Chris Seitz, MD

Dr. Chris Seitz is the co-founder, CEO, and Chief Medical Officer of Guardian Medical Direction. He is a board-certified Emergency Physician licensed in all 50 states and has extensive expertise in functional medicine. Dr. Seitz also serves as the Board Chair for the American IV Association’s Scientific Advisory Board, where he provides leadership on advancing IV therapy practices and research.
Beyond GuardianMD, Dr. Seitz plays a pivotal role as a fractional Chief Medical Officer for various digital health startups and a laboratory company, driving innovation and clinical excellence in healthcare technology and services.
Residing in metro Detroit with his wife and three children, Dr. Seitz is passionate about empowering healthcare providers through the GuardianMD platform. GuardianMD offers critical oversight and compliance tools to enable providers to launch and scale their own practices, enhancing patient access to care across the United States.
Session
Functional Medicine Principles: Adopting and Implementing a Functional Medicine Framework into your Day-to-Day Clinical Work
Description
Explore how functional medicine principles can transform your daily clinical practice by addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. In this dynamic session, you’ll learn practical strategies to incorporate a functional medicine framework into your patient care—enhancing outcomes, supporting holistic health, and empowering patients on their wellness journeys. Discover how a deeper understanding of lifestyle, nutrition, and systems biology can enrich your role, helping you make a lasting impact on each patient’s health. Get ready to breathe new life into your clinical work with functional medicine tools and insights!