About Dr. Bronner

Dr. Bronner Handwerger NMD is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor. He is an expert in the field of Preventive and Integrative Medicine and his focus is on endocrinology and regenerative orthopedics. His patients affectionately call him "DocBron".

DocBron treats many professional NFL, MLB, and Olympic athletes using state of the art regenerative therapies. He has been using regenerative modalities including platelet-rich plasma and other state of the art therapies to treat and help heal patients' injuries both acute and chronic and maximize performance.

He provides complete comprehensive family health care. He is an expert in the use of natural, non-toxic nutraceuticals for many common conditions. He has a great deal of experience with interactions between pharmaceutical drugs, nutrients, and herbs, and assures that the program that you may be on is safe and personalized for you.

With over 3,000 five-star reviews and 20 years of experience, he has been able to help patients from all over the world.

Holding an academic post, he was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, where he earned his 4-year medical degree and taught endocrinology and clinical diagnosis at the medical school.


He is a member of the American Association of Anti-Aging Medicine, American College for Advancement in Medicine, and a preceptor location for medical students at Bastyr University School of Naturopathic Medicine. He lectures extensively on various health-related topics.


Utilizing genetic and functional medicine testing he can reveal risk factors long before they ever become apparent. This way, many people can modify lifestyle and nutrient intake to make beneficial and lasting changes, and avoid ever becoming sick. His unique approach to understanding the underlying cause of his patients' problems sheds new light for many and helps them to find solutions.

He focuses on finding the root cause of illness and is committed to being a patient advocate in the journey toward optimal health for each and every patient. He believes in “first doing no harm,” “the healing power of nature," and “less is more” as he educates his patients so they can make informed decisions regarding their health care and whole-body health.

Areas of Expertise:
Preventive and integrative medicine, endocrinology, and regenerative orthopedics.


Education:
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine 4 year degree: University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Memberships:
The American Association of Anti-Aging Medicine
The American College for Advancement in Medicine
The Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
California Naturopathic Doctors Association

Academic Affiliations:
Bastyr University School of Naturopathic Medicine
The Institute For Human Individuality at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine