John Abell, MD

Dr. John B. Abell, MD, ABIM, FAARFM, ABAARM, IFMCP, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and founder of Georgia Functional Medicine in Albany, Georgia, where he pioneers root-cause healing for chronic conditions through integrative and functional medicine. A 1988 graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine with residency training at Emory University, Dr. Abell's journey into functional medicine began in 2006 after a patient's book sparked his interest in anti-aging and regenerative approaches, leading to fellowships in Anti-Aging Medicine and Functional Medicine, making him one of the first 500 IFM-certified practitioners worldwide. As a Shoemaker-certified physician, he excels in treating Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and mold/biotoxin illnesses, alongside thyroid disease, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, IBS, and osteoporosis, using advanced lab testing, bio-identical hormone therapy, ozone therapy, dietary modifications, and herbal remedies to address symptoms like fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance for personalized, sustainable recovery.