About
Dr. Leah Cordovez, MD, FACP, earned her M.D. from the University of Panama in 2000. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and Chief Residency at the University of Tennessee. She then pursued a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. Her academic formation includes a Master's in Healthcare Management from Vanderbilt's Owen School of Business.
Dr. Cordovez holds triple board certification in Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. The American College of Physicians named her a Fellow, recognizing her clinical contributions. She served as Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Tennessee before founding Be Well Integrative Health. Her 25-year career spans academic medicine, teaching, and the full scope of integrative primary care. She is passionate about tracing symptoms to their origins, connecting hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, and gut health as parts of a single picture. She pairs scientific rigor with genuine partnership on every case.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Panama, M.D. of Medicine (2000)
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency and Chief Residency, University of Tennessee
Fellowship
Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
Additional Training
Master's in Healthcare Management, Vanderbilt University Owen School of Business
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cordovez right for?
Dr. Cordovez is a strong fit for adults who want root-cause medicine rather than symptom management. Patients dealing with hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, or weight challenges benefit from her integrated approach. She works well with those seeking advanced diagnostics like biomarker panels, continuous glucose monitoring, or multi-cancer screening. Adults navigating complex or overlapping chronic conditions find her broad clinical scope particularly valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cordovez treats a wide range of conditions including metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, obesity, and chronic conditions managed through primary care. She also addresses gut health, sleep disorders, and cardiovascular risk factors. Her integrative approach allows her to connect these issues and treat them as part of a single clinical picture.
Yes, Dr. Cordovez holds triple board certification in Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. The American College of Physicians also named her a Fellow. These credentials reflect both her clinical expertise and her contributions to the field over a 25-year career.
Dr. Cordovez investigates root causes rather than treating symptoms in isolation. She views the body as an interconnected system and considers how gut health, hormonal status, and metabolic function influence one another. She combines scientific rigor with a collaborative relationship with each patient.
D. from the University of Panama in 2000. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and Chief Residency at the University of Tennessee. She then trained at the University of Arizona through a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine. She also holds a Master's in Healthcare Management from Vanderbilt's Owen School of Business.
Dr. Cordovez offers precision biomarker testing with panels covering 300-plus biomarkers, DEXA scanning, full-body MRI, continuous glucose monitoring, and GRAIL Galleri multi-cancer screening. Members receive exclusive pricing on all advanced diagnostics. She uses these tools to build a thorough baseline and track progress over time.
Yes, Dr. Cordovez offers Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and hormone balancing and restoration as core services. Her board certification in integrative and internal medicine informs her approach to hormone optimization. She evaluates hormonal health as part of her broader metabolic and whole-person assessment.
Dr. Cordovez served as Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Tennessee before founding Be Well Integrative Health. Her career spans academic medicine, teaching, and 25 years of clinical practice. That background shapes her evidence-based, investigative approach to patient care.
Yes, Dr. Cordovez offers GLP-1 therapy and weight optimization as part of her obesity medicine practice. She holds board certification in Obesity Medicine and takes a comprehensive view of weight health. Her approach considers metabolic function, hormonal balance, and lifestyle alongside any pharmacological support.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026