About
Dr. L. Markham McHenry brings a third-generation physician's perspective to concierge family and functional medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona and the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University. His internship and residency at Tempe St. Luke's Hospital earned him recognition as Intern of the Year, and he later served as Chief Resident.
Dr. McHenry holds board certifications in Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association recognized him with its Outstanding Contributions to Osteopathic Medicine Award in 2003 and its Humanitarian Award in 2005. E. project, a homeless outreach program built alongside medical students from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine that remains active today. He is passionate about cardiovascular risk reduction, skin cancer prevention, hormone health, inflammation, and adrenal function. Dr. McHenry works extensively with professional athletes and competitive athletes including triathletes and martial artists. Outside the practice, he coaches his two sons in sports and enjoys golf, cycling, and paddleboarding. , practices obstetrics and gynecology in Scottsdale.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Arizona State University
Medical School
College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University
Residency
Internship and Residency, Tempe St. Luke's Hospital (Intern of the Year; Chief Resident)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McHenry right for?
Dr. McHenry is a strong fit for adults who want a physician focused on root causes rather than symptom management. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, adrenal dysfunction, hormone imbalances, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis benefit from his functional medicine approach. Competitive and professional athletes seeking a physician who understands performance and recovery will find his sports medicine background valuable. Patients living in a high-sun environment who want proactive skin cancer screening with FotoFinder mole mapping also fit his practice well. He serves patients who value direct access to their physician, including after-hours availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McHenry treats a broad range of conditions including heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, adrenal dysfunction, hormone imbalances, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, GI dysfunction, food allergies, obesity, sleep disorders, fatigue, depression, skin cancer, and musculoskeletal injuries. His root cause approach means he looks for underlying drivers of these conditions rather than focusing solely on symptom relief.
Yes. Dr. McHenry holds board certifications in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, as well as board certification in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. O. from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University and completed his residency training at Tempe St. Luke's Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. McHenry practices root cause medicine, a lifestyle medicine-based approach that works to identify what is preventing a patient from achieving optimal health. He draws on both traditional and functional medicine to build individualized plans. His goal is to restore and protect health rather than prescribe medications to manage symptoms.
Yes. Dr. McHenry has extensive experience working with professional athletes, triathletes, and martial artists. His background in sports medicine and functional medicine allows him to address both performance optimization and injury recovery alongside standard primary care.
Dr. McHenry uses advanced cardiovascular testing including Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) ultrasound to detect early arterial plaque. He also uses FotoFinder mole mapping for full-body photographic skin cancer screening, and InBody analysis to measure body composition and hydration. Advanced lab panels and genetic testing round out his diagnostic toolkit.
Yes. Dr. McHenry is board certified in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. He incorporates osteopathic manipulative medicine and trigger point treatments into his care, addressing musculoskeletal concerns alongside broader health management.
Dr. McHenry addresses hormone imbalances through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and adrenal rebuilding protocols. He evaluates hormone health as part of his broader root cause framework, considering factors like adrenal function, thyroid health, and metabolic status together.
Dr. McHenry uses FotoFinder technology to perform full-body photographic skin cancer screenings. The system uses dermoscopy to assign numerical scores to moles and enables year-over-year comparisons to track changes. Given Arizona's high rates of skin cancer, Dr. McHenry places particular emphasis on early detection for his Scottsdale-area patients.
E. project, which stands for Homeless Outreach through Medical Education, in 1998. He built the program alongside medical students from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. The program remains active today.
Doctor profile last updated June 7, 2026