Dr. Alexander Aponte-Davila, ND, MHSN, FAIHM, grew up knowing he wanted to help mend the world, one patient at a time. His interest in healing started at home. As a child, he watched his mother struggle with debilitating endometriosis. Doctors were unable to offer more than Band-Aid solutions, and her puzzling, painful, and severe condition, coupled with his early sense of helplessness, sparked a lifelong drive to understand the “why” behind chronic illness. It also shaped his mission as a physician.
Naturopathic medicine was the obvious choice. As Dr. Aponte-Davila—or Dr. Alex, as he’s affectionately known—learned more about the many ways exposure to toxins in personal care products, tap water, and processed foods contributes to ill health, he became deeply committed to approaching medicine in an entirely different way, treating the whole person, not just a collection of symptoms.
Dr. Alex began his academic journey with a master’s degree in health sciences with a focus on nutrition at the University of Puerto Rico’s Medical Sciences Campus. There, he developed a deep fascination with the integral connection between food, cancer, and chronic disease. During this time, he had the privilege of learning from renowned researcher Dr. Michael J. Gonzalez, PhD, a pioneer in metabolic and nutritional therapies for cancer. This mentorship influenced his clinical philosophy and inspired a lifelong commitment to integrative oncology.
Dr. Alex relocated to the West Coast of the U.S. to continue his training at some of the most respected institutions in natural and integrative medicine. He earned his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University in Washington, followed by a two-year residency in general naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University in California. He then went on to complete a two-year Integrative Medicine Fellowship through the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM) in La Jolla, California.
A former competitive basketball player, Dr. Alex brings an athlete’s mindset to healing, valuing performance, recovery, and physical resilience. Although a career-ending knee injury shifted his focus from the court to the clinic, his clinical approaches now encompass regenerative modalities for joint and soft tissue healing, IV nutrient therapy, high-dose vitamin C, peptide medicine, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and integrative cancer support protocols.
Dr. Alex’s wide breadth of expertise also includes integrative oncology, hormonal health, metabolic and endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal dysfunction, chronic infections, and musculoskeletal pain. He shares, “My care plans are individually crafted for each patient, because healing should be personal and empowering.”
When he’s not helping patients—in both English and Spanish—he finds balance through mindfulness, sauna therapy, strength training, and time in nature. He enjoys exploring new hiking trails, discovering healthy food spots, and staying active, still shooting hoops and prioritizing mobility and recovery.
Dr. Alex’s mission remains rooted in the care he wishes his mother had received: personalized, proactive, and profoundly human.
