Dr. Lauren TowleMD, FMCP-M

Functional Medicine

at MedLogic MD — Libertyville, IL

About

Lauren Towle, MD, FMCP-M brings more than a decade of clinical experience to MedLogic MD, beginning her career in Emergency Medicine. In 2020, she developed a severe post-viral syndrome following COVID-19, experiencing persistent fatigue, brain fog, and recurrent infections that standard testing could not explain. She immersed herself in emerging research, earned her Functional Medicine certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine, and applied a comprehensive individualized protocol, including nutrition optimization, microbiome support, mitochondrial enhancement, and targeted immune retraining, to regain her health.

Dr. Towle leads the Brain Health Cognitive Longevity Screen program and the Hormone Management and Replacement Program at MedLogic MD. She is passionate about digestive health, hormonal balance, cognitive longevity, brain health, mood and sleep challenges, and stress physiology including HPA axis dysfunction. She continues to maintain her Emergency Medicine skills. She lives in the northern suburbs of Chicago with her family.

Education & Training

Residency

Emergency Medicine (specific institution not stated)

Additional Training

Functional Medicine Certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine (FMCP-M)

Certifications

Functional Medicine Certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine (FMCP-M)

Conditions Treated

post-viral syndrome
fatigue
brain fog
recurrent infections
hormonal imbalance
digestive issues
skin issues
weight changes
mood disorders
sleep disorders
cognitive decline
stress and cortisol imbalance

Who is Dr. Towle right for?

Dr. Towle is an excellent match for patients struggling with unexplained fatigue, brain fog, hormonal changes, or digestive issues. She works especially well with individuals who have received normal lab results but still feel unwell. Patients seeking cognitive longevity support or a structured hormone management program will find her approach thorough and individualized. Her background in Emergency Medicine also makes her effective with patients who need both acute and chronic care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Towle treats post-viral syndrome, fatigue, brain fog, recurrent infections, hormonal imbalance, digestive and skin issues, weight changes, mood disorders, sleep disorders, cognitive decline, and stress and cortisol imbalance. She takes a systems-based approach to find root causes behind these symptoms.

Dr. Towle leads the Brain Health Cognitive Longevity Screen and the Hormone Management and Replacement Program at MedLogic MD. Both programs use advanced biomarkers and structured clinical protocols to deliver personalized, actionable results.

Yes. Dr. Towle holds a Functional Medicine certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Her credential is FMCP-M, designating her as a Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner with a metabolic focus.

Dr. Towle believes healing happens when the body's inherent intelligence is supported, not suppressed. She works to help patients understand their own biology, reduce unnecessary medication, and build durable health through individualized interventions.

After developing severe post-viral syndrome in 2020, Dr. Towle experienced firsthand how standard medical testing can fail patients with complex chronic symptoms. She used functional medicine tools to restore her own health. That experience directly informs how she investigates and treats similar conditions in her patients.

Yes. Dr. Towle offers free 15-minute Discovery Calls for prospective patients who want to learn more about her approach before enrolling.

Dr. Towle began her career in Emergency Medicine and has more than a decade of clinical experience. She continues to maintain her Emergency Medicine skills alongside her functional medicine practice at MedLogic MD.

Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026