MATT BURKE
SPEC IA L A DVE RT ISI NG SEC T ION
Emerald Coast Functional Family Medicine Peter Kozlowski, M.D.
MEDICAL PROFILES
Tell us about your background and what made you want to pursue this career. I had an interest in medicine because my parents are physicians. I was further pushed in that direction after my closest friend passed away during our senior year of college. She was diagnosed with lupus and died three months later. I was introduced to functional medicine during my intern year of family medicine residency. We had a doctor who took an “alternative” approach to his patients. I sat and talked to him in the call room one Saturday afternoon, and my outlook on medicine changed forever. Expanding my education, I was invited to be part of the medical consult team at the Chopra Center in Carlsbad. My pursuit in this career has continued because of the results that are produced. There is no greater joy than helping others. Who is functional family medicine for? It’s for everyone, whether you have been battling a chronic disease or are considered to be in good health but want to optimize your well-being. We use the latest medical research to develop personalized care for each patient based on his or her unique environment, lifestyle and genes. While I do believe in using conventional pharmaceuticals when
indicated, I disagree with using pills as a solution to cover up symptoms without identifying the underlying problem. By identifying and treating underlying causes such as toxins, allergens, infections, nutrition and lifestyle, we embark with our patient on a journey back to health. What services do you offer? Food sensitivity testing, functional medicine consults, healthy aging, hormone replacement therapy, medical detox, nutrition, prenatal care, primary care, pediatrics, second opinions and specialized testing. What is the goal of your practice? Our goal is to be a trusted place where the community can come for health and education. I want to build long-lasting relationships with the local community and a reputation for the Emerald Coast as a health-conscious and forwardthinking destination. What is your favorite part of your job? Connection. Connecting with my patients, their families and their lives. Seeing patients walk out of the office informed and with the tools to take their health back into their own hands.
CONTACT: 2010 Lewis Turner Blvd., Fort Walton Beach | (850) 830-7517 | dockoz.com | contact@ dockoz.com
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