About
Dr. Lyman Wostrel built an unconventional path to medicine. He earned dual degrees in Economics and Finance from the University of Nebraska before working as a high-net-worth financial advisor. He then spent years as a wireline engineer and supervisor during the oil industry's fracking boom. Medicine came next. He attended Ross University School of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at Kern Medical, a UCLA-affiliated safety-net hospital in Bakersfield, California.
Dr. Wostrel grew up on a farm in rural Nebraska. That background shaped his drive to serve rural communities. He co-founded Zion Asher Family Physicians in Mount Vernon in 2019 alongside his wife, Dr. Lauren Wostrel. His clinical focus centers on metabolic health, root-cause medicine, weight management, trauma-informed care, and screen addiction. He is passionate about helping patients address ADHD and chronic fatigue through a whole-system lens. Beyond the clinic, he speaks nationally on apprenticeship-based physician training and has advocated for medical education reform at both state and federal levels.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Nebraska, Economics and Finance (dual degrees)
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Kern Medical (UCLA-affiliated program)
Additional Training
Computer engineering coursework at University of Nebraska (unfinished); prior careers in finance and oil engineering
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wostrel right for?
Dr. Lyman Wostrel is a strong fit for adults seeking a root-cause approach to complex health concerns. Patients dealing with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, obesity, or chronic fatigue find his approach thorough and practical. He works well with patients managing mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Adults curious about medically supervised weight loss with tirzepatide or semaglutide benefit from his supervised programs. Patients who value a physician willing to explore trauma's role in physical health will find his trauma-informed framework valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wostrel treats a wide range of conditions. His clinical focus includes high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disorders, asthma, metabolic syndrome, obesity, hormone imbalances, and chronic fatigue. He also provides care for depression, anxiety, sleep issues, ADHD, and trauma-related conditions.
Dr. Wostrel supervises physician-guided weight loss using tirzepatide, semaglutide, nutraceuticals, medically supervised fasting, and hormonal options. He takes a root-cause approach, working to identify the metabolic and hormonal drivers behind weight gain before designing a plan.
Yes. Dr. Wostrel provides mental health support for conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and screen addiction. He approaches mental and emotional health through a root-cause and trauma-informed lens, exploring how physical and lifestyle factors contribute to these conditions.
Dr. Wostrel held careers in finance and the oil industry before pursuing medicine. He worked as a high-net-worth financial advisor and then as a wireline engineer during the fracking boom. He later attended Ross University School of Medicine and trained at Kern Medical in California.
Yes. Dr. Wostrel speaks at national conferences on apprenticeship-based physician training. He has also met with lawmakers at the state and federal levels to advocate for reforms to medical education and licensing pathways.
Yes. Dr. Wostrel integrates trauma-informed care into his practice. He recognizes the physical effects of trauma and addresses them as part of a comprehensive approach to chronic conditions and mental health.
Yes. Dr. Wostrel orders advanced blood panels, insulin resistance screening, thyroid and adrenal function testing, and sex hormone analysis. He uses these tools to identify underlying causes of fatigue, weight gain, and chronic symptoms.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026