I am a board-certified orthopedic trauma surgeon that started a virtual functional medicine practice to help assist people to reach their health goals. Over the past 10 years working in the hospital, I have recognized a health decline in the patient population, despite all of our advancing science and technology. It is my mission to help restore health to engaged patients and avoid medication, if possible. Optimizing nutritional status and lifestyle modifications should be the first-line discussion between physicians and patients. When the root cause of the disease is addressed, medication will be rarely required.