Cheri Dersam
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Dr. Dersam is recognized for her personalized care and has received multiple nominations as a Top Doctor in Integrative Medicine. Patients highlight her ability to uncover root causes of issues. One patient experienced waking up clear, energized, and free from brain fog after starting the ReCODE program with Dr. Dersam.
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About Cheri Dersam
Dr. Cheri Dersam, MD, is a Functional Medicine Doctor specializing in brain and cardiovascular health, with advanced training in identifying and addressing the root causes of cognitive decline. As a certified provider of the Dale Bredesen RECODE Protocol, she works with patients experiencing memory changes, brain fog, or early cognitive concerns, as well as those who want to take a proactive approach to protecting their brain health before symptoms begin. Dr. Dersam is board certified in Integrative and Emergency Medicine and is a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She has been recognized as a Phoenix Magazine Top Doc for multiple years. Her approach is structured, strategic, and deeply individualized, designed to address the complex nature of cognitive decline and long-term health risk. Dr. Dersam evaluates multiple contributors at the same time, recognizing that changes in memory, focus, and overall health are rarely driven by just one factor. This allows her to build a comprehensive picture of what may be influencing a patient's current symptoms or future risk. At Integrative Medicine of Arizona, her focus is on uncovering the underlying factors that impact brain and cardiovascular health. She utilizes Functional Medicine principles to support her work with the Bredesen Protocol. Through advanced testing and comprehensive evaluation, she works to identify the metabolic, inflammatory, and cardiovascular contributors that may affect memory, cognition, and long-term brain health. Dr. Dersam has transitioned away from concierge care and is no longer offering primary care services. She is trained in both traditional and integrative medicine. Her mission is to ensure no patient is dismissed and every patient is given the opportunity to achieve their highest level of health. She listens differently because she understands what it feels like to be unheard, investigates thoroughly because she knows what it takes to uncover real answers, and advocates for her patients with intention and persistence. Many patients seek her approach when they are experiencing symptoms such as brain fog, memory changes, fatigue, or metabolic concerns, or when they want to take proactive steps to protect long-term cognitive and cardiovascular health. Through comprehensive evaluation and personalized care, Functional Medicine helps identify the underlying contributors that may be affecting brain health and supports a more targeted approach to improving long-term resilience.