EDWARD KITCES, M.D., PH.D.
RICHMOND DERMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS
Functional Medicine MDs
Addressing root causes of health concerns through natural and functional medicine principles.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine
- Graduated
- 1975
- Medicare specialty
- Dermatology
- Group practice
- Richmond Dermatology Specialists · 13 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.
About
Edward Kitces, M.D., Ph.D., practices in Richmond, Virginia, at Richmond Dermatology Specialists. The scope of care involves functional medicine, which focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease rather than just managing symptoms.
Functional medicine encompasses a broad spectrum of health concerns, looking at the interaction between lifestyle, environment, and genetics. It covers issues such as digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, and hormonal imbalances by optimizing the body's natural healing processes.
The practice operates within a specialized setting and focuses on functional medicine principles for patient care.
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Conditions Treated
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Patients Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of functional medicine?
Functional medicine emphasizes identifying and addressing the root causes of disease rather than solely managing symptoms.
What types of issues can functional medicine address?
It covers issues such as digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, and hormonal imbalances by optimizing the body's natural healing processes.
Does this practice accept insurance?
The practice operates on a model where patients pay directly for services.
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