Dr. Will Cole

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Ketotarian and Intuitive Fasting. He specializes in investigating the root causes of chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions through personalized nutrition and mind-body medicine. Designed for those seeking a clinical, compassionate approach to healing the gut and balancing hormones through a flexible or keto-alkaline lifestyle.

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Interests

  • Nutrition
  • Functional Medicine

Diet

  • Keto
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Dr. Will Cole

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert and healthcare professional renowned for his clinical focus on the root causes of chronic illness. He is the founder of one of the world's first functional medicine telehealth centers and specializes in investigating underlying factors for autoimmune conditions, thyroid dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain health. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, he consults with patients globally and serves as a health expert and course instructor for major wellness brands such as goop and mindbodygreen.

His mission is to empower individuals to move beyond the "standard care" approach of merely treating symptoms with drugs, instead focusing on the biochemical and hormonal causes of disease. He advocates for the principle of bio-individuality, emphasizing that a personalized functional medicine approach is necessary because a "one-size-fits-all" solution does not exist for optimal health. By combining breakthrough diagnostic testing with lifestyle counseling, he aims to help patients reverse chronic inflammation and reclaim their vitality.

Professional Focus:

  • Functional Telehealth: Pioneering remote consultations to make specialized functional medicine accessible worldwide.
  • Inflammation & Gut Health: Investigating the "gut-brain connection" and identifying food triggers that drive systemic inflammation.
  • Metabolic Flexibility: Teaching strategies such as flexible intermittent fasting to restore metabolic health and find "food peace".
  • Nutritional Advocacy: Promoting plant-forward ketogenic (Ketotarian) and anti-inflammatory dietary protocols.

Education: Earned his doctorate from the Southern California University of Health Sciences (2005–2009).

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