the same body. He also holds dual functional medicine credentials as a Certified Practitioner through both the Institute of Functional Medicine and the Functional Medicine Academy. His additional certifications span PRP Applications, Hormone Pellet Therapies, Advanced Bio-Identical Hormone Therapies, Nutragenomic Analysis and Therapy, and Advanced Peptide Certification through the International Society for Stem Cell Applications. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Lew focuses on root-cause medicine rather than symptom management alone. He is passionate about age-related health optimization, women's health and menopause, men's health, sexual dysfunction, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, thyroid issues, and cardiovascular disease. Pasadena Magazine named him a Top Doc from 2012 through 2019. Crescenta Valley Weekly voted him Best Family Doctor during that same period. Adventist Health Glendale honored him as Physician Hero of the Year in 2016.
He serves as Medical Director for Mountview Retirement Center, Adventist Health Home Care, Adventist Health Hospice, and Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center. He sits on the board of the Adventist Health Glendale Foundation and has provided medical service through the Arcadia Mission since 2000. Outside the clinic, Dr. Lew enjoys CrossFit training, church service, and time with his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of San Francisco, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1976
Medical School
University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School, Doctorate of Medicine, 1983
Residency
Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Family Medicine, 1983-1986
Additional Training
Certified Practitioner, Institute of Functional Medicine; Certified Practitioner, Functional Medicine Academy; Certified, PRP Applications; Certified, Hormone Pellet Therapies; Certified, Advanced Bio-Identical Hormone Therapies; Certified, Nutragenomic Analysis and Therapy; Advanced Peptide Certification, International Society for Stem Cell Applications
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lew right for?
Dr. Lew is a strong fit for adults seeking a physician who looks beyond symptoms to underlying causes. Patients managing diabetes, thyroid conditions, metabolic syndrome, or cardiovascular disease benefit from his root-cause approach. Adults navigating hormonal changes, including menopause or andropause, find his hormone therapy expertise particularly relevant. Older adults benefit from his board certification in Geriatric Medicine and his long-standing community presence. Patients who value direct access to their physician, including same-day visits and house calls, fit well with his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lew focuses on age-related health optimization, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, thyroid conditions, and cardiovascular disease. He also treats hormonal concerns in both women and men, including menopause and sexual dysfunction. His functional medicine training helps him identify root causes rather than manage symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Lew holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Family Medicine and board certification in Geriatric Medicine through the same body. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Lew holds dual functional medicine credentials. He is a Certified Practitioner through both the Institute of Functional Medicine and the Functional Medicine Academy. These credentials support his root-cause approach to chronic and complex conditions.
Yes. Dr. Lew offers Hormone Pellet Therapies, Advanced Bio-Identical Hormone Therapies, and Nutragenomic Analysis and Therapy. He holds certifications in each of these areas. These services address hormonal imbalances in both women and men.
Dr. Lew provides PRP Applications, Peptide Therapy, Bio-Identical Hormone Therapies, Hormone Pellet Therapies, and Nutragenomic Analysis and Therapy. He holds an Advanced Peptide Certification through the International Society for Stem Cell Applications. These therapies complement his preventive and functional medicine approach.
Dr. Lew has practiced in the Glendale community for four decades. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Glendale Adventist Medical Center in 1986 and has served local patients ever since.
Yes. Pasadena Magazine named Dr. Lew a Top Doc from 2012 through 2019. Crescenta Valley Weekly voted him Best Family Doctor during that same period. Adventist Health Glendale also honored him as Physician Hero of the Year in 2016.
Yes. Dr. Lew holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine. He also serves as Medical Director for Mountview Retirement Center and Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center, reflecting his deep commitment to older adult care.
Dr. Lew maintains staff privileges at Adventist Health Glendale, Keck/Verdugo Hills Hospital, and Huntington Hospital. This ensures continuity of care when patients require hospital-based services.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026