Dr. Ronald Hoffman is recognized as one of America’s foremost practitioners and experts in the field of complementary and alternative medicine. He is the host of the popular nationally-syndicated radio program Intelligent Medicine, and the podcast of the same name, and has a large online following as well as a popular newsletter. He is the author of numerous books and articles for the public and for health professionals.
Dr. Hoffman is active in several medical professional organizations and is a past President of the country’s largest organization of complementary and alternative doctors, the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM). He currently serves as President and Chief Medical Advisor to
the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH-USA).
Training and Early Practice
Dr. Hoffman received his Bachelor’s Degree from Columbia University and his M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was trained in Internal Medicine at the Manhattan V.A. Hospital. He subsequently attended the Tristate School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and obtained New York State certification to perform acupuncture. He is a Fellow of the American College for Advancement in Medicine and the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist of the American College of Nutrition (ACN), as well as serving as Chair of the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists.
He established the Hoffman Center in 1985 as one of New York City’s first comprehensive practices for the delivery of innovative medical care.
In the Media & Presentations
Since 1988, Dr. Hoffman has been the host of Intelligent Medicine, the longest-running physician-hosted medical talk show on radio, heard in syndication on more than 130 stations across the country. His podcast of the same name has surpassed 12 million downloads, garnering five-star reviews from fans across the USA.
Dr. Hoffman is also the author of several books, including the Diet Type Weight-Loss Program, Seven Weeks to a Settled Stomach, Intelligent Medicine, How to Talk with Your Doctor, and Natural Cures That Really Work. He has also authored several health handbooks for the Keats Good Health Series on topics ranging from Lyme Disease, to Mitral Valve Prolapse, to Attention Deficit Disorder.
Dr. Hoffman was the medical advisor for Longevity Magazine, fielded questions weekly on Fox 5’s “Ask the Doctor” in New York City, and was medical reporter for FX TV’s “Breakfast Time.” His articles have appeared in periodicals like Cosmopolitan Magazine, the New Life Times, and Conscious Choice, along with websites like MindBodyGreen.com. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Self, New York Magazine, Bazaar, and many popular magazines and health publications. He has been interviewed for several PBS Specials, for UPN News, MSNBC, and was featured in a diet segments on Fox TV.
Dr. Hoffman is in-demand as a speaker for health organizations, companies, and schools. He has presented at workshops and in the general session at the American College for Advancement of Medicine (ACAM), the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the Integrative Health Symposium (IHS), the American Association for Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), and was a featured speaker at Expo West.
Personal Life
On the personal side, Dr. Hoffman’s active lifestyle is an embodiment of the healthy principles he espouses as he endeavors to maintain a lifestyle consistent with his beliefs. He is an inveterate exerciser and athlete, and enjoys running, strength training, swimming, cycling, kayaking, and scuba diving. He has completed the New York City Marathon and numerous triathlons. He follows a version of his own “Salad and Salmon” Diet. His daily routine includes morning yoga. And, while some wonder “how he does it all,” Dr. Hoffman devotes a considerable amount of time to relaxation, cooking his favorite foods, reading historical novels, hanging out with friends and family, traveling, and “just plain vegging.”
Dr. Hoffman was raised in Santa Monica, California, and came to New York City to attend Columbia University. He has remained a New Yorker ever since. He now divides his time between homes in Manhattan, New Jersey, and the Hamptons.
