About
Dr. Julie Pantelick graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and belongs to both the American College of Physicians and the Institute of Functional Medicine. After residency, she worked as a hospitalist in Vermont. She later joined the faculty of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, NJ, where she treated patients and trained new physicians in evidence-based and patient-centered care.
Dr. Pantelick founded Princeton Functional Medicine to build the kind of practice her community needed. She wanted to listen carefully, integrate holistic and conventional approaches, and solve complex health problems creatively. She is passionate about gut health, hormone optimization, cardiovascular and metabolic health, immune health, and brain and nervous system support. She believes food can serve as both medicine and poison, and she brings that conviction into every care plan. She is proficient in Spanish and lives in Princeton with her husband and teenager. Outside the office, she enjoys cycling, hiking, backcountry canoeing, and developing new healthy recipes.
Education & Training
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
Additional Training
Faculty, Internal Medicine Residency Program, St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, NJ; Member, American College of Physicians; Member, Institute of Functional Medicine
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pantelick right for?
Dr. Pantelick is a strong fit for adults managing complex or hard-to-diagnose chronic conditions. Patients dealing with gut issues, hormone imbalances, cardiovascular concerns, or immune dysfunction benefit from her root-cause approach. She works well alongside an existing primary care physician. Patients who value nutrition and lifestyle as core parts of their treatment plan will find her approach a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pantelick focuses on complex chronic conditions with root causes in gut health, hormones, metabolism, cardiovascular function, immune health, and brain and nervous system support. She also addresses energy issues, bone and muscle health, and chronic inflammation. Her approach examines genetics, biochemistry, nutrition, sleep, and environment to understand each patient's full picture.
Dr. Pantelick does not serve as a primary care replacement. She practices as a consultative specialist, working alongside each patient's existing primary care physician. Patients should maintain a separate primary care relationship while working with her on specific chronic health challenges.
Dr. Pantelick integrates internal medicine and functional medicine to identify root causes behind chronic conditions. She builds each care plan around a patient's individual genetics, biochemistry, lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, and environment. She is passionate about the role of whole foods in health and incorporates nutritional guidance into her plans.
Dr. Pantelick graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. After residency, she worked as a hospitalist in Vermont before joining the residency faculty at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton.
Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine has granted Dr. Pantelick board certification. She also holds membership in both the American College of Physicians and the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Pantelick is proficient in Spanish and can conduct appointments in Spanish for patients who prefer it.
Dr. Pantelick is especially passionate about gut health, hormone optimization, and cardiovascular and metabolic health. She also focuses on immune health and brain and nervous system support. She holds a strong belief that food can function as medicine, and she applies that perspective directly to each patient's care plan.
Dr. Pantelick schedules 90-minute appointments. This extended visit time allows her to explore each patient's full health history, review relevant testing, and develop a thorough, personalized care plan.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026