30+ Years
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190+ Reviews
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Meet Dr. Stephen Petteruti – Functional Medicine Physician in Fort Lauderdale
His signature programs support:
Prostate cancer and PSA management Testosterone and hormone optimization
IV therapy and cellular health
Repurposed drug therapy for integrative oncology
Longevity, cognition, and performance
Whether you're facing a serious diagnosis or want to stay ahead of aging, Dr. Petteruti creates clear, personalized plans that match your goals—not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
30+ Years of Experience
I bring over 30 years of clinical experience as a physician specializing in functional, anti-aging, and integrative medicine, with a unique focus on hormone optimization, longevity strategies, and prostate health.
My approach blends evidence-based medicine with real-world practice, offering audiences practical tools they can apply immediately. I challenge conventional thinking, question unnecessary interventions, and provide a patient-first perspective rooted in decades of hands-on care.
My Work
Intellectual Medicine
Our flagship clinical practice offering cutting-edge, integrative care in anti-aging, weight loss, and men’s health—delivered by Dr. Stephen and Shannon Petteruti.
Intellectual Medicine University
An online education platform providing in-depth courses, live workshops, and community support for healthcare providers seeking to master functional and anti-aging medicine.
The Prostate Protocol
A patient-focused resource hub and hybrid care program offering both in-person and telehealth consultations to guide men through evidence-based, non-invasive strategies for monitoring and managing prostate health.
Intellectual Medicine Podcast
In 2025, my YouTube channel grew from 100 to over 16,000 subscribers, reaching more than 1 million views and 90,000 hours of watch time in under a year. This global audience reflects a growing demand for practical, science-driven insights into anti-aging and optimal health. Whether speaking to medical professionals or the public, I deliver complex topics in a clear, engaging, and actionable way, leaving audiences informed, inspired, and empowered to take control of their health.
My Books
Vitamized Health
Introducing the revolution of cellular health, that will move you a quantum leap beyond the benefits of diet and exercise.
Fight Cancer Like a Man
A Bold New Approach to Prostate Cancer That Puts You in Control, by Dr. Stephen Petteruti.
The Cancer Machine: A novel
Dr. Stephen Petteruti channels his own experiences into a realistic fictional thriller about corporate greed and moral failings.
Research
Dr.Petteruti has also authored published research on lead detoxification using chelation therapy and coronary calcium score optimization, contributing to the broader conversation on proactive, preventive medicine.
New Paper Published
Lead Levels Reduced By Intermittent Calcium
“Chronic exposure to and the accumulation of lead has been associated with cardiovascular and all-cause morbidity and mortality. It has also been associated with accelerated declines in cognitive function and has been theorized as a contributor to essential hypertension.
This study demonstrates the capacity of intermittent infusions of calcium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) to reduce the amount of lead measured by provocative urinary testing, which is considered a marker for total body lead stores. Since lead is a known toxic substance with no safe levels, reducing the amount of accumulated lead in an individual has the possibility of...”
New Paper Published
Reduction of Calcium Scores Using Intravenous Chelation: A Retrospective Pilot Study
“This pilot study presents a retrospective analysis of 10 asymptomatic patients with a positive calcium score who received a series of intravenous calcium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) chelations.
Current standards for cardiovascular risk stratification include assessments of cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, lifestyle, obesity, and family history. Despite addressing traditional risk factors, myocardial infarctions and cerebrovascular accidents remain the leading causes of death and disability worldwide...”
A Holistic Provider of Medicine
A second-generation family doctor, Dr. Stephen Petteruti started off pursuing his goal of being a holistic provider of medicine, starting his medical training in Osteopathic Medicine. After graduating with honors, he became attracted to weight loss medicine, which began a career-long interest in areas not commonly pursued by most doctors. It’s that curiosity that drove him to become board certified in Bariatric Medicine to complement his board certification in Family Medicine. It is this unique training combined with his own native intellect that has given Dr. Petteruti the ability to help his patients with problems that most physicians do not fully understand.
“Too often in medicine” says Dr. Stephen Petteruti, “we are left pursuing well-worn pathways and if the patient’s condition doesn’t comfortably fit into that pathway, we feel incapable of helping them. The patients tell us what they need and what they need is to feel better, live longer, and live better. That’s the passion that drives my practice.”
In 2014, Dr. Petteruti completed his fellowship in Anti-Aging, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine. The fellowship is derived from the root causes of chronic diseases that affect patients every day, offering a comprehensive and holistic approach for treating the patients—not solely the symptoms.
Dr. Petteruti has been pursuing that passion for more than 25 years, bringing a hard-to-find combination of empathy, intellect, clinical and didactic experience to help change the lives of his patients. His approach is holistic, comprehensive, complete, and driven to pursue the solutions to the most difficult of problems.
Dr. Stephen Petteruti
Testimonials
Tom Monahan
Intellectual medicine is a forward thinking, professional practice. Dr Petterutti is very bright and caring, as is the entire team. I have recommended them to many of my friends and associates.
Louis Pullano
I have been a patient of Dr. Petteruti for more than twenty years. His approach is sincere, compassionate and thorough. His medical advice to me is always supported by research and the most current medical evidence available. Dr. Petteruti always takes the necessary time with me to answer my questions and as such allows me to participate in all of my medical decisions. I have trusted his medical advice enough to recommend Dr. Petteruti, to my family and friends.
Mike LaPre
I have been seeing Dr. Petteruti for about 10 years, he's my favorite doc. His practice is very unique with personalized attention, recommendations, and cutting edge treatments that you won't find elsewhere. The staff are all pleasant and courteous, providing that same personalized attention you receive from Dr Petteruti and Shannon. The drip bar is an extremely relaxing experience in a spa-like environment. They offer drip treatments for almost anything you can think of. The focus to improving health and longevity through lifestyle changes with their professional guidance is very refreshing and effective.
Claudia Lasiter
My husband saw Dr. Petteruti while he was searching for information on prostate cancer and how to deal with it. Dr. Petteruti's information and guidance were the best of all that my husband found...by far!
We made the trip across the country to his office, and we're so glad we did. Since that initial visit, we've been able to Zoom for follow-ups. We're so excited that he is opening a second clinic in Fort Lauderdale in the fall. It will be so easy to get there from Texas! He and his efficient staff have put us on the right track with our health issues that we acquired over 3/4ths of a century and no one else could help us with.
There is nothing like Intellectual Medicine in east Texas. They run a very well rounded clinic and are able to handle many different areas of health concerns. We're both patients of Dr. Petteruti now, and we're feeling so much better and beginning to enjoy our lives again. I've been to several functional medicine doctors over the years. Dr. Petteruti is the fifth one. None of the others compare. It's not even close.
Bonus: The staff and the doctor are friendly, knowledgeable, caring, and enjoy what they do. I'm sure it's rewarding for them to see all the improvement in a person's health while administering patient care in a way that actually helps the body heal naturally. My husband nor I have ever been a fan of big Pharma, so this is a match made in heaven for us. Thank you, Intellectual Medicine! If anybody is reading this who works at Intellectual Medicine, hurry and finish that cookbook! I can hardly wait!
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Speaking
Engagements
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Guest Podcasts
Intellectual Medicine Radio, Southern New England
Intellectual Medicine Lecture Series, Rhode Island
Kent County Hospital, Rhode Island, Rhode Island
SECOM
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Dr. Stephen Petteruti is available for expert commentary, guest articles, and speaking engagements on topics including Anti‐Aging Medicine, IV Therapy, Medical Weight Loss, and Advanced Prostate health strategies.
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