Conditions in Boston & Wellesley, MA

Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common and most mismanaged gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Ahn evaluates IBS with the depth of a specialist, investigating the gut microbiome, dietary triggers, and systemic contributors to develop a personalized plan that addresses the root cause rather than simply managing symptoms.

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is a frequently overlooked cause of bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Dr. Ahn uses advanced testing to confirm SIBO and develops a targeted treatment protocol that addresses the overgrowth and the underlying conditions that allowed it to develop.

As a board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Ahn brings specialist-level expertise to the evaluation and management of ulcerative colitis, combining conventional treatment options with an integrative perspective that addresses nutrition, inflammation, and long-term gut health in a coordinated way.

Intestinal permeability, commonly known as leaky gut, is an increasingly recognized contributor to a broad range of health concerns beyond the digestive system. Dr. Ahn evaluates the underlying drivers of intestinal permeability and develops a personalized protocol to restore gut barrier function and address the downstream effects on overall health.

The adrenal glands play a critical role in energy, immune function, stress response, and hormonal balance. Dr. Ahn evaluates adrenal function through advanced testing and develops a comprehensive, individualized plan that addresses insufficiency through targeted supplementation, lifestyle modification, and, where appropriate, medical therapy.

Sexual health is an important dimension of overall well-being, and hormonal imbalances are among its most common and underaddressed contributors. Dr. Ahn approaches sexual dysfunction in both men and women with clinical sensitivity and a thorough evaluation of the hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle factors that influence sexual health.

Chronic stress has measurable, clinically significant effects on the body, influencing cardiovascular health, immune function, hormonal balance, sleep, and metabolic health. Dr. Ahn evaluates both the physical impact of chronic stress and the factors driving it, developing a personalized plan that supports the body's stress response and addresses its downstream consequences.

Restorative sleep is foundational to virtually every aspect of health, and sleep disorders are among the most consequential and underappreciated contributors to long-term decline. Dr. Ahn takes a thorough, root-cause approach to sleep evaluation, identifying the hormonal, physiological, and lifestyle factors disrupting sleep and developing a personalized plan to restore it.

The thyroid influences metabolism, energy, weight, mood, and dozens of other vital functions. Dr. Ahn brings deep expertise in metabolic medicine to the evaluation and treatment of both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, developing fully personalized treatment plans that go beyond standard hormone replacement to address the full picture of thyroid health.