IMG of Irvine

Felice Gersh
About Dr. Gersh

After receiving my medical degree from the USC School of Medicine, I studied Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles, where I was awarded the CREOG award as the top resident every year. Soon after graduating I became Board-Certified, and over the following years as a practicing OB/GYN, I developed a unique take on women’s healthcare.

From the beginning of my career, my approach to medicine has been inclusive, which is why I have always incorporated treatments rarely found within the confines of conventional American medicine.

I followed my interest in holistic approaches to healing, and graduated from the two-year Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.

My primary job is Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, which focuses on understanding women’s innate physical and emotional make-up. Through my research, using state-of-the-art procedures and technology, I have come to understand that women have an internal natural rhythm.

This rhythm is affected by hormones, namely estrogen, and may be kept in balance through both conventional and holistic treatments. While pharmaceuticals deal with symptoms, they can also disrupt the body’s natural ability to heal and affect women’s reproductive functions.

At the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, we help our patients understand what drugs can and can’t do for the body to enable them to take control of their health.

Outside of my practice, I speak at various lectures, host webinars and appear on numerous podcasts. I’m a prolific writer on numerous topics relevant to women’s health.

I am also currently writing my first book, on PCOS, which is due to be released in the fall. My goal is to provide the very best care for my patients, using every tool available, and to teach doctors around the world about the importance of creating a healthy environment within the female body.

I’m very proud to have been recognised for my work. I have been awarded the Orange County Medical Association’s ‘Physician of the Year’ Award for the last 13 years consecutively, and Southern California’s ‘SuperDoctor’ Award for the last several years.

In my role as a physician teacher, I served as Assistant Clinical Professor of OB/GYN at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years, for which I was awarded the Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award.

I also serve my medical community, and have been active in organized medicine; I have served on the Legislative Committee at the Orange County Medical Association and as a delegate to the California Medical Association numerous times.

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Perhaps you`ve heard of shilajit?

I was happy to contribute to this article by @mdlinx on shilajit, a sticky organic mineral compound that has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine and which is now becoming popular in the west. Because the exact contents of the shilajit vary depending on where it`s sourced, it`s not really one thing and without proper purification, it can contain heavy metals, mycotoxins, and other dangerous substances.

I don`t discount that people have been helped by it, but it is hard to say exactly what "it" is and what elements in the shilajit that they took were helpful.

I am watching for studies with interest and hoping that useful elements can be identified and produced in safe, sustainable ways. But at this time, I do not recommend shilajit as a health product.

If you want to improve your mental clarity, sexual function, and/or sexual response, there are much safer, well-studied supplements to choose from.

Read the full article here:
https://www.mdlinx.com/article/your-patients-are-using-shilajit-to-enhance-mental-clarity-and-improve-their-sex-life/3aZe2gOnmDz3vA4rb3PjxH
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Dr Gersh discusses what physiological hormone regimens are for menopausal women ...

Perimenopause is a period of increasing hormonal deficiencies. Many women experience the beginning of menopause symptoms. And most women see negative changes in health and metabolism that set the stage for future onset of diseases of aging. It`s the hormones.

To learn more, please check out my talk,
Starting hormones in perimenopause: why and how you should supplement
https://youtu.be/zwqd4D0XOjk
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Hormonal birth control isn’t my go-to for women in perimenopause, but in some cases, it absolutely is the best option.

To learn more, please check out my talk,
Starting hormones in perimenopause: why and how you should supplement
https://youtu.be/zwqd4D0XOjk
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#menopause #perimenopause #hormones #HRT #bHRT #womenshealth #longevity #womenshormones
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Perimenopause, the years leading up to the official menopause, are defined by changes in hormones, whether or not these changes are accompanied by significant symptoms. With or without obvious symptoms, hormone levels are trending downward, even if they fluctuate dramatically. The trend is always downward. It’s about the the hormones.

To learn more, please check out my talk,
Starting hormones in perimenopause: why and how you should supplement
https://youtu.be/zwqd4D0XOjk
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#menopause #perimenopause #hormones #HRT #bHRT #womenshealth #longevity #womenshormones
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Felice Gersh M.D.
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Here are a few of the integrative therapies that we are proud to offer in conjunction with conventional medical therapies and pharmaceuticals.

  • IV therapy
  • Fasting, including the ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet
  • Therapeutic use of cannabis, hemp, and CBD
  • Nutraceuticals
  • PRP (platelet-rich plasma)
  • LED light therapies
  • Far Infrared Sauna
  • HeartMath biofeedback system for emotional health and stress reduction
  • Essential oils/Aromatherapy
  • Breath work
  • Therapeutic massage
  • Guided imagery
  • Nutritional therapies and menu planning
  • Herbal therapies
  • Body composition analysis and interpretation
  • Fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, and exercise classes
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In this revolutionary book on one of the most common disorders to affect women, Dr. Felice Gersh offers simple and effective steps to living with PCOS, drawing on her vast experience as a gynecologist, obstetrician and expert in integrative medicine, and her own struggle with the disorder.

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