Dr. Matthew AbendrothDO, ABFM, ABLM, ABOIM, FMCP-M

Dr. Abendroth treats a broad range of adult conditions, with a particular focus on metabolic and hormonal health. His patient panel includes people managing osteoporosis, osteopenia, low testosterone, perimenopause, menopause, thyroid disorders, PCOS, fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease risk, hypertension, lipid disorders, and early cognitive decline. He also focuses on chronic disease prevention and proactive longevity planning.

Yes. Dr. Abendroth holds four board certifications. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Board of Integrative Medicine, and the International Board of Functional Medicine. This combination of certifications reflects his integrative, root-cause approach to patient care.

Dr. Abendroth earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Iowa Lutheran Family Medicine in Des Moines. He then completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson, and pursued additional training through The Institute for Functional Medicine.

Yes. Dr. Abendroth regularly treats both men and women for hormone optimization. He manages male testosterone therapy, as well as perimenopause, menopause, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women. He also addresses related hormonal conditions including thyroid disorders and PCOS.

No. Dr. Abendroth does not use hormone pellets. He considers them invasive, non-adjustable, and associated with a higher risk of adverse effects. He uses other delivery methods that allow for precise, individualized dose adjustments based on how each patient responds.

Dr. Abendroth uses tirzepatide, a dual GLP-1 and GIP agonist, as part of his weight loss program. He monitors patients with DEXA scanning to track changes in muscle mass versus fat loss during treatment. His approach addresses weight as part of a broader metabolic picture, including insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and hormonal health.

Dr. Abendroth takes bone health seriously, including in younger adults. He personally diagnosed his own osteoporosis at age 38 using DEXA and reversed it through a multi-pronged treatment plan. His practice uses an in-office Hologic DEXA scanner to screen patients well before traditional insurance thresholds, allowing earlier intervention when it matters most.

Dr. Abendroth practiced family medicine at UnityPoint Clinic in Urbandale, Iowa, before founding his own Direct Primary Care clinic, Sana Vita Health. He also co-founded Highland Provider Staffing and continues to work as an Emergency Medicine physician and hospitalist at critical access hospitals across Iowa. That breadth of experience informs his proactive, prevention-first approach to medicine.

Dr. Abendroth does not prescribe opiates or benzodiazepines for daily, continuous use. He will manage acute pain when clinically appropriate, such as following an injury, but he does not provide ongoing chronic pain management with opioids or daily benzodiazepine therapy.