About
Dr. Kathryn Zuzak completed both her medical degree and her Family Medicine residency training at the University of Hawaii, earning honors in her field and for community service during her training. She holds board certification in Family Medicine. After years of clinical practice, she turned her attention to functional medicine, drawn by its focus on identifying the root causes of disease rather than simply managing symptoms. Dr. Zuzak brings that root-cause orientation to her work at PatriotDirect Family Medicine alongside her broad family medicine foundation.
Education & Training
Residency
Family Medicine, UMass Memorial Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Zuzak right for?
Dr. Wacks is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a primary care physician who goes beyond symptom management. Patients interested in functional medicine, hormone health, or gastrointestinal wellness benefit from his broad clinical range. He works well with individuals who want direct access to their doctor by call, text, or email. Employers looking for structured employee wellness programs will also find his services useful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wacks treats a wide range of primary care and functional medicine conditions. His clinical focus includes hormone imbalances, gastrointestinal issues, metabolic concerns, and chronic disease management. He also addresses preventive health through advanced diagnostics like methylation testing and advanced lipid panels.
Dr. Wacks completed his residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He founded PatriotDirect Family Medicine shortly after finishing that training, around 2015 to 2016.
Yes, Dr. Wacks offers functional medicine consultations as part of his clinical practice. He works to identify root causes of chronic conditions rather than focusing solely on symptom relief. Services include nutritional analytics, methylation testing, hormone balancing, and gastrointestinal health evaluation.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Wacks directly by call, text, or email through the Spruce platform. This direct access is a core feature of the PatriotDirect membership model.
Yes, Dr. Wacks provides pediatric care as part of his family medicine practice. Families can enroll children under his care through the monthly membership.
Dr. Wacks runs the PatriotDirect Functional Medicine Training Program for medical providers, nutritionists, and health coaches. The program teaches functional medicine principles and clinical application. It reflects his commitment to advancing root-cause medicine beyond his own patient panel.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026