Erika Schwartz, MD

Name: Formula Wellness
Rating: 4.8

Founder and Medical Director, Evolved Science, New York City | New York Times Bestselling Author

The Formula Wellness clinical advisory board brings together board-certified physicians and advanced practice providers who lead their fields in aesthetics, longevity, and functional medicine. Together, they guide the clinical standards, protocols, and provider education behind every Formula Wellness center.

Thirty Years at the Forefront of Longevity Medicine and Hormone Health.

Dr. Erika Schwartz is one of the most recognized and influential voices in longevity medicine, bioidentical hormone therapy, and the broader movement toward proactive, patient-centered healthcare. Her three decades of clinical practice, publishing, teaching, and public advocacy have helped shape how both physicians and patients understand the relationship between hormonal health, lifestyle, and long-term vitality.

Professional Background

As the founder of Evolved Science in New York City, Dr. Schwartz has spent more than 30 years championing bioidentical hormone replacement as a safe, effective, and clinically grounded path to increased health span and quality of life. Her practice focuses on longevity medicine and the pursuit of optimal health for every patient, a philosophy that aligns directly with the foundational principles of the Formula Wellness model.

Dr. Schwartz sees patients from around the world, and her clinical approach is grounded in the belief that, given the right information and the right support, patients can take meaningful charge of their own health outcomes. This patient empowerment philosophy is central to both her practice and her public work.

Clinical Focus and Contributions

Dr. Schwartz is a pioneer in the use of bioidentical hormones for illness prevention, recognizing their direct connection to overall wellness and their interconnection with diet, sleep, and stress management. Her work has helped establish the clinical and scientific foundation for a generation of physicians now practicing in the fields of longevity medicine, functional medicine, and hormone optimization. Her clinical interests and contributions span several interconnected dimensions of health.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy - A decades-long advocacy for bioidentical hormones as a cornerstone of preventive medicine and longevity, grounded in clinical experience and the evolving science of hormonal health.
Longevity Medicine - A comprehensive approach to optimizing health span rather than simply treating disease, integrating hormonal balance, nutrition, sleep, and stress management into a personalized patient care model.
Patient Education and Empowerment - A sustained commitment to giving patients the information they need to understand their own health and make informed decisions about their care.

Publishing and Media

Dr. Schwartz is one of the most prolific and widely read physician authors in her field, with a body of work that spans bestselling books, major national publications, and international media appearances.

Eight Best-Selling Books - Dr. Schwartz has authored eight best-selling books on hormone health, longevity, and preventive medicine, reaching a broad audience of both patients and healthcare professionals with accessible, evidence-informed guidance.
Major Publication Features - Her work and expertise have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and Town and Country, among other prominent publications.
Television and Podcast Appearances - Dr. Schwartz appears frequently on television, including the Today Show, and on international podcasts, bringing her clinical perspective to audiences around the world.

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Teaching and Industry Leadership

Dr. Schwartz is a distinguished faculty member of A4M, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the world's preeminent longevity and functional medicine organization. In this role she contributes to the education of physicians and healthcare providers pursuing advanced training in longevity medicine and functional medicine, helping to raise the clinical standards of the field globally.

She also hosts the Redefining Medicine podcast through A4M, a platform that extends her influence as an educator and thought leader to a global audience of healthcare professionals and patients interested in the evolving science of longevity and optimal health.

Her Role at Formula Wellness

Dr. Schwartz brings to the Formula Wellness clinical advisory board more than three decades of pioneering clinical experience in bioidentical hormone therapy and longevity medicine, a distinguished record of publishing and public education, and a patient-empowerment philosophy that is deeply aligned with the Formula Wellness approach to care.

Her expertise directly informs the hormone optimization, longevity medicine, and preventive health protocols that guide clinical practice across every Formula Wellness center.