About
Dr. Jeff Horacek graduated with honors from the University of Oklahoma Medical School and went on to complete his Internal Medicine residency at Providence Portland Medical Center. He served as Chief Resident there from 1995 to 1996 and earned his board certification in Internal Medicine that same year. Medicine runs in his family: his grandfather practiced family medicine in rural Nebraska and his mother worked as an RN in rural Oklahoma.
After more than two decades in internal medicine, Dr. Horacek attended the Applying Functional Medicine to Clinical Practice conference in 2015. That experience redirected his focus toward whole-person care for patients with complicated, chronic illness. He holds the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner designation and brings over 30 years of clinical experience to his work. He co-founded the non-profit Mindful Medicine PDX, which provides mindfulness training and workshops for healthcare providers, and served on the board of Living Yoga. He founded Healthy Connections in Hood River in 2018.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Oklahoma Medical School (graduated with honors)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Providence Portland Medical Center (Chief Resident 1995-96)
Additional Training
Applying Functional Medicine to Clinical Practice conference (2015); Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Horacek right for?
Dr. Horacek is a strong fit for adults with complex, unrelenting chronic conditions that have resisted standard treatment. Patients managing autoimmune disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or digestive disorders like SIBO and leaky gut benefit from his root-cause approach. He also works well with patients dealing with adrenal dysfunction, chronic fatigue, depression, or anxiety. His whole-person philosophy integrates mind, body, and spirit into every care plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Horacek focuses on complex chronic illness, including autoimmune disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, thyroid conditions, adrenal and HPA dysfunction, SIBO, leaky gut, and digestive problems. He also treats chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, gluten sensitivity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. His functional medicine approach looks for root causes rather than managing symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Horacek holds board certification in Internal Medicine, which he earned in 1995. He also holds the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner designation, one of the most rigorous credentials in the functional medicine field.
Dr. Horacek graduated with honors from the University of Oklahoma Medical School. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Providence Portland Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident from 1995 to 1996.
Dr. Horacek has over 30 years of clinical experience. He spent many years in internal medicine before deepening his training in functional medicine after 2015. He founded Healthy Connections in Hood River in 2018.
Dr. Horacek takes a whole-person approach that integrates body, mind, and spirit. He uses the latest functional medicine tools, including genomic analysis, nutrition, and lifestyle programs, to build individualized care plans. He focuses especially on patients whose conditions have not responded well to conventional care.
Yes. Dr. Horacek co-founded the non-profit Mindful Medicine PDX, which provides mindfulness training and weekend workshops for healthcare providers. He also served on the board of Living Yoga, an organization that helps people navigate personal challenges through mind-body practices.
Initial appointments at Healthy Connections run 75 minutes. This extended time allows Dr. Horacek to take a thorough history and develop a personalized care plan. Prospective patients can also schedule a free 15-minute discovery call with the New Patient Coordinator before committing.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026