Bio

“I will forever be grateful to Dr. Hedberg.  He is indeed an amazing, phenomenal and exceptional physician as well as a truly wonderful person.” -Gloria S.

Dr. Nikolas R. Hedberg has been said to be one of the five most influential doctors in functional medicine today.  He is the author of the book The Thyroid Alternative which is the most anticipated thyroid book ever written set to be released in Fall of 2010.Dr Nik Hedberg Dr. Hedberg speaks at conferences all over the world, has made numerous television and radio appearances and is adjunct faculty at Hawthorn University.  He has been published in newspapers, magazines and in peer-reviewed medical journals.  Doctors from all over the world consult with Dr. Hedberg on difficult-to-treat cases.

Dr. Nikolas R. Hedberg treats patients all over the world through his virtual practice in Asheville, NC.  Patients no longer have to travel long distances to seek his unique services because of the advancements in technology.  Dr. Hedberg can order all of the laboratory diagnostic tests you need no matter where you are in the world. 

Dr. Hedberg completed hospital rotations in the following specialties: family practice, internal medicine, endocrinology, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery and pain management. 

Dr. Hedberg is board certified in internal medicine by the ABCI (American Board of Chiropractic Internists). Only 200 doctors in the world have achieved this training.

"The focus of my education has been to look at the whole body and diligently pursue the underlying cause of your health problem. My experience and ongoing education have led me to incorporate a holistic approach to patient care. By looking at the whole person we can discover underlying causes for health problems and incorporate a treatment plan that includes nutrition, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, herbs and natural hormones."

At the Functional Diagnostic Medical Center we welcome all new patients with a variety of health conditions. The following are conditions that we manage on a daily basis:

  • Thyroid Disorders including Hashimoto's & Grave's Disease
  • Lyme Disease
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Digestive Disorders-IBS, Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis
  • Allergies
  • Women's & Men's Hormones-Bioidentical Hormone Replacement
  • Heavy Metal Toxicity
  • Adrenal Fatigue
  • Women's Health-Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis, PCOS, Fibrocystic Breasts, Infertility
  • Arthritis
  • Detoxification
  • Diabetes
  • Gluten Intolerance/Celiac
  • Fibromyalgia

We are always eager to treat your individual needs. Please feel free to contact us with your own particular health problem.

 

Tracey Fox is Dr. Hedberg’s expert nutritionist who consults with all of our patients who require nutritional counseling. Tracey Tracey Foxbelieves that the foundation of health comes from eating real food based on one’s biochemical individuality. 

She runs a whole foods based teaching kitchen at the Morrison YMCA in Charlotte, NC; where she teaches classes on holistic nutrition.  

Tracey also sees private clients who are interested in improving their health through diet and lifestyle modifications.  She has appeared on many local Charlotte television and radio shows, as well as print media. 

Currently, Tracey is finishing up the Holistic Nutrition Consultant program at Hawthorn University.