Dr. Francisco Ulloa is a Functional and Integrative Medicine physician dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health by identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic illness. With more than 17 years of experience practicing Functional and Integrative Medicine, he combines evidence-informed medical care with personalized nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and a systems-based approach to restore health and promote long-term wellness.

He earned his medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG), one of Mexico’s oldest and most respected medical schools. Early in his medical career, he completed formal training in Homeopathic Medicine, becoming a certified Homeopathic Medical Doctor (HMD) in 1996. Over the years, his professional focus has evolved toward Functional and Integrative Medicine through advanced education, including completion of the Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) program from The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the Diploma in Functional Medicine offered by the Academia de Medicina Funcional (AMF) in partnership with Universidad EAFIT.

With more than 17 years of clinical experience in Functional and Integrative Medicine, Dr. Ulloa has extensive experience evaluating and treating patients with a wide range of chronic and complex medical conditions. His areas of clinical expertise include Lyme disease and associated tick-borne diseases, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, obesity, gut and gastrointestinal disorders, chronic inflammation, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, immune dysfunction, environmental illness, detoxification, and cardiometabolic health. Using the principles of Functional Medicine, he develops personalized treatment plans that address the underlying mechanisms of disease while promoting long-term health and resilience.

Dr. Ulloa has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and associated tick-borne diseases, integrating Functional Medicine principles into comprehensive treatment strategies for patients with complex chronic infections and multisystem illnesses. He is committed to lifelong learning and regularly participates in advanced education through the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), staying current with the latest scientific advances in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease, associated co-infections, and other tick-borne diseases. This ongoing education enables him to incorporate evolving scientific evidence and best practices into the care of patients with chronic complex conditions.

Prior to joining Sanoviv Medical Institute, Dr. Ulloa directed the development of a Homeopathic Medicine academic program at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. This experience strengthened his holistic understanding of patient care and laid the foundation for his current practice. Today, his clinical work is centered on Functional and Integrative Medicine, integrating the latest scientific evidence with personalized, patient-centered care to address the root causes of chronic disease.

At Sanoviv Medical Institute, Dr. Ulloa works alongside a multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with chronic and complex illnesses. He believes that lasting health is achieved by addressing the interconnected roles of nutrition, metabolism, gut health, immune function, environmental exposures, emotional well-being, sleep, movement, and lifestyle. His goal is to help patients understand the underlying causes of illness and empower them to restore health through individualized, evidence-informed care.

Clinical Interests

• • Functional Medicine
  • Chronic Complex Illness
  • Lyme Disease & Associated Tick-Borne Diseases
  • Metabolic Health
  • Gut Health & Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Immune Dysfunction
  • Chronic Inflammation
  • Environmental Medicine
  • Hormonal Health
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Lifestyle Medicine
  • Detoxification
  • Cardiometabolic Health

“My goal is to help every patient understand why they became ill—not simply to manage symptoms. By identifying and addressing the root causes of disease, we can restore health, improve quality of life, and create lasting wellness.”