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Functional Medicine Experts in Florence
Florence — Firenze — is home to one of Italy's rare IFM-certified Functional Medicine practitioners. Against the backdrop of Tuscany's food culture and natural healthcare heritage, the city is a growing centre for integrative, root-cause medicine that goes far beyond symptom management. Whether you are dealing with chronic fatigue, metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, autoimmune conditions, or simply want to optimise long-term performance, Florence's functional medicine specialists offer a personalised, evidence-based approach tailored to you.
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Functional Medicine in Florence
Florence sits at an unusual crossroads: a city synonymous with Renaissance art and Mediterranean cuisine, yet home to world-class medical infrastructure including Careggi University Hospital and the University of Florence's Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. This academic environment has fostered a growing community of integrative practitioners who combine conventional European medicine with the systems-biology framework of Functional Medicine. At the forefront is Dr. Mike Tabone MD FMCP-M, who operates Sotogard Medical at Via Porta Rossa — steps from the historic centre. Dr. Tabone brings a genuinely international profile to Florentine medicine: licensed in the UK, Switzerland, and Italy, and certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) in the United States. His practice draws on seven IFM advanced modules — spanning cardiometabolic health, gut & microbiome, bioenergetics, hormones, immunology, and environmental medicine — to build personalised care plans that address root causes rather than symptoms. Florence's Mediterranean food culture, emphasis on seasonal eating, and access to pristine outdoor environments make it an ideal setting for the lifestyle-integrated approach that defines Functional Medicine at its best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an IFM-certified Functional Medicine doctor in Florence, Italy?
Yes. Dr. Mike Tabone, MD FMCP-M MSc Rheum MSc SESM, practices at Sotogard Medical in Florence (1, Via Porta Rossa, Farmacia Molteni). He holds the IFM FMCP-M certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine and is licensed to practise medicine in Italy, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.
What conditions does a Functional Medicine doctor in Florence treat?
Functional Medicine practitioners in Florence address a wide range of conditions through root-cause analysis: chronic fatigue, gut disorders (IBS, SIBO, dysbiosis), autoimmune disease, thyroid and adrenal dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, cardiometabolic risk, food sensitivities, mental health, and chronic pain. Treatment integrates advanced diagnostics, nutritional medicine, botanical therapies, and lifestyle modification.
Can I see a Functional Medicine doctor in Florence online?
Dr. Tabone at Sotogard Medical offers hybrid consultations — both in-person at the Florence clinic and online for patients who prefer remote care. This is particularly helpful for follow-up appointments or for patients travelling from other parts of Italy or abroad.
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