Dr. Steven HorvitzD.O., ABAARM, FAAMM
Family Medicine
at Institute for Medical Wellness — Moorestown, NJ
About
Dr. Steven Horvitz, DO, graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991 and completed his Family Practice residency with board certification in 1994. He spent nearly a decade in solo private practice before founding the Institute for Medical Wellness in 2008. In 2019, he earned board certification and fellowship status through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, adding formal credentials in anti-aging and regenerative medicine to his clinical foundation.
Dr. Horvitz has practiced a blend of traditional and holistic care throughout his career. He is passionate about metabolic health, nutritional medicine, root cause analysis, and reversing chronic disease through diet and lifestyle. His clinical interests include low-carbohydrate, ketogenic, and carnivore approaches, low-dose naltrexone, gut health, hormonal balance, and IntellxDNA genetic evaluations. He serves on the Nutrita Board of Advisors and holds memberships in A4M, AAPS, and the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. His father inspired him to enter medicine with a commitment to comprehensive, quality care. Dr. Horvitz writes the Substack blog Common Sense Health and Wellness, covering nutrition, metabolic health, and functional medicine topics.
Education & Training
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O., 1991)
Residency
Family Practice Residency (completed 1994)
Fellowship
Fellowship, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (completed 2019)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Horvitz right for?
Dr. Horvitz is a strong fit for adults and adolescents aged 12 and older who want to address the root causes of chronic conditions. Patients struggling with metabolic issues, hormonal imbalances, gut problems, or weight management benefit from his functional approach. Those interested in reducing or eliminating medications through lifestyle and nutrition will find his deprescribing focus valuable. Patients who want detailed biomarker testing and personalized wellness plans are well suited to his Advanced Wellness Testing program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Horvitz focuses on metabolic health, chronic disease reversal, hormonal imbalances, gut health, and weight loss. He also evaluates and manages nutritional deficiencies, inflammatory conditions, and cardiovascular risk. His functional approach seeks the root cause of illness rather than managing symptoms alone.
Dr. Horvitz traces most chronic conditions back to imbalances in four key systems: metabolic, immune/inflammatory, nutritional, and hormonal. He uses advanced biomarker testing to identify those imbalances, then guides patients through nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Where possible, he works to reduce or eliminate medications as patients regain their health.
Yes. Dr. Horvitz holds board certification in Family Practice, earned in 1994 after completing his residency. He also holds board certification from the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and fellowship status with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, both earned in 2019.
Dr. Horvitz graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. He completed his Family Practice residency and earned board certification in 1994. In 2019, he completed a fellowship through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Horvitz incorporates IntellxDNA genetic evaluations into his clinical work. These evaluations help him personalize nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations based on each patient's genetic profile.
Dr. Horvitz has deep clinical interest in low-carbohydrate, ketogenic, and carnivore dietary approaches. He uses these frameworks alongside nutritional counseling to help patients address metabolic health, weight loss, and chronic disease reversal.
Yes, deprescribing is a core part of Dr. Horvitz's practice. As patients restore their health through nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted interventions, he works with them to reduce or eliminate medications where clinically appropriate.
Dr. Horvitz holds memberships in the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS), and the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. He also serves on the Nutrita Board of Advisors.
Dr. Horvitz sees patients aged 12 and older. His background in family medicine allows him to care for adolescents, adults, and older patients across a wide range of health concerns.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026

