About
Dr. Robert Yerrington earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, cum laude, from Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa in 1973. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1978. His internship and Family Medicine residency both took place at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, where he served as Chief Resident. Decades later, he pursued a Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine at the University of Southern Florida in Tampa, completing it in 2012.
Dr. Yerrington holds board certifications from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. He built additional expertise in functional, herbal, nutritional, and lifestyle medicine over his career. From 1994 to 2012, he served as a Preceptor at the University of Texas Health Science Center, and he served as Medical Director of NuHope Recovery Center from 2018 to 2019. He belongs to the Texas Medical Association and the Bexar County Medical Society. Outside the office, he enjoys running, biking, swimming, hiking, playing guitar, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Graceland College, Lamoni, IA - Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1973, Cum Laude
Medical School
Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX - Doctorate of Medicine, 1978
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, 1979-1981 (Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, University of Southern Florida, Tampa, FL, 2008-2012
Additional Training
Internship: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, 1978-1979; Additional training in functional, herbal, nutritional and lifestyle medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Yerrington right for?
Dr. Yerrington suits adults who want a physician to evaluate the full picture of their health. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his integrative approach. He works especially well with patients open to natural and lifestyle-based interventions alongside conventional care. Those who value a physician who integrates spirituality and relationships into health assessments will find his philosophy a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Yerrington treats a broad range of conditions, with particular focus on type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He also addresses energy, metabolic health, and chronic disease management through functional and lifestyle medicine approaches.
Dr. Yerrington evaluates each patient by considering genetic predispositions, nutritional and environmental influences, lifestyle, social relationships, past traumas, and spirituality. He draws on training in functional, herbal, nutritional, and lifestyle medicine to build individualized care plans beyond what standard family medicine typically offers.
Yes. Dr. Yerrington holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. These credentials reflect both his foundational training and his advanced specialty in longevity and regenerative care.
Dr. Yerrington completed his medical degree at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and his Family Medicine residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. He later completed a Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine at the University of Southern Florida.
Yes. Dr. Yerrington works with patients to explore natural and lifestyle-based strategies for conditions like hypertension. Patient reviews highlight his ability to help lower blood pressure without medication, using diagnostics and individualized care plans to find the right path for each person.
Yes. Dr. Yerrington served as a Preceptor at the University of Texas Health Science Center from 1994 to 2012, mentoring medical students and residents over nearly two decades. He also served as Medical Director at NuHope Recovery Center from 2018 to 2019.
Dr. Yerrington sees patients himself at every visit. His MDVIP-affiliated practice does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants for patient appointments, so members always work directly with him.
Dr. Yerrington completed a four-year fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine at the University of Southern Florida from 2008 to 2012. He holds board certification in this specialty through the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, which informs his work in longevity, hormone health, and preventive care.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026