I was diagnosed with Hashimotos at the end of 2012. When I came to see Dr. Lepp I was extremely ill. Dr Lepp helped me drop my antibodies down from 10,000 to under 20, which is where they should be. The reason why I saw Dr. Lepp is because conventional medicine couldn't help me. My endocronologist just wanted to give me thyroid medication but didn't know how to treat the autoimmune part. With all of the tests Dr. Lepp gave me, I found out I had leaky gut, food sensitivities and vitamin deficiencies. Following his protocol, I was able to get my Hashimotos under control. Unfortunately my insurance didn't pay and I had to pay out of pocket but I did what I had to to get better. One thing I learned through this process is nothing happens over night. It took me four years to get better. You can't take a magic pill and make it all go away. I will forver be grateful to Dr. Lepp for helping me get my life back. read more

I've never been compelled to write a Yelp review until now. I spent a year and a half working with Dr. Lepp over which time I got sicker...and then violently sicker. Dr Lepp is a great chiropractor but it is absolutely criminal that he has fashioned himself as a functional medicine specialist, attempting to treat serious, mysterious and literally life-threatening diseases without a medical degree. He presents as incredibly knowledgeable upfront (when you don't know any better) so I devoted a great deal of time, money, trust and emotional energy into working with him. I was a healthy person until a few years ago when I started to get REALLY sick and discovered I had Hashimotos. I was in a rapid tailspin and like so many others with complicated and multiple autoimmune issues I proceeded to fall through the cracks of traditional medicine. Dr Lepp ran numerous expensive tests to determine the root cause of my degenerating health. He concluded that my biggest trigger was chronic stress. I fell for this. He prescribed a multitude of supplements (which cost me over $500 per month). I followed Dr Lepp's program diligently, however I continued to develop worsening and scary symptoms. I frequently reported back to him that I was not feeling better. I asked him about tests to dig deeper and/or altering the program? His response was to throw more and more supplements at me, while sticking to his refrain that the key to everything is "time and patience." After a year of keeping the faith, I finally decided to consult a functional medicine specialist and thank god I did!! My new doctor ran a number of different tests. She immediately found several serious health issues that had all significantly worsened on Dr. Lepp's watch including leaky gut, Candida, SIBO, and most critically mold poisoning, heavy metal exposure and Lyme disease!! I had developed 2 autoimmune conditions, a lung infection and intestinal infection and was rapidly worsening because my TRUE root causes were missed completely by Dr Lepp. While Dr Lepp suggested I just "chill out" and take 500 supplements, I was literally being poisoned to death in my home. With this knowledge, I moved quickly to get out of my mold infested home. My new doctor immediately put me on LDN, a breakthrough drug for autoimmune sufferers, along with a medical protocol to detox from mold exposure and heavy metals, got me on the right thyroid medicine, and supplements to address immune disregularity and chronic systemic inflammation. Within 3 weeks I was feeling better then I had in years. I wish I could have the last few years of my life back which have been a terrifying and isolating struggle. But since I cant, I put this out there so you can be aware and ask the questions I wasnt educated enough to ask in order to find the health practitioner who's the best fit for you. While chiropractors and acupuncturists were some of the the earlier practitioners to start to try and unravel these mysterious chronic illnesses people are suffering, the bottom line is they are not doctors and they are WAY out of their league. Functional medicine is now a thriving field and we are blessed in San Francisco to have some of the very best functional medicine specialists in the country! I can only hope that chiropractors will become regulated out of negligently posing as integrative or functional doctors. read more

I have been a client of Dr. Lepp for more than two years. I was frustrated with conventional medicine in treating auto-immune disease, because the treatment addresses only the results of the diseases, rather than the underlying cause. For example, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease 30 years ago. This autoimmune disease affects the thyroid gland. Instead of treating the autoimmune disease, my G.P. just prescribes thyroid medication to manage the effects of the underlying disease, while not addressing the causes. That worked for a while, but when I noticed my blood pressure increasing over time, to the point where I then needed to take blood pressure medication, I became concerned. Research revealed that Hashimoto's Disease causes the smaller blood vessels to close and harden. That was the cause of my increasing blood pressure. Again, my traditional physician could offer no treatment for the underlying autoimmune pathology. Meanwhile, three members of my family have succumbed and died from autoimmune diseases under the same circumstances. I am not willing to succumb without a fight, so I was very pleased to find the Bay Area Autoimmune & Thyroid Center several years ago. As I understand it, Dr. Lepp's approach is to employ analysis of the patient's body fluids (e.g. blood, urine) when exposed to various substances commonly found in food, liquids, etc. to gain insight as to the potential underlying immune system response. Based on the results, he then recommends limiting intake of certain foods that appear to stimulate an autoimmune response. In addition, he recommends supplements tailored to keep the patient's organs as healthy as possible. Over time, he analyzes results of subsequent tests to determine what is working most effectively, to identify additional opportunities to minimize the impact of harmful autoimmune responses, and to continue optimizing healthy functioning. The result, for me, has been a sustained improvement in health, and I believe the approach has ameliorated the threat of continued, harmful immune response. The fact is that many of the diseases that kill people today are autoimmune diseases, and conventional medical care has no effective method for addressing their underlying causes. Dr. Lepp doesn't pretend he has the 'cure', but his approach helps to ameliorate the disease pathology more effectively than just prescribing medication to treat symptoms. If you have one or more autoimmune disease, I strongly recommend working with Dr. Lepp on a plan of action. It's the best alternative to going 'gently into that good night.'. read more

Key Points: Confident Cutting Edge Super Knowledgable Works from the Baseline - Saving you Money in the Longterm Caring No Bull Shit Gets the Job Done Doesn't want to waste your time Committed Clear and Focused Direction Partner/Partnership in Health For the past 10+ years I have been suffering from an autoimmune condition known as Psoriasis and through much agony and frustration, I decided to seek the functional nutrition support of Dr. David Lepp. He came highly recommended by a friend who had gone to see him for concerns regarding low thyroid and digestive distress. With his guidance this friend has since been able to effectively take full control of her health concerns. Consequently, after just two visits with Dr. Lepp, I felt compelled to write a highly positive review highlighting his professional work and practice to outline in detail why I believe I will be able to successfully manage and "take back my health" with him as my primary health care provider. Dr. Lepp: -exudes a confidence in your "healing" process; this confidence is infectious (makes you believe) and is super comforting -is your partner in health; he is fully committed in partnering with you to your success in achieving better health, through every step of the way. This commitment is a two-way street though and he expects that of you. -he will meet you with where you are at, but has a very clear, direct focus (definitive course of action) as to what you need to do to move forward in your process to gaining better health -answers your questions, and if he doesn't know the answer, he will get it for you; consider him your health detective -has a 'no bull shit', direct way of communicating, and does this through a very compassionate, empathetic way; fantastic bed-side manner -solution-driven and realistic; can see the forest through the trees (bigger picture) and starts with the very basic fundamentals of health, addresses those first, and then looks towards the more complex issues ('needle through the haystack') -gives very clear and focused direction to the overall goals and the corresponding next action steps of what needs to be done, making it easy to follow his recommendations -seems always on the cutting edge with the latest research on nutrition science as he continues to point me to scientific literature relating to my health concerns -really cares and wants to see me get my health back to a place where I'm not just functioning, but thriving Bottom line: If you have an autoimmune health condition, no matter how simple, or complex - Dr. Lepp is in my humble opinion the best of the best, and we're lucky to have him locally here in the Bay Area read more

Do not come to this person if you have TMJ issues. "Dr." Lepp is a clueless and careless scam that doesn't actually know what he's doing. You'll end up spending thousands of dollars on countless appointments that not only won't make you better but will screw you up even more under the hands of this fake sham of a doctor. read more

I've had the pleasure of working with Dr. David Lepp for the last 8+ years. He is an outstanding, knowledgeable, kind, and very talented chiropractor. He has a vast understanding of the entire human body. He evaluates you structurally, biochemically, neurologically and on many other levels. He takes the time to get to the root of your pain or ailment, which not all chiropractors do. He is not a "quick adjustment and send you on your way" doctor...he spends ample time with each patient, determines all possible causes of pain and misalignment, and works at solving the problem rather than just offering a quick fix. His knowledge and professionalism is second to none (From craniopathy, functional medicine, nutrition, etc.) I have never worked with a practitioner that evaluates his patients on every level. His chairside approach makes the patients feel at ease as he is truly a dynamic clinician. His goal for every patient is to improve their quality of life and he will investigate every aspect of each case until he achieves that goal. I have a lot of trust Dr. Lepp, as we've worked together on numerous cases over the years. I'm always amazed at his ability to address the issues and resolve them the way he does. Do yourself a favor and visit Dr. David Lepp. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to work with him. I'd recommend him without hesitation. read more

Dr. Lepp is a rare find. Someone who not only understands blood work and its analysis but the ability to prescribe a regimen that helps make lasting change. As a patient that works from a afar, i.e., we do phone consults, he's been incredibly thorough with testing and has amazing follow up. He's really been a major part of getting my "numbers in check" so to speak. Grateful to have found him. read more

Under the care and treatment of Dr. Lepp, my overall health is improving, my weight is down, and my energy level is up. His treatment methodology although direct is not the one-size-fits-all approach that too many clinicians use. He is a good listener, he takes notes, and he has the manner of a professional with whom you can trust to do his best to develop a treatment plan to restore your health/wellness. Dr. Lepp's treatment involved the often dreaded labs or bloodwork. The labs are (predictably) expensive, but blood in urine analysis are probably the most efficient methods of identifying deficiency or excess. Dr. Lepp not only knows how to interpret the labs, he actually sat with me and explained each area of concern. I equivocally recommend Dr Lepp. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Lepp for 2 years going on 3 and he has been consistently wonderful and approachable. He is concerned about the whole person. I ask a lot of questions and he always takes the time to explain everything in a nice manner. In addition to being a great Doctor, knowledgeable and professional. Dr. Lepp is also a good person with a caring heart and compassion. I consider him a private health investigator and whatever concerns you may have with your health or if you have hit a dead end in your mission to find out what is wrong with you, like I did. Dr. Lepp is there to help and what's most important he get you answers. He will order the necessary tests that most GP's, MD's and other Doctors won't run for you. In my transition to a healthier life style I have to give him many thanks because I've been feeling better since finding out that my gastrointestinal issues, low energy, and High cholesterol were due to eating Gluten, Corn and Buckwheat. By going on a specific Auto Immune Paleo Diet I was finally on a better track to improving my health. Had I not gone to Dr. Lepp I would have never known that certain foods were causing my body issues and I would be severely medicated and my health would be deteriorating a lot faster and I would be eating the same like I did 2 years ago. Now that I got that figured out, we are still working on figuring some other health concerns of mine (High glucose and an-ovulation) soon will be getting answers to that too. If you're ready to take the next step into bettering yourself and achieving a level of health you have always dreamed of, look no further than Dr. Lepp. read more

Dr. Lepp is brilliant! I had been told this by a practitioner who referred me to him, but I certainly saw it for myself too. I went into see him on issues affecting my thyroid, and he not only gave me wonderful medical advice on that issue (and helped to remediate it), but dug deeper on other issues that I was experiencing as well. His holistic approach really helped me in so many observable ways. And I mean this literally because one of the supplements that he advised actually helped improve my vision quite remarkably. His knowledge of the latest research is impressive. Dr. Lepp is one of those rare providers who can recognize seemingly disparate symptoms and link them altogether. I also think that his summary or take away notes from the appointments are very good. He not only lists the supplements or other interventions that were discussed during the appt, but says why they were included, along with other pertinent information. His work and knowledge of the body as a chiropractor also informs his practice. He's excellent! read more

I recommend Dr. David Lepp without hesitation! In the past, my body was very injury-prone, and I would constantly make emergency visits to my former chiropractors and get adjusted over and over until the adjustment would finally stick. It was exhausting, and I found the same injuries and issues would eventually return. It's different with Dr. Lepp. He has gotten to the root cause of my physical issues and helped me turn them around. And he has given me long-term solutions that have had staying power. My body is in a much stronger and stable place since following his recommendations, and my pain and frequency of injuries are greatly reduced. He has also worked with me to set up a plan for my care with the goal of resolving my issues so that eventually I will not need to see him. His care is personal and very specific to me and my needs. I feel extraordinarily luck to have found Dr. Lepp. He has made an enormous positive difference in my life. Thank you, Dr. Lepp! read more