Our Approach to Functional Medicine

Our Medical Team

Dr. Anthony P Azar, MD

Board Certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine

Dr. Anthony P. Azar has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and specializes in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, as well as General Integrative Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, and has held certifications with the American Board of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of General Practice.

Dr. Azar is a former research assistant at the Rockefeller University in New York City and has published, along with collaborators, in the field of neuroscience with special emphasis on the physiology of nutrition and brain function. At Optimum Wellness Medical New York, we provide high quality medical evaluation and treatment for all patients with acute and chronic illnesses.

With the most extensive testing, Dr. Azar will search for the root cause of your symptoms, finally giving you the answer you’ve been searching for. No band-aid cover ups here!

Professional Memberships

• American College of Emergency Physicians

• American Academy of Emergency Medicine

• New York County Medical Society

• American Academy of General Physicians

• New York Academy of Sciences

• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Awards & Publications

• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Fellowship in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine

• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Care

Functional & Nutritional Medicine Specialist | Regenerative Wellness Practitioner

Functional Medicine & Integrative Health Expert
Specialist in Nutritional Science and Regenerative Wellness

Dr. Yao has over 20 years of experience in functional medicine, nutrition science, and regenerative wellness. He integrates natural healing principles with evidence-informed medical knowledge to support metabolic balance, cellular vitality, and long-term well-being.

He specializes in individualized, non-invasive wellness therapies—including advanced IV nutrient infusions, high-dose vitamin C (as medically appropriate), ozone therapy (MAH), NAD+ metabolic support, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. His approach emphasizes optimizing nutrition, detoxification pathways, cellular repair, and lifestyle balance to help individuals enhance vitality and overall wellness.

He also provides supportive care and nutrition-focused wellness guidance for cancer patients, complementing the treatment plans established by their oncology team.

Education

• University of South Florida, School of Medicine

• Certified in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, United States

• Fellow, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)

• Licensed National Nutrition Specialist, United States

• Advanced Training in Functional Medicine, Detoxification, and IV Nutrient Therapy
  

Clinical Experience

Dr. Yao’s clinical experience spans multiple areas of patient care, including:

• Emergency Care at Lower Manhattan Hospital of Cornell, New York

• Emergency Care at NYU Hospital, New York

• Subacute Care at North Shore University Hospital, Long Island

His background in acute care medicine, combined with his expertise in functional and nutritional wellness, allows him to bring a clinically grounded and safety-focused approach to wellness optimization at Optimum Wellness.

Professional Focus

• Nutrient Therapy & Metabolic Support

• High-Dose Vitamin C Protocols

• Ozone Therapy (MAH)

• NAD+ Infusion Programs

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

• Nutrition Optimization & Lifestyle Medicine

• Personalized Functional Wellness Programs

• Supportive care for cancer patients

Dr. Yao is known for bridging modern medical science with natural, lifestyle-based wellness strategies, creating individualized programs that support long-term health, vitality, and resilience.

Dr. Yao is known for bridging modern medical science with natural, lifestyle-based wellness strategies, creating individualized programs that support long-term health, vitality, and resilience.

Certified in Anti-Aging and

Regenerative Medicine

Licensed National

Nutrition Specialist

Dr. Tse Hwa Yao, DMSc, MPA, CNS