Dr. W. Michael Carragher III

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Get to know Age Management & Hormone Optimization Practitioner W. Michael Carragher III, who serves the Greater Los Angeles area with his private practice at The Body Well. Dr. Carragher received an Bachelor of Science degree from New York University University and continued his premedical studies at Yale University and Rutgers University. He went on to receive his medical degree in 1999 from the Western University of Health Sciences. He then completed advanced Board Certification in Age Management & Hormone Optimization through affiliations with several medical groups. After completing his residency training, Dr. Carragher worked as an emergency room physician while he worked to build his own private practice. In 2007, Dr. Carragher opened The Body Well, a private clinic in Hollywood, California, which provides concierge health care with particular emphasis on Age Management and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. He takes a proactive approach to Preventative Medicine, and general well-being. Board Certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, Dr. Carragher’s expertise in age management allows him to treat a wide range of conditions including fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, menopause, and thyroid disease. His cutting edge approach has also helps reduce the risk of the diseases associated with aging, like cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, stroke and dementia. Dr. Carragher receives ongoing training from the Age Management Medical Group, the Foundation for Care Management, and World Link Medical, which allow him to stay up-to-date on latest developments in the field. As a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Dr. Carragher is able to bring his patients his specialized expertise. At his clinic, he and his team incorporate hormone therapy, cutting-edge nutrition, and intelligent physical fitness and lifestyle modifications to keep people feeling and looking the best they possibly can as they age.

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