Dr. Michael Ambrose, MD, DC
Internist
1181 S State Route 157 Suite 1B Edwardsville IL, 62025About
Dr. Ambrose is the man and the vision behind Performance Medical Clinic. A board-certified Medical Doctor and Chiropractor specializing in Internal Medicine, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Medical Weight Loss, Pain Management, Integrative Medicine. His mission in life is to make his patients feel better and allow them to live happier, healthier lives.
At Performance Medical Clinic we specialize in Testosterone Replacement for Men, BioIdentical Hormone Replacement for Women, Pellet Hormone Therapy, Peptide Therapy, PRP, Hypothyroidism, and Weight Loss. We are experts in treating issues such as low testosterone, sexual and erectile dysfunction, hormonal and vitamin deficiencies, and thyroid imbalances.
Dr. Michael Ambrose founded Performance Medical Clinic in 2014 with a mission to provide a physician led process to help his patients live longer, be healthier, and optimize their Performance!
Dr. Ambrose had the pleasure of growing up in the metro east area and started his career as a chiropractor. Graduating from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, he practiced for two years as a Chiropractor before he decided to go back to Medical School. Dr. Ambrose completed medical school and ultimately an Internal Medicine Residency at Southern Illinois University. After residency, Dr. Ambrose entered practice as an Internal Medicine physician but realized that something was missing in the healthcare system. This led him to expand his scope of practice to address his patient’s concerns in a more holistic, integrative approach. For this reason he received additional training in pain management, anti-aging medicine, stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine, and hormone replacement therapy, as he feels that these are critical to addressing the whole patient. When he is not spending time with his wife and four beautiful children, he can usually be found deer hunting in the woods.
Education and Training
Logan College of Chiropractic 0
Saba University School of Medi MD 2012
Board Certification
American Board Of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
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- American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
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Get to know Internist & Chiropractor Dr. Michael Ambrose, who serves patients in Edwardsville, Illinois.
A trusted internist and chiropractor, Dr. Ambrose is the Founder and visionary behind Performance Medical Clinic, which specializes in various areas of healthcare, including internal medicine, hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, pain management, and integrative medicine.
Born and raised in the Metro East area of Illinois, he started his career as a chiropractor after graduating from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis. After two years of practicing as a chiropractor, he realized that he wanted to expand his scope of practice and decided to go back to medical school. He received his medical degree and completed his residency in internal medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
Upon completing his residency, Dr. Ambrose entered practice as an internist but felt that something was missing in the healthcare system. He believed that a more holistic, integrative approach was necessary to address his patient’s concerns, and this led him to receive additional training.
Subsequently, he received specialized training in Peptide Therapy, and is certified by the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and the Metabolic Medical Institute. He is also highly trained in Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, stem cell procedures, and has received certification in the “O” shot, Priapus shot, hair restoration, and Vampire facelift.
Distinguished as a Fellow in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine, the doctor is board-certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He is also an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicinem and has received specialized training with the Age Management Medicine Group and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in Internal Medicine are called Internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
On a more personal note, Dr. Ambrose’s mission in life is to make his patients feel better and help them live happier, healthier lives. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children and can often be found deer hunting in the woods.
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