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Hi, I’m Dr. Marta Canfield

Since I was a teenager, I had awful, debilitatingly painful periods along with significant gut issues. It took 10 years of trial and error and finding the right doctors to help me get diagnosed with endometriosis and interstitial cystitis. In 2003, I had surgery with an endometriosis specialist and was able to finish medical school. Then I experienced fertility challenges when my husband and I were trying to get pregnant.

I tried conventional fertility treatments and they failed causing significant anxiety and stress. I knew there had to be something missing. Researching diet and lifestyle changes, I balanced my hormones myself and had two babies naturally!

I know the struggles you are going through because I’ve been there! This prompted me to continue my women’s hormonal health training after medical school and open my own private practice to pass along this integrative approach to balancing women’s hormones.

I graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine with an MD in 2007. I then went on to finish my Family Medicine residency at Suburban Hospital in Williamsville, NY through the University of Buffalo as well. I’ve studied with integrative and functional medicine mentors to make sure I am bringing you evidence-based, proven women’s health integrative protocols.

In addition to my over 15 years of accumulated medical knowledge, I’m also well versed in handling the emotional aspects of healthcare. I have always prioritized listening to the story of each patient that walks through my door and actively involve them in the health plan that is ultimately developed. I also take great pride in educating my patients so they do not continue to make the mistakes of their past and can instead feel empowered to make better decisions as they continue their health journey.

My private practice moved from New York to North Carolina. I am now located in Mooresville, NC! My private practice has consists of Women’s Hormonal Health consults, Weight Optimization Program with or without GLP-1s (semaglutide or tirzepatide) as well as Women’s Integrative Direct Primary Care. MY goal is to help my patients reach their wellness goals! I am seeing patients in person as well as via Telemedicine in 12 states (see below).

Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician

In primary care we are generalists. I tell patients we are trained to be the gatekeepers and know a little about a lot of things. With time we become experts in different conditions or niches in medicine. I use to be a primary care physician but have transitioned into Integrative Medicine. This means I try to minimize the number of pharmaceuticals I prescribe and treat conservatively until we need to be more aggressive in diagnosis, which could mean more testing and medications over my first line of nutrition and lifestyle changes. As a licensed physician with medical licenses to practice in 12 states, I can prescribe medications, order blood work and x-ray studies plus refer to specialists, if needed.

*Even though I do not have a private primary care panel anymore, I always make sure to use my knowledge from conventional medicine in these integrative consults. In turn, you may need to see your Primary Care Provider if we determine there is something that needs to be explored as part of your treatment that I do not do as a consultant.*

“Dr. Marta Canfield is beyond an excellent physician. She empowers, advocates, and educates. When traditional medicine failed me, Dr. Canfield’s integrative approach helped me uncover life-changing knowledge and life-saving treatment. Dr. Canfield’s assessment approach is to learn about her patients’ history, discussion of all symptoms, and review of body systems (not just focused on one area). These in-depth services and one on one time make Dr. Canfield and her practice stand out from the rest. I always feel validated in my experiences and questions. Symptoms are not just “treated.” Dr. Canfield teaches patients to look for triggers and patterns to assist in identifying root causes and then treatment avenues are discussed. My ability to advocate for myself with specialists and understand my own body has improved my overall well-being tenfold. I would highly recommend Dr. Canfield’s Women’s Hormonal Health services and membership.”
— C.G.
“I rave about my fabulous doctor that treats my Hashimoto’s. She’s not your typical physician. She practices women’s hormonal health in a functional medicine way, which means she spends plenty of time with you, educates you so you are a partner in your health, and looks for root causes for why you aren’t at optimal health. I have learned so much from her over the years. If you think this might be what you’re looking for, check her out. She helped put me on the path to health when other doctors were just pushing pills at me for things I didn’t even need and not giving me answers. I’m truly happy having her as my healthcare professional.”
— Lisa G.
“I highly recommend Dr. Canfield if you are looking for a physician who will partner with you in a journey of wellness. She cares about getting to the root cause of your concerns rather than masking them. I'm so happy to have found her and have her in my ‘resilience circle.’”
– Dee F.
“I would love to see Dr. Canfield again. I was lucky to have seen her when she worked at Dundee Health. Dr. C. was totally attentive, interested, and knowledgeable in resolving issues in a holistic medicine format. So sweet.”
– Camille L.
“I first met Dr. Canfield at Dundee Family Health, which happens to be right around the corner from where I live. At the time, I was struggling with extreme fatigue and depression. Not only did Dr. Canfield listen to my concerns, she actually took the time to draw out for me on a sheet of note paper how the thyroid works (or doesn't work) in a way that I could easily understand. She then ordered complete blood work for me which included all the thyroid tests that most docs ignore. Once my results were in, she explained to me that I had Hashimoto’s disease and would need to take synthetic thyroid meds to regulate the imbalance. It's not so much that she was able to diagnosis the reason for my fatigue and depression, but more about how she actually listened to me. Great doctor, great person. So glad our paths crossed in the little town of Dundee. I have lived in metropolitan areas such as Philadelphia and DC, but have never met a doctor quite like Dr. Canfield. I highly recommend her.”
– Mary M.

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