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Lena Edwards, MD, Internal Medicine, Boca Raton, FL, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center

LenaD.EdwardsMDFAARM, ABAARM, FICT

Internal Medicine Boca Raton, FL

Preventive Medicine, Women's Health, Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Medical Consultant, Speaker, Educator, Author, and Entrepreneur, Dr. Lena Edwards, LLC

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Summary

  • I am an internist who is also Board Certified in Integrative Medicine and Fellowship trained in Anti-Aging & Functional Medicine. I have been in clinical practice for over 20 years and have been self-employed since 2003. Five years ago, I transitioned my practice completely to telemedicine. I serve as a hormone imbalance specialist and integrative medicine consultant for women who suffer from complex health challenges. I am also an entrepreneur, educator, public speaker, author, and CMO of Adrenalogix. You can learn more about me on my website: www.drlenaedwards.com.

Education & Training

  • American Academy and Board of Regenerative Medicine
    American Academy and Board of Regenerative MedicineActive Member, 2017
  • American Board of Integrative Medicine
    American Board of Integrative MedicineBoard Certified, 2016
  • American Academy Anti-Aging Medicine
    American Academy Anti-Aging MedicineFellowship, Integrative Cancer Therapy, 2009 - 2011
  • American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
    American Academy of Anti-Aging MedicineBoard Certification, Anti-Aging & Functional Medicine, 2006 - 2006
  • American Academy Anti-Aging Medicine
    American Academy Anti-Aging MedicineFellowship, Anti-Aging & Functional Medicine, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2000
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1996
  • University of North Dakota
    University of North DakotaBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1997 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2018
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • American Board of Physician SpecialitiesBoard Certified Integrative Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Leading Integrative Medicine Physicians of the World International Association of Health Care Professionals, 2017
  • Trademark Women of Distinction 2017
  • America's Top Physicians 2011
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Rethinking Adrenal Fatigue: An Evidence Based Review of Hypocortisolism  
    Dr. Lena Edwards, The Integrative Practitioner Quarterly Review, 10/11/2018
  • "Hypocortisolism: An Evidence Based Review"  
    Edwards L, Heyman A, Swidan S, Integrative Medicine Journal: A Clinician's Journal, 1/1/2011
  • "Cardiometabolic Disease in Men: An integrative medicine approach to managing hormonal risk factors"  
    Heyman A, Edwards L, et al, J Int Men's Health, 1/1/2010

Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Beyond Adrenal Fatigue: An evidence-based approach to the pathophysiology of low cortisol states 
    American Board of Physician Specialties, 2018 National Conferenc, Nashville, TN - 7/2018
  • Metabolic Approach to the Adrenals 
    Hollywood, FL - 1/1/2016
  • PCOS and Endometriosis 
    Vancouver, BC - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Does Flat Really Mean Fatigued 
    Edwards L, Webinar, ZRT Laboratories
    1/1/2016
  • "Anti-Aging: the hip, the hype, and the truth" 
    Edwards L, Palm Beach Woman Magazine
    1/1/2013
  • Adrenalogic: Outsmarting Stress 
    Edwards L, TUPH
    1/1/2011
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Committees

  • Editorial Review Board, Annals of Internal Medicine 2012 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Board of Integrative Medicine
    Board certified
  • American Board of Physician Specialties
    Member

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Speaker, Pharmacy Compounding Centers of America2011 - 2019
  • Speaker, ZRT Laboratories2005 - 2018