Our Approach to Functional Medicine

Our Medical Team

Dr. Anthony P Azar, MD

Board Certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine

Dr. Anthony P. Azar has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and specializes in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, as well as General Integrative Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, and has held certifications with the American Board of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of General Practice.

Dr. Azar is a former research assistant at the Rockefeller University in New York City and has published, along with collaborators, in the field of neuroscience with special emphasis on the physiology of nutrition and brain function. At Optimum Wellness Medical New York, we provide high quality medical evaluation and treatment for all patients with acute and chronic illnesses.

With the most extensive testing, Dr. Azar will search for the root cause of your symptoms, finally giving you the answer you’ve been searching for. No band-aid cover ups here!

Professional Memberships

• American College of Emergency Physicians

• American Academy of Emergency Medicine

• New York County Medical Society

• American Academy of General Physicians

• New York Academy of Sciences

• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Awards & Publications

• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Fellowship in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine

• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Care

Functional & Nutritional Medicine Specialist | Regenerative Wellness Practitioner

Dr. Yao brings over 20 years of dedicated experience to the fields of functional medicine, nutritional science, and regenerative wellness. He masterfully integrates advanced natural healing principles with evidence-informed clinical knowledge to optimize metabolic balance, cellular vitality, and long-term well-being.

He specializes in individualized, non-invasive wellness therapies—including precision IV nutrient infusions, high-dose vitamin C protocols (as clinically appropriate), Ozone Therapy (MAH), NAD+ metabolic support, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. His clinical approach emphasizes optimizing detoxification pathways, cellular repair, and lifestyle medicine to help individuals enhance overall resilience and vitality.

Dr. Yao also provides specialized supportive care and nutrition-focused wellness guidance for individuals navigating cancer recovery, ensuring all protocols complement the treatment plans established by their primary oncology teams.

Education & Certifications

• University of South Florida, School of Medicine

• Fellow, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)

• Certified in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, United States

• Licensed National Nutrition Specialist, United States

• Advanced Clinical Training in Functional Medicine, Detoxification, and IV Nutrient Therapy

Clinical Experience Dr. Yao’s extensive clinical background includes serving in high-acuity environments at New York’s premier medical institutions:

• Emergency Care at Lower Manhattan Hospital of Cornell, New York

• Emergency Care at NYU Hospital, New York

• Subacute Care at North Shore University Hospital, Long Island

This rigorous background in acute care, combined with deep expertise in functional wellness, allows Dr. Yao to provide a safety-focused and clinically grounded approach to wellness optimization at Optimum Wellness.

Professional Focus

• Advanced Nutrient Therapy & Metabolic Support

• High-Dose Vitamin C & Immune Protocols

• Ozone Therapy (MAH) & Oxygenation

• NAD+ Cellular Infusion Programs

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

• Nutrition Optimization & Functional Lifestyle Medicine

• Supportive Wellness Guidance for Oncology Patients

Certified in Anti-Aging and

Regenerative Medicine

Licensed National

Nutrition Specialist

Dr. Tse Hwa Yao, DMSc, MPA, CNS