Dr. Hatlestad completed medical school at Southern Illinois University in 1990 and residency at the University of Minnesota in 1993. He accomplished a Masters Degree in Nutritional Science from the University of Illinois prior to his medical training. He offers a broad background in both conventional and alternative medicine; bringing a fresh approach to patients who are discouraged with conventional medicine or desire a holistic perspective to their health care. Dr. Hatlestad specializes in Family Practice, is skilled in bioidentical hormone management, acupuncture, nutritional and botanical therapies, Ayurvedic Medicine, chelation, energy medicine and various injections therapies. He has also been involved in several clinical research studies including the Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy with the National Institute of Health.
Dr. Hatlestad states, ” For me, Integrative Medicine draws on the best aspects of different medical traditions and innovative practices to provide new ways of thinking about Health and Disease. This includes taking advantage of the best of what conventional medicine has to offer. I enjoy helping patients transcend a common understanding of their illness to achieve a new level of responsibility for their health; finding treatment plans that align with their agendas and empowering them a partner toward optimal wellness.”
The approach is individualized based on a number of factors including test results, symptomology, what has been done with the patient, and what hasn’t as well as history.