Welcoming Riordan Clinic’s New Chief Medical Officer

"Medicine is a team sport. We’re going to figure this out together." —Dr. Drew Rose

A new chapter at Riordan Clinic begins with a familiar face and a shared vision for the future.

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake sits down with Dr. Drew Rose to talk through his journey into the role of Chief Medical Officer and what it means for the next 50 years of care at Riordan Clinic. As Dr. Drew steps into this position, Dr. Ron will continue to see co-learners while serving as President of Riordan Clinic and Chairman of the Board, maintaining his ongoing role in patient care and leadership.

👉 Read the full announcement.

Dr. Drew shares how his background in osteopathic medicine, conventional hospital leadership, and global medical experiences shape the way he approaches care today. From working in high-pressure hospital settings during COVID-19 to leading teams in complex environments, his path has been grounded in both clinical precision and steady leadership.

The conversation explores how integrative and conventional medicine can work together in a coordinated way. You’ll hear how Riordan Clinic brings together lab testing, clinical insight, and supportive therapies to better understand what’s happening beneath the surface for each co-learner.

They also discuss emerging areas of focus at the clinic, including metabolic health and its role in long-term wellness. Topics like inflammation, hormone balance, lifestyle patterns, and energy all connect back to how the body functions as a whole.

You’ll also hear more about HOT UBI therapy, a form of ultraviolet blood irradiation being explored as part of the clinic’s broader approach to supporting circulation and overall function.

Throughout the episode, one idea stays at the center: the co-learner model. Care at Riordan Clinic is built on partnership, where individuals are actively involved in understanding their health and making informed decisions alongside their providers.

👉 Learn more about becoming a co-learner at Riordan Clinic.

✨ Riordan Clinic is celebrating 50 years of care at the upcoming Pearls & Purpose Gala. This evening brings together community, research, and the future of care. 👉 Reserve your seat!

Episode links and resources

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Topics we explore in this episode include:

chief medical officer transition, integrative medicine leadership, osteopathic medicine philosophy, co-learner model, functional medicine approach, metabolic health, chronic illness support, HOT UBI therapy, ultraviolet blood irradiation, inflammation and health, hormone balance, lifestyle and wellness, Riordan Clinic, Real Health Podcast