Dr. Paul LynnMD

Preventive Medicine

at San Francisco Preventive Medical Group — San Francisco, CA

About

Dr. Paul Lynn earned his medical degree from Louisiana State School of Medicine in 1967 and completed his internship at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He went on to serve as a Naval Medical Officer and Marine Combat Battalion Surgeon with the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam. The military awarded him the Combat Action Medal and the South Vietnam Cross of Gallantry for his service. After Vietnam, he practiced as a medical missionary at the Benedictine Monastery of Esquipulas in Guatemala, then worked as an emergency room physician.

A year spent in Paris introduced him to natural medicine and redirected his entire career. He holds fellowships in the International College of Applied Nutrition and the International Academy of Preventive Medicine. He also pursued additional training in Naturopathic Medicine. Pioneers including Drs. Linus Pauling, John Christopher, and Bernard Jensen served as his mentors. He has administered Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy protocols since 1985. He served on the Board of Directors of ACAM and helped develop teaching protocols for chelation therapy. In 1991, the Philippines invited him to share his expertise, and he helped launch the first Holistic Preventive Medical Centers in Hong Kong and the Philippines. He later shared the stage with Dr. Mehmet Oz at the Create Your Future Summit 2014. Dr. Lynn developed the Four Cornerstones of Health anti-aging framework and focuses his clinical work on hormone replacement, heart disease prevention, thyroid disease, Alzheimer's prevention, chelation therapy, and metabolic alkalinity.

Education & Training

Medical School

Louisiana State School of Medicine, MD (1967)

Residency

Internship, Charity Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana

Fellowship

Fellow, International College of Applied Nutrition; Fellow, International Academy of Preventive Medicine

Additional Training

Additional training in Naturopathic Medicine

Certifications

Fellow, International College of Applied Nutrition
Fellow, International Academy of Preventive Medicine

Conditions Treated

heart disease
thyroid disease
hormonal imbalances
Alzheimer's disease (prevention)
metabolic disorders
chronic conditions
autoimmune conditions

Who is Dr. Lynn right for?

Dr. Lynn is a strong fit for adults seeking a comprehensive, integrative approach to health and longevity. Patients managing chronic conditions such as thyroid disease, heart disease risk, or hormonal imbalances benefit from his depth of experience. He works well with patients interested in Alzheimer's prevention, metabolic health, and natural detoxification. Those who want advanced therapies like chelation, ozone, or IV nutrient infusions alongside conventional diagnostics will find a full clinical menu here. Patients travel from across the country and internationally to work with him.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Lynn focuses on hormone replacement, heart disease prevention, thyroid disease, Alzheimer's prevention, chelation therapy, and metabolic alkalinity. He also addresses chronic conditions through functional and integrative medicine frameworks. His Four Cornerstones of Health guides his anti-aging and longevity work.

Dr. Lynn offers IV Nutrient Infusion Therapy, Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Chelation Therapy, Medical Ozone Therapy, Ketamine IV Therapy, and Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation (EBOO). He also provides LDA Low Dose Antigen Immunotherapy, PRP Microneedling, and Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT). This breadth of therapies reflects his decades of training in integrative and naturopathic medicine.

Dr. Lynn has practiced integrative medicine for more than 30 years. He established San Francisco Preventive Medical Group as the first center in the city to deliver integrated medical care. He has administered Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy protocols since 1985.

Dr. Lynn earned his MD from Louisiana State School of Medicine in 1967. He holds fellowships in the International College of Applied Nutrition and the International Academy of Preventive Medicine. He also completed additional training in Naturopathic Medicine.

Yes, Dr. Lynn has extensive experience in chelation therapy. He served on the Board of Directors of ACAM and helped develop teaching protocols for chelation therapy. He has used this therapy in his clinical practice for decades.

Dr. Lynn developed the Four Cornerstones of Health as a clinical framework for guiding anti-aging and longevity care. It informs how he approaches each patient's overall health strategy. This framework draws on his training in preventive, functional, and naturopathic medicine.

Yes, patients travel from across the San Francisco Bay Area and from around the world to see Dr. Lynn. His decades of experience and breadth of advanced therapies attract patients with complex or chronic health concerns seeking integrative solutions.

Dr. Lynn served as a Naval Medical Officer and Marine Combat Battalion Surgeon with the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam. He later worked as a medical missionary in Guatemala and as an emergency room physician. A year in Paris introduced him to natural medicine and redirected his career toward integrative and preventive care.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026