Dr. Handwerger is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine where he earned his 4 year medical doctorate degree and teaches endocrinology and clinical diagnosis.

He is a fellow of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a leader in the specialty of naturopathic oncology.

He is a member of the American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM), The American Association of Anti-Aging Medicine and is a faculty member and lecturer at The Institute For Human Individuality at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. He served as the Chief Medical Officer for the prestigious Blood Type Clinic.

He is currently the medical director of Medical Wellness Kliniek.

Dr. Handwerger was a panel member for the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine was recently filmed for a special on the Wisdom Channel.

Dr. Handwerger received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and proceeded to further his graduate studies in Ethnobotany. He lived in Costa Rica studying and documenting the uses of medicinal plants by native peoples in the treatment of disease during which time he organized and developed sustainable rainforest projects and assisted local health departments with rural health programs. 

Dr. Handwerger provides complete primary family health care including management of headaches, allergies, high cholesterol, diabetes, chronic fatigue, stress related ailments, pediatric health, arthritis and joint pain, autoimmune disease, colds and flu, digestive disturbance, hypertension, supportive cancer treatments and various women's health issues such as PMS, menopause, osteoporosis, irregular periods and infertility.

 Dr. Handwerger is an expert in the use of Natural Non-Toxic Nutraceuticals for many common conditions and he utilizes state of the art genetic and functional medicine testing that reveals risk factors long before they ever become apparent. This way, many people can modify lifestyle and nutrient intake to make beneficial and lasting changes and avoid ever becoming sick.

His unique approach to understanding the underlying cause of his patients problems sheds new light for many helping them to find solutions.

He has a great deal of experience with pharmaceutical drug-nutrient-herb interactions and can help to make sure that the program that you may be on is safe and right for you.

Using a wide range of natural preparations he also provides individualized custom formulations tailored to your needs.

Dr. Handwerger is a patient advocate in the journey toward optimal health. He believes in “first doing no harm”, “the healing power of nature”, and “less is better”.

Dr. Handwerger likes to educate his patients in order to allow them to make informed decisions regarding their health care.

He frequently lectures on health and wellness and believes strongly in education.