Stephen Dahmer, MD

In his dual role as director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and a practicing physician, Dr. Dahmer is unwavering in his commitment to pioneering new standards in compassionate, patient-centered care through research, teaching and clinical practice. Dr. Dahmer’s dedication to reshaping health care has taken him across the globe, from the favelas of Brazil and the Maori communities in New Zealand to service as a hospitalist on the Navajo Nation in Arizona.
 
His distinguished career has included academic and clinical roles at institutions such as Mount Sinai School of Medicine, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the University of Arizona. He is triple board-certified in family, integrative and lifestyle medicine.

Throughout his journey, Dr. Dahmer has held influential positions, including lead physician at Iora Health, chief medical officer at Goodness Growth and founding primary care physician at Sana Care. His research focuses on uncovering the real-world outcomes of integrative therapies and the healing potential of medicinal plants, driving forward a vision of health care centered on whole-person health that nurtures and inspires both practitioners and patients.