Division of Integrative Medicine at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

Dr. Robert Bonakdar is a prominent figure in the field of integrative medicine, currently serving as a member of the Division of Integrative Medicine at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in La Jolla, CA. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine and his undergraduate degree in psychobiology from Occidental College in Los Angeles. Dr. Bonakdar is a recipient of the prestigious Richter Fellowship for Independent International Research, which allowed him to study Southeast Asian health practices in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, and Indonesia. 

Following his studies, Dr. Bonakdar completed a clinical and research fellowship in integrative medicine at the Scripps Center and a residency in family practice at the Sharp Grossmont Family Practice Residency Program in San Diego. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the California Academy of Family Physicians, the American Holistic Medical Association, and the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. 

Dr. Bonakdar has conducted award-winning research in herbal and natural medicines, and has presented his findings at numerous conferences. He is the co-editor of the “Textbook of Integrative Pain Management” (Oxford University Press, 2016) and the author of “The H.E.R.B.A.L. Guide: Dietary Supplement Resources for the Clinician” (Lippincott, 2010).