Dr. Jake WardwellD.O.

Family Medicine

at The San Francisco Institute for Integrative and Regenerative Medicine — San Francisco, CA

About

Dr. Jake Wardwell built one of San Francisco's most clinically diverse integrative practices by drawing on training that spans osteopathic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and regenerative orthopedics. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Concurrently, he completed a master's program in Bioethics, Humanities and Society through MSU's College of Human Medicine. His thesis, "The Varieties of Medical Experience," examined the philosophical foundations of integrative medicine using the frameworks of Wittgenstein, Bakhtin, and Nagarjuna alongside TCM, Ayurveda, Native American Medicine, and Western biomedicine.

Dr. Wardwell holds board certification in both Integrative Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He also carries credentials as an Interventional Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine Certified physician (IROM-C) and a Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSK). He completed a two-month intensive acupuncture training at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2008 and studied Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Acupuncture in India in 2007. His residency at Westchester General Hospital Family Medicine Residency in Miami introduced him to PRP and stem cell procedures. He developed proficiency in musculoskeletal ultrasound through advanced coursework with AAPMR, AOCPMR, AAOM, and the Mayo Clinic. His clinical passions include prolotherapy, regenerative orthopedics, body composition analysis, sexual medicine, thyroid and functional medicine, and microbiome health. Before founding SFIIRM, he launched Wardwellness in 2012 and partnered with colleagues at Miami Flex to deliver collaborative musculoskeletal care.

Education & Training

Medical School

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Westchester General Hospital Family Medicine Residency, Miami; Intern year at Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, Augusta, Maine

Additional Training

Master's program in Bioethics, Humanities and Society, MSU College of Human Medicine; Two-month intensive acupuncture training at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2008); Study of Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Acupuncture in India (2007); Advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound coursework with AAPMR, AOCPMR, AAOM, and the Mayo Clinic

Certifications

Board Certified in Integrative Family Medicine
Board Certified in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Interventional Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine Certified (IROM-C)
Certified Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSK)
FACOFP
ABOIM

Conditions Treated

joint pain
ligament injuries
musculoskeletal pain
sports injuries
thyroid dysfunction
hormonal imbalance
digestive dysfunction
cardiometabolic conditions
heavy metal toxicity
microbiome dysbiosis
sexual dysfunction
hair loss
skin aging
body composition concerns

Who is Dr. Wardwell right for?

Dr. Wardwell is a strong fit for adults seeking a clinician who treats the whole system rather than isolated symptoms. Patients dealing with chronic musculoskeletal pain, joint injuries, or sports-related conditions benefit from his regenerative orthopedic expertise. Those navigating hormonal imbalance, digestive dysfunction, cardiometabolic concerns, or thyroid issues will find his functional medicine approach thorough and precise. Patients interested in integrative aesthetics, body contouring, or sexual medicine also find a full range of options at his practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Wardwell treats a wide range of conditions spanning musculoskeletal, metabolic, hormonal, and aesthetic concerns. On the orthopedic side, he treats joint pain, ligament injuries, and sports-related conditions using regenerative injection therapies including PRP and prolotherapy. He also addresses thyroid dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, digestive health, and cardiometabolic conditions through functional medicine. His aesthetic services cover body contouring, hair regrowth, and skin rejuvenation.

Yes. Dr. Wardwell holds board certification in both Integrative Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He also carries credentials as an Interventional Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine Certified physician and a Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer. He is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and a diplomate of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine.

Dr. Wardwell earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an intern year at Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in Augusta, Maine, followed by his residency at Westchester General Hospital Family Medicine in Miami. He also holds a master's degree in Bioethics, Humanities and Society from MSU's College of Human Medicine.

Dr. Wardwell combines musculoskeletal ultrasound with regenerative injection therapies to guide precise treatment and track healing. He developed his ultrasound skills through advanced training with AAPMR, AOCPMR, AAOM, and the Mayo Clinic. This imaging-guided approach applies to prolotherapy, PRP, and biocellular therapies, giving patients a more targeted treatment experience.

Yes. Dr. Wardwell completed a two-month intensive acupuncture training at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2008. He also studied acupuncture, Ayurveda, and Homeopathy in India in 2007. He integrates acupuncture alongside osteopathic manipulation and other therapies as part of his broader clinical toolkit.

Dr. Wardwell holds board certification in Integrative Family Medicine and uses advanced lab testing through Genova Diagnostics to evaluate hormones, minerals, amino acids, heavy metals, and pathogens. He takes a systems-oriented approach, addressing root causes across digestive, hormonal, cardiometabolic, and detoxification pathways. His academic thesis at MSU also examined the philosophical foundations of integrative and functional medicine.

Dr. Wardwell offers a broad range of aesthetic services including Halo Laser, Broadband Light Therapy, SkinTyte, Contour TRL, body contouring with TruSculpt iD and TruSculpt Flex, laser lipolysis, lipotherapy, hair regrowth, PRP-based therapies, and the Priapus Shot. He integrates these within his broader medical practice rather than offering them as standalone cosmetic services.

Dr. Wardwell holds board certification in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and uses hands-on osteopathic techniques as part of his treatment plans. He integrates these with regenerative injections, functional medicine protocols, and acupuncture depending on the patient's needs. His osteopathic training at Michigan State University forms a core part of his clinical philosophy.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026