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Dr. Frank Lipman
Functional Medicine & Longevity

Specializing in the
art of aging better.

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Dr. Frank Lipman

Dr. Frank Lipman

Physician · Author · Educator

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Meet Dr. Lipman

Longevity and functional medicine pioneer, author, and educator.

Dr. Frank Lipman is a longevity and functional medicine pioneer, author, and educator with more than four decades of clinical experience. His practice is built on a simple conviction: the best medicine pairs the rigor of Western diagnostics with the wisdom of Eastern healing traditions.

His journey began as a young, Western-trained doctor in South Africa. Skeptical of everything outside his training, he changed course after watching traditional healers help patients he could not. That experience opened a door that has never closed. In the decades since, he has become one of functional medicine's most influential voices, helping patients not only live longer, but live better.

He is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including The New Rules of Aging Well and How to Be Well, the founder of the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City, Chief Medical Officer of THE WELL and The Maximum Life, and a Medical Advisor to the Longevity Fund by Clinique La Prairie. A sought-after teacher and speaker, his greatest impact now extends far beyond the clinic, reaching people around the world through his writing.

45+
Years of clinical experience
10,000+
Patients treated
7
Published books
NYT
Bestselling author

Philosophy

It's the ordinary choices we make each day that shape how we age, not the gadgets. Measure, don't obsess, and don't optimize the life out of your life.

Don't lose the joy

Meaning, purpose, and connection do more for your health than any protocol. An ice cream with a grandchild counts.

It's never too late

Start in your 60s, 70s, or even 80s. Patients still build muscle and grow healthier. The earlier you start, the easier it is, but it is never too late.

Wary of the hype

In an age of influencers and medicine sold as just another product, Dr. Lipman remains a sober, discerning voice on what helps and what's noise.

The Throughline

Four decades, always good medicine.

Across the decades, the language changed, from acupuncture to integrative, functional, and longevity medicine, but the mission did not. Every chapter returns to the same idea: care that treats the whole person, prevents disease, and meets each patient where they are. It is both science and art, grounded in trust between doctor and patient.

  1. 1980s

    Traditional

    Inspired in South Africa by traditional healers, then captivated in the South Bronx, treating addiction with acupuncture. The start of a broader medicine.

  2. 1990s

    Integrative

    Founds Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City, blending the science of Western medicine with the wisdom of Chinese medicine to create a more integrative approach to healing.

  3. 2000s

    Functional

    Emerges as a pioneer of functional, root-cause medicine, complementing the integrative approach with personalized care and helping bring both into mainstream healthcare.

  4. Today

    Longevity

    Embraces longevity medicine, using advanced biomarkers, precision diagnostics, and proactive care to optimize healthspan.

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Framework

The Lipman
Longevity Pyramid

Dr. Frank Lipman's blueprint for a longer, healthier life starts with a strong foundation. Master the non-negotiables that longevity depends on, then build strategically from there, ensuring every intervention has a purpose and every layer supports the next.

Foundation
Your longevity must-haves: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress and mental health, and connection and purpose.
Testing
Measure what matters, without obsessing over it. Blood work, genetics, wearables, and body-composition scans to catch problems early and track progress.
Therapies
Reinforcements tuned to your physiology: targeted supplements, hormone optimization, peptides, red light, and strategic medications.
Next-level treatments
Emerging innovations, applied only when they truly add: sauna and cold, hyperbaric oxygen, exosomes, and stem cells. Not everyone needs every therapy.

A note from Dr. Lipman: the latest therapies can be valuable, but they can never replace the daily foundational habits that shape your health.

Learn more about the pyramid here →

To me, this is all just good medicine. Functional, Western, acute care when you need it. It's not either-or.

On good medicine

Living the Practice

A day in Dr. Lipman's life.

Not chasing perfection. Just a commitment to the habits that matter most. In his early 70s, Dr. Lipman practices what he preaches: prioritizing sleep, moving every day, eating well, nurturing relationships, and making room for the simple pleasures that make life worth living. His goal isn't to optimize every moment, but to build the kind of health that lets him live life to the fullest.

Dr. Frank Lipman
“I don't feel old. The window of abuse is just smaller now, so I go to bed earlier, I move every day, I eat well, and I still have the ice cream.”
  1. 5 amWakes early for tea with his wife, Janice
  2. MorningA bike ride or strength training
  3. 11 amBreakfast after a 14–16-hour fast
  4. DaytimeSees patients, reviews the latest research, or writes
  5. EveningA second meal, an early and consistent bedtime
  6. AlwaysTime with his grandson, family, and the things he loves
Blog

News and ideas worth your attention.

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Meet Your Exposome: The Hidden Force That’s Shaping How Fast You AgeFeatured post

Meet Your Exposome: The Hidden Force That’s Shaping How Fast You Age

So, how’s your exposome? You know, the totality of everything outside your body that can impact it, from infectious pathogens and industrial chemicals to diet, exercise, chronic stress, and even loneliness. Whether we think about it or not, together, these exposures leave a measurable biological footprint that can influence how we age and our risk for chronic disease. New research suggests that this collection of everyday exposures may have a greater impact on longevity than the genetic risks we inherit. The message is both sobering and empowering: while we can't change the genes we were born with, many of the most important influences on our health are within our control. Here's what the emerging science of the exposome means—and where it matters most in everyday life.

Aug 3, 2026 · Healthy Aging
Books

Seven books, and counting.

Four decades of medical expertise, captured in books on longevity, sleep, energy, and living well, including New York Times bestsellers.

Early 2027Book eight

The next book

An experienced take on aging well.

Dr. Lipman's newest book offers a more grounded approach to longevity, prioritizing health, vitality, and balance over obsession and optimization. Through real patient stories and the foundations that matter most, it shows how to age well without losing sight of how to live well. Coming early 2027.

Listen & Watch

Conversations on living well.

Dr. Lipman sits down with leading voices in medicine, nutrition, and longevity for unhurried conversations you can take with you on a walk.

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Functional Living: Bridging Eastern and Western Medicine for Optimal Living with Dr. Frank Lipman
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The Luke Coutinho Show

Functional Living: Bridging Eastern and Western Medicine for Optimal Living with Dr. Frank Lipman

Luke sits down to speak with Dr. Frank Lipman and delve into the fascinating world of integrative medicine, exploring the powerful synergy between Eastern and Western approaches to health and wellness. Dr. Lipman, a renowned expert in the field, shares his insights on how combining the best of both worlds can lead to optimal living. Dr. Lipman discusses the principles of functional medicine and the importance of treating the root cause of ailments rather than just addressing symptoms.

In the Media

On the record.

Reading List

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Contact

Get in touch.

Patient care is coordinated through Eleven Eleven Wellness Center. Business consulting and media inquiries are handled by Dr. Lipman's team.

Patient care

Business and media

For business consulting, speaking engagements and media inquiries, please contact Dawn Brighid.

dawn@drfranklipman.com