Dr. Burkhart is the only U.S. doctor who is also a registered dietitian & boarded certified in integrative medicine.
Dr. Burkhart approaches problems from a unique perspective using traditional medicine, nutrition, and integrative medicine. When asked what she does for a living, she often replies, “ In my office, I help the hopeless, people struggling for answers and those looking for a different type of health care. Outside of the office, I write about topics that address health in ways others may not have.” She is also a specialist in Celiac disease and gluten disorders.
11/06/2025
Important information for everyone about the current Listeria outbreak in products from stores such as Sprouts, Krogers, Trader Joes and other large chain grocery stores.
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10/27/2025
Interesting new study find on something you can do to reduce stress and boost hope. The surprising thing os that it was as effective as meditation in this study.
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10/26/2025
Food born illness isn’t always diarrhea and/or stomach issues. A new study discusses how contaminated meat can contribute to bladder infections.
A new study links nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections studied to the consumption of chicken, turkey, pork or beef that carried E. coli bacteria.
10/21/2025
The number of children developing peanut allergies has dropped and is being attributed to guidelines recommending the earlier introduction of peanuts into a child's diet. See today's news article from the LA Times to learn more.
Peanut allergy rates in young children plummeted since guidelines were introduced that advised parents to feed the common allergen to babies — reversing decades of medical practice.
10/16/2025
This is fantastic news.
California's first insulin pens will be for sale two years after the governor’s promised delivery date in 2024.
09/18/2025
HOW MUCH PROTEIN IS TOO MUCH? The protein craze is in full force. But can you eat too much? What are the downsides if you do? And how much IS too much? See my latest interview with Self magazine discussing protein, the latest diet darling. https://theceliacmd.com/amy-burkhart-media/
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Dr. Burkhart is a board certified Physician and a Registered Dietitian. She received her MD degree at University of California, Irvine College of Medicine. She completed an emergency medicine residency at the Highland Hospital/UCSF program.
Dr. Burkhart also completed a two year fellowship in integrative medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona. In addition, she completed a preceptorship program at the University of Chicago Celiac Disease center for additional training in the area of celiac disease/gluten disorders.
Her undergraduate studies were done at the University of California Berkeley in the field of clinical nutrition and dietetics. She also completed her clinical nutrition/dietetics internship at U.C. Berkeley.
Dr. Burkhart uses her knowlege in Western/conventional medicine in conjunction with her integrative medicine training to provide a unique perspective on health issues.
Dr. Burkhart lives with celiac disease and has eight family members with celiac disease. She understands, on a very personal level, the challenges of living with a chronic health condition.