Dr. Susan WilderMD, IFMCP, DABFM
at LifeScape Premier — Scottsdale, AZ
About
Dr. Susan Wilder earned her medical degree from The George Washington University and completed her family medicine residency as a commissioned Air Force officer at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. She is board certified in family medicine and a certified functional medicine practitioner.
Dr. Wilder founded LifeScape Premier in 2003 after serving as faculty at Mayo Clinic, where she created its Family Medicine residency program and served as its first Director of Clinical Genomics Education. Concierge Medicine Today lists her among only 21 Top Doctors in Concierge Medicine nationally. LifeScape delivers concierge, functional, and integrative medicine from its Scottsdale location.
Education & Training
Medical School
The George Washington University
Residency
Family Medicine residency, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland (U.S. Air Force)
Additional Training
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP), Institute for Functional Medicine; former faculty at Mayo Clinic; first Director of Clinical Genomics Education at Mayo Clinic
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wilder right for?
Dr. Wilder works well with adults who want a thorough, whole-health approach to primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions alongside wellness goals benefit from her integrative methods. She suits those who want diagnostics that go beyond standard labs, including micronutrient and cognitive assessments. Patients who value a long-term relationship with a single, highly credentialed physician find her practice a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wilder practices family medicine with a functional and integrative approach. She combines conventional primary care with tools like BrainSpan assessments and SpectraCell micronutrient testing. Her care model addresses root causes alongside day-to-day health management.
Yes, Dr. Wilder holds board certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine. She also holds certification as a functional medicine practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Wilder earned her medical degree from The George Washington University. She completed her family medicine residency as a commissioned Air Force officer at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. She later joined Mayo Clinic as faculty and created its Family Medicine residency program.
Dr. Wilder treats a broad range of conditions through family and functional medicine. Her focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, and metabolic and nutritional health. She uses advanced diagnostics to identify underlying imbalances that standard workups may miss.
Dr. Wilder integrates functional medicine alongside conventional family medicine. She uses specialized tools like SpectraCell micronutrient testing and BrainSpan cognitive assessments to build a detailed picture of each patient's health. Her training at Mayo Clinic and certification in functional medicine inform a practice that goes well beyond routine care.
Yes. Concierge Medicine Today lists Dr. Wilder among only 21 Top Doctors in Concierge Medicine nationally. Phoenix Magazine has also recognized LifeScape Premier on its Top Doctors list.
Yes. Dr. Wilder's practice at LifeScape Premier includes nutrition services and fitness programs as part of a whole-health model. Patients access these resources within the same practice setting as their primary care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026
