A Glance into Functional Medicine with Dr. Todd Born

A Glance into Functional Medicine with Dr Todd Born

What does it take to build a medical practice that gives you more freedom while helping patients with complex health challenges?

In the inaugural episode of the Purpose Beyond Practice Podcast, host Dipesh Sitaram welcomes Dr. Todd Born, an integrative medicine practitioner with more than 15 years of experience, to explore functional medicine, telehealth, and the business of building a sustainable healthcare practice.

Dr. Born shares his journey from working in a busy, insurance-based medical practice to creating a fully virtual practice that serves patients across the United States and internationally. He explains how this shift has allowed him to spend more time with patients, especially those facing complex chronic illnesses and difficult-to-treat conditions.

The conversation also explores the confusing world of dietary supplements, including how to recognize quality ingredients, why bioavailability matters, and the risks of relying on health advice from social media influencers.

Dipesh and Dr. Born discuss emerging treatments such as peptide and stem cell therapies, examining their potential benefits, the limitations of current research, and why patient safety should always come first.

Beyond clinical care, Dr. Born shares how he has diversified his income through healthcare consulting, business equity, and other revenue streams while maintaining his commitment to patient care and family life.