About the Doctor

Dr. Richard Esquivel, O.M.D., L.AC., M.S.H.N.F.M.

Dr. Esquivel has been successfully treating patients with a diverse range of chronic health conditions since 2002.

After self-studying functional medicine for several years while in practice, Dr. Esquivel opened San Jose Functional Medicine clinic in the South Bay in 2009.

In 2021, he expanded his Bay Area presence by opening a clinic in Oakland and renaming the practice Bay Area Functional Medicine, reflecting this expansion to the East Bay. He has been successfully treating patients for over 20 years and offers both online telemedicine appointments as well as in-person appointments at both clinic locations.

He has a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine (MSHNFM) and has extensive training in Functional Blood Chemistry, Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Functional Endocrinology and Immunology.

He has also completed training and certifications in the following areas:

  • Mold-Literate Certification: Assessment and Management of Mold Illness  (Jill Crista, ND)
  • Assessment and Management of Long-COVID Syndrome (Ovation Labs)
  • Advanced Training in SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) (Allison Siebecker, ND)
  • Numerous courses in Kharrazian Institute Professional Training (Kharrazian Institute)

Education

Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine (University of Western States, Portland, Oregon)

Doctorate degree in Oriental Medicine (South Baylo University, Anaheim, CA)

Master degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Five Branches University, Santa Cruz, CA)

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley, CA)

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Acupuncturist (California Acupuncture Board)

Diplomate of National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics (Lerner Education/Cedars Sinai Medical Center)

Functional Medicine Diagnostics Certification (Genova Labs)

SIBO Pro Course for Professionals: Advanced Training in SIBO (Allison Siebecker, ND)

Post-Viral Recovery Program: Assessment and Management of Long-COVID Syndrome (Ovation Labs)

Mold-Literate Certification (Jill Crista, ND)

FirstLine Therapy (Therapeutic Lifestyle Change) Certification (Metagenics)

Kharrazian Institute Professional Training (Kharrazian Institute)

  • Neuroinflammation
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Autoimmunity
  • Chronic Fatigue and Pain Syndromes
  • Mood and Anxiety Disorders
  • Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

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