Dr. Vincent M. Pedre is the medical director of Pedre Integrative Health, founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness, and a functional medicine-certified practitioner in private practice in New York City since 2004. He is also certified in yoga and medical acupuncture, as well as the Chief Medical Officer of United Naturals. As Spanish-speaking faculty for The Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr. Pedre has taught the AFMCP in Spanish in Lima, Peru, as well as an introduction to functional medicine in Mexico City. He believes the gut is the gateway to excellent health. As the bestselling author of Happy Gut-The Cleansing Program To Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy and Eliminate Pain, he has helped thousands of people worldwide resolve digestive and gut-related health issues to regain their well-being.

As a board-certified internist with a thriving practice in Manhattan, Dr. Pedre is a sought-after speaker and writer on integrative and functional medicine. He has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show and Sirius XM Radio’s “Doctor Radio” show, and has guest blogged on Ecomii and Yahoo! Green, Yahoo!’s leading wellness blog platform. Dr. Pedre is a frequent author on MindBodyGreen and a major contributor to the MBG Revitalize Event; he has become a Key Opinion Leader in the area of Gastrointestinal Health. As a medical doctor who went through his fair share of GI issues, he helps countless patients find the root cause of their digestive problems and take back their health through nutrition and lifestyle changes.