La Jolla Functional Medicine Clinic offers personalized, physician-guided, lab-based functional medicine care in La Jolla, California. Led by Dr. Danielle Douglas, MD — a certified practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and voted Favorite of La Jolla in the 2024 La Jolla Light Reader's poll — the clinic goes far beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of illness. From hormonal imbalances and digestive disorders to autoimmune conditions and metabolic dysfunction, Dr. Douglas designs individualized treatment plans backed by comprehensive lab analysis, evidence-based medicine, and an integrative approach that combines conventional and functional therapies.

About the Physician

Dr. Danielle Douglas, MD, is a physician certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the gold standard for functional medicine training in the United States. She brings deep expertise in hormone health, metabolic medicine, gut health, and the prevention of chronic disease. Dr. Douglas takes time with each patient to understand their full health history, lifestyle, and goals — then develops a plan that integrates therapeutic nutrition, botanical and pharmaceutical medicines, specialized lab testing, stress management, and targeted supplementation. Her approach is particularly effective for complex presentations where conventional medicine has reached its limits, and her patients consistently credit her with finally identifying the root causes behind years of persistent symptoms.

Services Offered

• Hormonal Health & Balance — Evaluation and treatment of hormone-driven conditions including perimenopause, menopause, PMS, irregular cycles, PCOS, adrenal dysfunction, low testosterone, and infertility — using lab-based protocols tailored to each patient.
• Metabolic Medicine & Weight Management — Comprehensive assessment and treatment of insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and weight loss resistance using dietary, lifestyle, and pharmaceutical interventions.
• Gut Health & Digestive Disorders — Root-cause investigation of IBS, bloating, SIBO, leaky gut, and other digestive conditions using advanced GI lab testing and targeted therapeutic protocols.
• Autoimmune Conditions — Integrative management of autoimmune disease through identification of environmental triggers, gut-immune dysfunction, and hormonal drivers — paired with anti-inflammatory lifestyle and nutritional strategies.
• Comprehensive Lab Testing — Advanced functional lab panels including hormone profiles, micronutrient analysis, inflammatory markers, genetic testing, and gut microbiome assessment.
• Therapeutic Nutrition & Detox Programs — Personalized anti-inflammatory, elimination, and therapeutic dietary programs designed to reduce chronic disease risk and improve metabolic function.
• Nutritional Supplements & Botanicals — Evidence-based supplementation plans using pharmaceutical-grade products and botanical medicines tailored to individual lab results and health goals.
• Stress Management & Sleep Optimization — Integrative strategies to address chronic stress, adrenal fatigue, cortisol dysregulation, and sleep disturbances contributing to hormonal and metabolic imbalance.

What to Expect

La Jolla Functional Medicine Clinic is located in La Jolla, California. Dr. Douglas offers initial consultations and comprehensive follow-up care to patients seeking a deeper level of investigation and personalized functional medicine treatment. To learn more or schedule a consultation, visit lajollafunctionalmedicineclinic.com.