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Dr. Shustina is an incredibly knowledgeable doctor who truly takes time to find root cause.
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Rochel Gordon
Dr. Alexandra Shustina, DO
Board-certified GI Doctor. Lifelong student of healing.
Dr. Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist, holistic doctor, and gut health expert specializing in chronic digestive disorders, inflammation, microbiome health, and root-cause healing — founder of Whole Gut Health in Miami and New York City.
The path
From conventional gastroenterology to root-cause care.
After years of practicing conventional gastroenterology, Dr. Shustina saw patients continuing to struggle despite medications, restrictive diets, extensive testing, procedures, or standardized functional medicine protocols. That recognition led her to develop a broader, more personalized approach focused on the deeper physiologic, microbiome, nervous-system, emotional, nutritional, and lifestyle factors driving chronic illness.
Dr. Shustina approaches healing with the clear recognition that the digestive system does not function in isolation. The gut, microbiome, nervous system, immune system, metabolism, inflammation, stress physiology, and emotional health continuously influence one another — and play a central role in both illness and healing.
Through The Whole Gut Health Method™, she combines evidence-based gastroenterology with a deeper approach to the gut–brain connection, microbiome health, neuroplasticity, nervous-system regulation, and mind–body healing — helping patients move beyond temporary symptom management toward more meaningful, lasting healing.
Training
Conventionally trained — and then some.
Board-certified gastroenterology grounded in rigorous internal medicine, layered with years of integrative and functional training.
Education & conventional training
- B.S., BiologyMuhlenberg College
- M.S., Biology — Recombinant DNA TechnologyNew York University
- Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineNew York College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Rotating InternshipSt. Vincent's Midtown Hospital, NYC
- Internal Medicine ResidencySt. Vincent's Hospital, NYC
- Gastroenterology FellowshipGarden City Hospital, Michigan
Integrative & functional
- Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)
- American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
- American Academy of Osteopathy
- Nerofei Health
- Dimensions Therapy
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Many chronic digestive issues trace back to emotional traumas and unhealed wounds. When those are addressed, the body can heal from the inside out — in a way that lasts.
Dr. Alexandra Shustina, DO
Also
- · Founder, Whole Gut Health
- · Speaker & media contributor
- · Podcast host & educator
Reviews
The body remembers when it's finally heard.
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Dr. Shustina goes to the root level of the issue, not only superficial, so there's healing.
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Leah Glickman
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She has significantly improved my health. I was suffering from Ulcerative Colitis and now live normally.
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Monica LaBadia
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Dr. Shustina has helped me change my lifestyle and heal my gut in a way I thought impossible.
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Dalit Lonstein
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She listens to patients and treats conditions, not symptoms.
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Gabriela Salazar
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Dr. Shustina is the best doctor I have ever been to. She assesses the root of the problem.
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M. S.
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She is an outstanding doctor who understands the body's ability to heal itself and holistic remedies.
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Sibel Sebi Sharabi
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Dr. Shustina has a wealth of knowledge and is helping me heal years of gastrointestinal issues.
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Daniela Chaparro
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Dr. Shustina is an amazing doctor. She diagnosed my cancer early and saved my life.
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Mordechai Weinstein
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After one session with Dr. Shustina, my digestive pain went away.
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Taryn Parascand
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Doctor Shustina is the absolute best. She has helped me resolve numerous issues other doctors dismissed.
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Rachel S.
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Dr. Shustina is a fantastic doctor who truly cares. Her holistic approach attacks the root cause.
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Clay Simonsen
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